The types of questioning by attorneys in a courtroom are direct examination and ______________

• A. Redirect examination
• B. Leading examination
• C. Indirect examination
• D. Cross examination

Answer: (D)

In courtroom questioning, there are two main forms: direct examination and cross examination. Direct examination is when the attorney who called the witness asks open-ended questions to elicit the witness’s own account and the facts in the light most favorable to that side. Cross examination is when the opposing attorney questions the witness to test the accuracy, reliability, and credibility of the testimony, often using leading questions to control the narrative and probe for inconsistencies. While redirect examination can come afterward to clarify or rehabilitate testimony, the standard pairing people recognize is direct and cross examination.