Casework Skills Test Question 29 – Reviewing evidence received by post on a closure deadline
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Difficulty: Hard
Background
A case was closed for missing evidence, but a document was in the post-processing system around the deadline. You are checking the receipt dates.
Information provided
Receipt rule
Postal evidence counts as received on the date stamped by the mailroom, even where scanning and attachment to the case happen later.
Case deadline
Requested evidence due: 14 June. Case closed as incomplete: 16 June.
Mailroom record
Envelope stamped received: 14 June. The postmark is not legible.
Scanning record
Evidence scanned and attached to the case: 17 June.
Classify the statements
For every statement, choose Definitely True, Probably True, Cannot Say, Probably False or Definitely False.
Statement 1
The mailroom date places the evidence within the required period.
Classify this statement:
Definitely True Probably True Cannot Say Probably False Definitely False
Statement 2
The envelope was posted on 13 June.
Classify this statement:
Definitely True Probably True Cannot Say Probably False Definitely False
Statement 3
The case will probably need to be reviewed in light of the receipt record.
Classify this statement:
Definitely True Probably True Cannot Say Probably False Definitely False
Statement 4
The evidence first arrived at the organisation on 17 June.
Classify this statement:
Definitely True Probably True Cannot Say Probably False Definitely False
Click to reveal the answers
| Statement | Correct classification |
|---|---|
| Statement 1 | Definitely True |
| Statement 2 | Cannot Say |
| Statement 3 | Probably True |
| Statement 4 | Definitely False |
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