ABA Formal Opinion 512 on Generative AI Quiz

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1. When did the ABA issue Formal Opinion 512 on generative AI?
   • March 2012
   • May 2023
   • July 29, 2024
   • January 2026
2. What does Opinion 512 say about consent language buried in an engagement letter for self-learning AI tools?
   • It is not sufficient to establish informed consent
   • It is sufficient if the client signs the letter
   • It is required only for litigation matters
   • It replaces the need to assess confidentiality risks
3. Under an hourly fee arrangement, what may a lawyer bill when AI shortens a task?
   • The time the task used to take before AI
   • A flat surcharge for using AI
   • Nothing, because AI did the work
   • The time actually spent, including reviewing the output
4. Which Model Rules does the opinion rely on for supervisory duties over AI use?
   • Rules 1.1 and 1.4
   • Rules 5.1 and 5.3
   • Rules 3.1 and 3.3
   • Rules 1.5 and 1.6
5. Does Opinion 512 prohibit lawyers from using consumer AI chatbots?
   • Yes, it bans all consumer tools
   • Yes, unless a court approves the tool
   • No; it requires informed judgment about each use
   • No; it says confidentiality rules do not apply to AI
6. What level of technical understanding does Opinion 512 expect under the competence rule?
   • A reasonable understanding of the capabilities and limitations of the specific tools used
   • Formal training in machine learning
   • Certification from the tool's vendor
   • None, as long as a paralegal operates the tool
7. According to Opinion 512, when must a lawyer tell a client about AI use?
   • Before every use of any software, including spell check
   • When asked, when client information goes into such a tool, or when it affects decisions like the fee basis
   • Only after a matter is closed
   • Never, because AI use is an internal process
8. How does Opinion 512 treat time a lawyer spends learning a generative AI tool they will use across many matters?
   • It may be billed to whichever client is first
   • It must be split evenly among all clients
   • It may be billed at double the normal rate
   • It generally may not be billed to clients