Question 1

In addition to the portfolios, BNA also offers the following source(s):

Accepted Answer

BNA offers expert analysis, events and training, and cases and decisions in addition to its portfolios.

Question 2

The choice to search just a selected portfolio or collection is made available under the:

Accepted Answer

C

Question 3

The search technique similar to browsing and then searching within the browsed documents organized according to type or content area is called a:

Accepted Answer

The search technique described is known as a Guided Search, as it involves browsing through content areas or types before conducting a search within them. Keyword Search involves searching for specific words or phrases, Topic Search involves searching for information on a particular subject, and Wildcard Search involves using symbols to replace unknown or variable characters in a search query.

Question 4

The Westlaw service to which many schools and universities subscribe, which has a more limited range of data than WestlawNext is called:

Accepted Answer

The Westlaw service to which many schools and universities subscribe, which has a more limited range of data than WestlawNext is called Campus Research.

Question 5

The legal oriented services by the West Group designed by attorneys, for attorneys is called:

Accepted Answer

The answer of The legal oriented services by the West...

Question 6

BNA Portfolios are grouped by area of common topic into:

Accepted Answer

BNA Portfolios are grouped by area of common topic into Collections.

Question 7

BNA Bloomberg is best known in the tax community as the publisher of the:

Accepted Answer

BNA Bloomberg is well known in the tax community for its publication of the BNA Tax Management Portfolio. This publication is a comprehensive resource that provides in-depth analysis and guidance on various tax topics, including federal, state, and international taxation, as well as estate planning and employee benefits.

Question 8

The search that uses the West Key Numbering System, which organizes key issues found in court cases into hundreds of numbered topics is called the:

Accepted Answer

The search that uses the West Key Numbering System is called KeySearch, which is option B. Option A, KeyCite, is a citation research tool that helps locate cases, statutes, and other legal materials that have cited a particular case or statute. Option C, WestlawNext, is an online legal research platform. Option D, Keyword Search, is a search method that allows users to enter specific words or phrases to find relevant documents in a database.

Question 9

The WestlawNext search engine designed to tailor search results to the most relevant items based on the expertise of experienced law researchers is called the:

Accepted Answer

The WestlawNext search engine that is designed to tailor search results to the most relevant items based on the expertise of experienced law researchers is called the WestSearch Search Engine.

Question 10

The section of a portfolio that has a comprehensive listing of the primary and secondary sources of the tax law is called the:

Accepted Answer

A bibliography section is a common feature in portfolios and is where a comprehensive listing of primary and secondary sources of the tax law can be found. The other answer choices (B, C, and D) do not typically include a comprehensive listing of sources.

Question 11

For which type of search does BNA offer four different ways to do a search in the tax databases?

Accepted Answer

The answer of For which type of search does BNA...

Question 12

Possibly the world's largest full-text information resource, accessible through mobile devices as well as conventional personal computers is called:

Accepted Answer

LexisNexis is known for being one of the largest full-text information resources in the world, accessible through mobile devices and computers. BNA Bloomberg, Westlaw, and CCH are all legal research databases, but they do not necessarily have the same expansive scope as LexisNexis.

Question 13

The service which presents the practitioner with a wide variety of databases in two sections: Tax Services and Primary Law Sources; and Analytical Sources is called:

Accepted Answer

The description matches the features of Tax Center, which is a service that provides access to tax and legal databases, as well as various analytical sources. The other choices do not accurately reflect these features.

Question 14

The service LexisNexis offers to academic institutions and public libraries which is a customized version of its services is called:

Accepted Answer

The service that LexisNexis offers to academic institutions and public libraries, which is a customized version of its services, is called LexisNexis Academic. Therefore, the best choice is D.

Question 15

The BNA Portfolios most unique and useful feature is called the:

Accepted Answer

The Working Papers Section is considered the most unique and useful feature of the BNA Portfolios because it provides in-depth analysis, primary source materials, and practical insights on specific tax, legal, and regulatory topics, making it a valuable resource for professionals seeking detailed guidance.

Question 16

The research source that is very effective for validating statutes, regulations, and administrative rulings and available in WestlawNext as well as in Westlaw is called a:

Accepted Answer

A citator is a research tool used to validate statutes, regulations, and administrative rulings. It provides information on the history and subsequent treatment of a particular legal authority. It is available both in WestlawNext and Westlaw. Keywords, searchers, and inciters are not specific research sources but rather general terms used in legal research.

Question 17

The BNA Portfolios can be accessed directly by clicking on the headings under:

Accepted Answer

The BNA Portfolios are expert analysis resources, so they can be accessed directly by clicking on the heading under "Expert Analysis".

Question 18

The Westlaw research service which helps determine whether a case, law, or regulation remains good law is called:

Accepted Answer

KeyCite is the Westlaw research service which helps determine whether a case, law, or regulation remains good law. KeySearch, WestlawNext, and Campus Research are all other Westlaw research services, but they do not specifically have the function of determining the current validity of legal materials.

Question 19

The more than 500 BNA Portfolios are classified into five series: Federal; International; State; Accounting; and:

Accepted Answer

The answer of The more than 500 BNA Portfolios are...

Question 20

The service developed by LexisNexis exclusively for tax practitioners is called the:

Accepted Answer

The service developed by LexisNexis exclusively for tax practitioners is called the Lexis Tax Center. This service provides a comprehensive collection of tax resources, including federal and state tax codes, regulations, and cases, as well as news and analysis from tax experts. The Tax Research Consultant and Lexis Portfolios are other services offered by LexisNexis, but they are not exclusively developed for tax practitioners. LexisNexis Academic is a service developed for academic and library research across various disciplines.

Quiz 8: Tax Services Specialty and Others

In addition to the portfolios, BNA also offers the following source(s) :