Lawintermediate
Match each witness competency assessment outcome with its corresponding legal consequence: Prompts: 1. Fails the cognitive test 2. Passes both the cognitive test and the oath test 3. Passes the cognitive test, fails the oath test, but understands the duty to speak the truth Consequences: A. Incompetent to testify B. Competent to give sworn evidence C. Competent to give unsworn evidence (corroboration required)
Answer
1 - A, 2 - B, 3 - C
Explanation
The match reflects the sequence described in the notes: cognitive ability determines basic competence; understanding the oath supports sworn testimony; and a child who cannot understand the oath may nevertheless testify unsworn if the truthfulness duty is understood. **Key takeaway:** Each test has a distinct evidential consequence. **Glossary:** Sworn evidence: testimony given on oath or affirmation.
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