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GA Process Server Certification Exam Practice Quiz

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Practice Test for Certification Exam
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Frage 1

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To be a certified process server in Georgia, one must be no less than _____ years of age.
Antworten
  • 18
  • 21
  • 16
  • 30

Frage 2

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In addition to the age requirement, two additional requirements to be certified are _______ and having taken the ________ hour pre-certification training.
Antworten
  • US Citizen-12
  • Passport-5
  • US Citizen-6
  • Passport-15

Frage 3

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Once certified to serve process, a process server’s certification may be revoked only by (whom) _________ for (what)___________ ?
Antworten
  • Superior Court Judge / Cost
  • Magistrate Judge / Cost

Frage 4

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Certification of a process server is issued by _____________.
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  • Sheriff (Any County)
  • County Judge

Frage 5

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To be eligible for renewal of certification a certified process server must show evidence of having taken a ______ total of hours of training during each of the preceding three (3) calendar years.
Antworten
  • 12
  • 5
  • 15
  • 6

Frage 6

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A certified process server can be fined up to $1000, and/or imprisoned for not less than 1 to no more than 5 years if they impersonate a __________________.
Antworten
  • law enforcer
  • peace officer
  • firefighter
  • delivery man

Frage 7

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Before serving in any county, a certified process server must first notify ________.
Antworten
  • the nearby law enforcement officer
  • county sheriff
  • local judge
  • the defendant

Frage 8

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A certified process server’s credentials are issued by __________.
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  • A certified sheriff's department
  • AOC
  • Magistrate Court
  • Superior Court

Frage 9

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When is the only time a certified process server may withdraw his or her certification?
Antworten
  • In lieu of letting it lapse
  • when they are preparing to move
  • when they retire
  • when they are doing re-education

Frage 10

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The qualifications to receive an appointment as a certified process server in Georgia include a surety bond in the amount of $ ________________.
Antworten
  • 25000
  • 13500

Frage 11

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A certified process server arrested for an alleged felony must immediately notify ______________________.
Antworten
  • Certifying Sheriff
  • Magistrate Judge

Frage 12

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A certified process server shall perform services in a manner consistent with legal and ethical standards. With that said, it is the duty of a certified process server to report to the client the _________ facts determined as a result of the work and effort expended, whether they are _______________ or ________________ to the client
Antworten
  • full/detrimental/advantageous
  • advantageous/full/detrimental

Frage 13

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A certified process server should never engage in discussions with a defendant regarding the action being served, however, there is one exception, when? __________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________
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  • Those discussing necessary for the certified process server to successfully, and professionally serve process on the party.
  • N/A

Frage 14

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Process servers who may serve in counties in which the sheriffs prohibit service by certified process servers hold the title of or process server.
Antworten
  • special/permanent
  • permanent/special

Frage 15

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The failure of a process server to file the proof of service within 5 business days results in ________________.
Antworten
  • extended time for the defendant to respond/ time for the party served to answer shall not begin until filed
  • 2

Frage 16

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How long and when may a process server enter gated or secured communities? For a _______________ period of time during __________________ hours.
Antworten
  • reasonable/reasonable
  • limited/reasonable

Frage 17

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When a registered agent of a domestic corporation fails to make himself available for service of process, one may perfect service by serving whom?:
Antworten
  • President
  • Other Officer
  • Managing Agent
  • All of the above

Frage 18

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When a corporation incorporated in Georgia has no existing office, and no person authorized by law to accept service may be found, process may be served upon __________________________ _______________________________________.
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  • Manager
  • Secretary

Frage 19

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Service of a summons and complaint by a private process server is governed by O.C.G.A.§ ____________. .
Antworten
  • 9-11-4
  • 26-3-16

Frage 20

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Service of process on a minor is perfected by handing the summons and complaint to the ____________________and ___________________________.
Antworten
  • minor
  • guardian
  • cognitive party
  • a and b

Frage 21

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If you are to serve process on a 15 year old married minor and you are not able to serve personally, another method would be to serve it on the minor’s ___________________?
Antworten
  • spouse
  • guardian

Frage 22

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Filing of the affidavit of service of a summons and complaint is the responsibility of _______________.
Antworten
  • process server
  • attorney
  • judge
  • sheriff

Frage 23

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“Suitable age and discretion” is a term that applies to _____________________."
Antworten
  • elders
  • minors
  • process servers
  • person who can be served at the dwelling of usual place of abode

Frage 24

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The only requirement to receive a special appointment by a court to serve a Georgia summons and complaint is________________ . What are two requirements for a permanent appointment? ______________________ and ___________________.
Antworten
  • US Citizenship - not a party/over the age of 18
  • US Citizenship - party/over the age of 18
  • US Citizenship - peace officer/ over the age of 18

Frage 25

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A complaint for service, in order to be valid, must also have this document.
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  • affidavit
  • proof
  • summons
  • subpoena

Frage 26

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A complaint that is not accompanied by a summons and is served is (Valid or Not Valid)
Antworten
  • Valid
  • Not Valid

Frage 27

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One not appointed to serve statements of claims issued by a Magistrate Court may serve such claims if appointed to serve process out of the _______________ Court of the same county.
Antworten
  • superior
  • magistrate
  • circuit county

Frage 28

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A “Statement of Claim” is issued by which court?________________________.
Antworten
  • superior
  • magistrate
  • judicial
  • civil

Frage 29

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Service of a Summons and Garnishment on a Corporation should be made in the same manner and methods as what statute? ___________________________
Antworten
  • 9-11-4
  • 26-6-12

Frage 30

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Within how many business days must the defendant’s copy of the summons of garnishment be sent by the plaintiff, once service has been made on the garnishee? _______________
Antworten
  • 2
  • 3
  • 1
  • 4

Frage 31

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When serving a dispossessory summons by posting on the door, how soon does a copy of the summons and affidavit need to be mailed __________________
Antworten
  • same day
  • within 3 business days
  • within 5 business days

Frage 32

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If you are unable to obtain service of a dispossessory summons, either personally or by finding someone of suitable age residing on the premises, what is the service method to be used?
Antworten
  • posting a copy of the summons and the affidavit on the door of the premises and, on the same day of such posting by enclosing, directing, stamping, and mailing by first-class mail a copy of the summons and the affidavit to the defendant at his last known address
  • No that's it.

Frage 33

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Service of a dispossessory summons may:
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  • a. be served by the sheriff, or his/her deputy, or a lawful constable in the county where the land is located;
  • b. be served by any person over the age of 18 years, who is a U.S. citizen and who has no interest in the subject property;
  • c. be served by a private process server, but only if specially or permanently appointed by the court to do so;
  • both a and b;
  • both a and c.

Frage 34

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Service upon a foreign corporation transacting business in Georgia and who does not have a registered agent who cannot with reasonable diligence be served, is made by doing what two procedures? ___________________ mail, addressed to the _______________ of the Foreign Corporation at the corporation’s __________________ office and thereafter serving a copy of the pleadings on ___________________________________________.
Antworten
  • 1. certified, 2. CEO, CFO, Corporate Secretary, 3. Principal, 4. Georgia Secretary of State
  • This

Frage 35

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May service of a Summons and Complaint filed in a Georgia Court be effected on Sundays and religious holidays? ___________
Antworten
  • Yes
  • No

Frage 36

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In addition to being served a deposition subpoena at a person’s residence, the person may be required to attend a deposition in the county where they are __________________.
Antworten
  • employed or transact business
  • residing

Frage 37

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A deposition subpoena served at a place which is more than 30 miles from the county seat of where the witness resides, is employed, or transacts business is _________________? (Valid or Not Valid)
Antworten
  • Valid
  • Not Valid

Frage 38

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A witness subpoena must have which
Antworten
  • a. The title of the action
  • b. The name of the witness to be served
  • c. The name of the court
  • d. All of the above
  • e. None of the above

Frage 39

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A witness subpoena must be served within a reasonable time but not less than ______ hours prior to the time, the appearance is required.
Antworten
  • 24
  • 48
  • 72
  • 96

Frage 40

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Is the witness subpoena valid/effective if it is served less than 24 hours prior to the appearance time, because the witness was intentionally avoiding service? _____________ _______________________________
Antworten
  • Yes
  • No

Frage 41

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Where may a subpoena requiring the attendance of a witness at a hearing or trial be served?
Antworten
  • Within state lines.
  • Outside of state lines.
  • Within County Lines
  • Outside County Lines

Frage 42

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Who may serve a subpoena?
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  • Anyone 16+
  • Anyone 18+
  • Anyone 21+
  • Process Servers.

Frage 43

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When may a subpoena be served by substituted service?
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  • Always
  • Never
  • With Defendant's permission
  • With Defendant's Residence Confirmation

Frage 44

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When are appropriate witness fees not required to accompany a subpoena?
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  • in the county
  • out of state

Frage 45

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The statutory witness fee in Georgia is $ _____.
Antworten
  • $10
  • $5
  • $35
  • $25

Frage 46

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Mileage expenses that accompany a witness fee in Georgia are __________ cents per mile.
Antworten
  • 45
  • 23
  • 50
  • 25

Frage 47

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When may a witness residing outside the state lawfully be served with civil process while in Georgia in obedience to a subpoena directing him/her to attend and testify in Georgia? __________________________________
Antworten
  • As soon as possible.
  • Wednesdays
  • Never
  • During Business Days

Frage 48

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May a person passing through Georgia while going to another state in obedience to process requiring him/her to testify in that state be served with civil process?
Antworten
  • Yes
  • No
  • Depends on the case.

Frage 49

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May a deposition subpoena issued by a court in another state, relating to a matter being litigated in that other state, and which is served on a person in Georgia, be enforced by a Georgia Court?
Antworten
  • Yes
  • No
  • Depends on the court that issued the subpoena.

Frage 50

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Deposition subpoenas issued in other states may be served in Georgia if served pursuant to which law:
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  • UIDDA
  • HIPPA

Frage 51

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May deposition subpoenas be served by first-class mail?
Antworten
  • No
  • Registered
  • Certified Mail
  • Statutory Overnight Delivery
  • All of the Above

Frage 52

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A defendant who has knowledge of the complaint and files an answer does not eliminate the necessity of ___________________ service of the summons and complaint.
Antworten
  • proper
  • secure
  • timely
  • direct

Frage 53

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Where the statute of limitations has expired between the date of filing the complaint and the date of service, one must act reasonably and with ______ ____________ to insure that proper service is made as quickly as possible.
Antworten
  • due diligence
  • fast acknowledgment
  • careful discernment
  • proper papers

Frage 54

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A process server’s affidavit that presumes proper service may be defeated by a defendant who presents evidence of improper service which is ____________ and ____________ and the ______________of which the nature of the case will admit.
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  • clear/convincing/strongest
  • clear/convincing/reasonable
  • direct/detailed/strongest
  • detailed/clear/reasonable

Frage 55

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A resident of the defendant’s dwelling or principal place of abode, who is of suitable age and discretion has a duty to accept and submit to service on behalf of the defendant if they are _________________of the process server’s purpose.
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  • aware
  • weary
  • convinced
  • informed

Frage 56

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The complaint, to be effective, must be accompanied by a _____________ that has been ___________ by the court clerk.
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  • summons/issued
  • subpoena/delivered
  • affidavit/signed
  • service documents/mailed

Frage 57

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A subject is obliged by law to accept service if he/she informed by the process server as to the nature of the papers and is within ____________________ of the process server.
Antworten
  • speaking distance
  • reach
  • driving range
  • 6ft.

Frage 58

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When is a process server required to engage in “due diligence”?
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  • once the statute of limitations is expired
  • when the residency of the defendant can't be verified.
  • when skip tracing is needed
  • after 4 attempts

Frage 59

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Acting in a reasonable and diligent manner to insure service is perfected as quickly as possible is the definition of _____________________.
Antworten
  • diligence
  • proper service
  • completion
  • overperformance

Frage 60

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A process server’s affidavit of service may only be rebutted by evidence that is __________________.
Antworten
  • strongest of which the nature of the case might permit.
  • proves the affidavit was faulty.
  • effective at demonstrating the absence of the defendant
  • in compliance with the presiding judge of the active county.

Frage 61

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The most important factor in the face of a defendant’s denial of service is _______________________________________________________________
Antworten
  • detailed notes
  • specific dates
  • notes of service
  • signatures in affidavit
  • all of the above

Frage 62

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The efforts the process server must make when confronted with knowledge that there may be a problem with service is referred to ________________ .
Antworten
  • the greatest possible diligence.
  • due diligence.
  • an amendment
  • commiting a survey

Frage 63

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Certification allows a process server to serve a summons and complaint even if not a disinterested person. True or False?
Antworten
  • True
  • False

Frage 64

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66. Under what circumstances may a defendant who is aware of the process server’s purpose refuse to accept service? ____________________
Antworten
  • Any
  • None
  • Family emergency
  • Bankruptcy

Frage 65

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67. The “renewal statute”, § O.C.G.A. 9-2-61, will allow a plaintiff to _________________ a complaint that has been filed within the statute of limitations and properly ____________; and re-file the complaint either within the original period of limitations or within _______ months after the dismissal, whichever is later.
Antworten
  • dismiss/serve/6
  • renew/file/3
  • dismiss/serve/3
  • file/serve/6

Frage 66

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A process server who is ordered to leave the property, who is lawfully engaged in serving process on a property owner, should ______________ service, then___________ the property.
Antworten
  • perfect/leave
  • leave/notify
  • cancel/report
  • perfect/report

Frage 67

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A process server, who is lawfully engaged in serving process who encounters a “No Trespassing” sign may _________________ enter the property, and should _______________ immediately after perfecting service.
Antworten
  • lawfully/leave
  • cautiously/document
  • quickly/leave
  • lawfully/document

Frage 68

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To determine if you have a correct address while you are lawfully engaged in serving process, a neighbor observes you looking into the subject’s mailbox and calls the police. What are the consequences? ____________________________________________________________________________
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  • None
  • You will not be found guilty of a federal crime
  • The federal statute does not exist
  • all of the above

Frage 69

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71. When attempting to serve process and the subject is not home, when is it lawful to leave a note inside the subject’s mailbox? ___________________________________________________________
Antworten
  • Never
  • with a post-it
  • with a stamp
  • with a detailed letter
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