CPR3701 Exam Practice Test – Questions, Answers,
and Explanations.
This document provides a comprehensive collection of CPR3701 exam questions and well-
explained answers designed to help students prepare effectively for their assessments and final
examinations.
The material focuses on important programming and computer science concepts, helping students
understand key topics and practice answering exam-style questions. Each answer is carefully
explained to support better understanding and improve problem-solving skills.
This study guide includes:
✔ CPR3701 exam-style practice questions
✔ Detailed explanations and solutions
✔ Important programming concepts and key topics
✔ Revision material for exam preparation
This resource is ideal for students looking to review key concepts, test their knowledge, and
improve their performance in the CPR3701 examination.
Perfect for quick revision and effective exam preparation.
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,What is the exclusionary rule? Under the exclusionary rule criminal defendant can have the results of an illegal search
or coerced confession excluded from evidence in a subsequent criminal prosecution.
When may illegally obtained evidence be used in court? (1) Grand jury proceedings; (2) civil proceedings; (3) parole revocation proceedings;
(4) for impeachment**; and (4) for violations of the knock and announce rule, if the
officer reasonably believed that knock and announce would be: futile, dangerous, or inhibit
the investigation.
How do the results of a search qualify for the exclusionary rule? The search violated the constitution or federal statute.
What is the "fruit of the poisonous tree" doctrine? Defendant may exclude all evidence obtained through police illegality.
How can police "break the chain" in poisonous tree analysis so Three L's: independent source, inevitable discovery, and intervening acts of free will.
that evidence can be admitted?**
When does an arrest require a warrant? Generally, only when the defendant is arrested in his own home.
What is required for police to make an arrest andcompel Probable clause and, rarely, a warrant.
detention and interrogation at the police station?
What is the model for answering a search and seizure (1) Is there government conduct? (2) Is there a reasonable expectation of privacy?
question? (3) Did police have a valid warrant? (4) If the warrant was invalid, do the police have
a good faith defense? (5) Was there an exception to the warrant requirement?
When does a person have standing to challenge an illegal search? When the person had a reasonable expectation of privacy in the place searched.
What categories of people automatically have standing to (1) owner of the premises searched, (2) someone who lives on the premises searched, (3)
challenge an illegal search? invited overnight guests
In what two situations do people sometimes have standing to (1) If you own the property being seized, you have standing if you have a reasonable
challenge an illegal search, and under what circumstances may expectation of privcy in the item or area searched. (2) Passengers in a car have standing if
they challenge it? they own the car or property taken from the car.
What is required for a facially valid search warrant? 2 P's: Probable cause and particularity.
When is there probable cause to search something? Is When there is a fair probability that evidence of a crime will be found in the area hearsay
good enough? searched. Hearsay can be relied upon, but anonymous tips should be corroborated.
What is the general rule of good faith reliance by an officer Generally, good faith reliance cures defects in a warrant due to lack of sufficient on a
warrant? When does good faith reliance rule not cure probable cause or particularity. Good faith does not cure a warrant when (1)
a defective warrant? probable cause is so lacking that no reasonable officer would rely on it; (2) particularity is
so lacking that no reasonable officer would rely on it; (3) officer lied to or misled the
magistrate when seeking a warrant; (4) magistrate is too biased.
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, What are the exceptions to the warrant requirement?** (1) search incident to lawful arrest; (2) automobile exception; (3) Plain view; (4)
consent; (5) stop and frisk; (6) evanescent evidence and hot pursuit.
What are the limitations on the search incident to arrest (1) arrest must be lawful; (2) search must be contemporaneous in time and place
exception to the warrant requirement? with arrest; (3a) search may only extend to areas where suspect can reach to
procure a weapon or destroy evidence ("wingspan"); (3b) When a person is
arrested in their car "wingspan" includes the entire passenger compartment."
When may the police search the passenger compartment (1) arrestee is unsecured and may still gain access to the car; or (2) police
of a vehicle incident to arrest? reasonably believe that evidence of the Offenbach for which suspect is arrested
may be found in the vehicle.
What is the automobile exception to the warrant If police have probable cause to search anyone or anything in the vehicle, they may
requirement? search the entire vehicle, including the trunk and any container that could
reasonably contain the item for which they have probable cause to search the car.
What is the plain view exception to the warrant An officer may seize an item plainly in view from somewhere he is legally present.
requirement?
What is required for the consent exception to the warrant Consent must be voluntary and intelligent.
requirement?
When 2+ people have equal right to use property, what is The refusal is effective.
the effect of any one of them refusing to consent to a
search?
When does the stop and frisk exception to the warrant Police may conduct a Terry Stop when they have a reasonable suspicion of criminal
requirement apply? activity (less than probable cause). Frisk is to search for weapons and police can
only seize things that are obviously weapons or contraband from their "plain feel."
When does evanescent evidence justify failure to obtain a When the evidence will disappear or be destroyed if the police take time to get a
warrant? warrant.
When does hot pursuit of a fleeing felon excuse police When police are within 15 minutes behind the suspect.
from the warrant requirement?
When does wiretapping and eavesdropping require a Always, except that we assume the risk that anyone we're talking to is wired.
warrant?
What warnings are required by Miranda? (1) right to remain silent; (2) anything you say will be used against you; (3) right to
an attorney, if you cannot afford an attorney, one will be provided for you; (4) you
can terminate the interrogation at any time.
When is Miranda requirement triggered? When under custodial interrogation. (analyze both custodial and interrogation.)
When is a person in custody? What are common scenarios When they are not free to leave. (Objective standard). Note that probation
that seem custodial, but aren't? interviews and traffic stops are not custodial.
When is a person under interrogation? When the police ask a question that could elicit an incriminating response.
(Spontaneous statements still admissible.)
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and Explanations.
This document provides a comprehensive collection of CPR3701 exam questions and well-
explained answers designed to help students prepare effectively for their assessments and final
examinations.
The material focuses on important programming and computer science concepts, helping students
understand key topics and practice answering exam-style questions. Each answer is carefully
explained to support better understanding and improve problem-solving skills.
This study guide includes:
✔ CPR3701 exam-style practice questions
✔ Detailed explanations and solutions
✔ Important programming concepts and key topics
✔ Revision material for exam preparation
This resource is ideal for students looking to review key concepts, test their knowledge, and
improve their performance in the CPR3701 examination.
Perfect for quick revision and effective exam preparation.
1
,What is the exclusionary rule? Under the exclusionary rule criminal defendant can have the results of an illegal search
or coerced confession excluded from evidence in a subsequent criminal prosecution.
When may illegally obtained evidence be used in court? (1) Grand jury proceedings; (2) civil proceedings; (3) parole revocation proceedings;
(4) for impeachment**; and (4) for violations of the knock and announce rule, if the
officer reasonably believed that knock and announce would be: futile, dangerous, or inhibit
the investigation.
How do the results of a search qualify for the exclusionary rule? The search violated the constitution or federal statute.
What is the "fruit of the poisonous tree" doctrine? Defendant may exclude all evidence obtained through police illegality.
How can police "break the chain" in poisonous tree analysis so Three L's: independent source, inevitable discovery, and intervening acts of free will.
that evidence can be admitted?**
When does an arrest require a warrant? Generally, only when the defendant is arrested in his own home.
What is required for police to make an arrest andcompel Probable clause and, rarely, a warrant.
detention and interrogation at the police station?
What is the model for answering a search and seizure (1) Is there government conduct? (2) Is there a reasonable expectation of privacy?
question? (3) Did police have a valid warrant? (4) If the warrant was invalid, do the police have
a good faith defense? (5) Was there an exception to the warrant requirement?
When does a person have standing to challenge an illegal search? When the person had a reasonable expectation of privacy in the place searched.
What categories of people automatically have standing to (1) owner of the premises searched, (2) someone who lives on the premises searched, (3)
challenge an illegal search? invited overnight guests
In what two situations do people sometimes have standing to (1) If you own the property being seized, you have standing if you have a reasonable
challenge an illegal search, and under what circumstances may expectation of privcy in the item or area searched. (2) Passengers in a car have standing if
they challenge it? they own the car or property taken from the car.
What is required for a facially valid search warrant? 2 P's: Probable cause and particularity.
When is there probable cause to search something? Is When there is a fair probability that evidence of a crime will be found in the area hearsay
good enough? searched. Hearsay can be relied upon, but anonymous tips should be corroborated.
What is the general rule of good faith reliance by an officer Generally, good faith reliance cures defects in a warrant due to lack of sufficient on a
warrant? When does good faith reliance rule not cure probable cause or particularity. Good faith does not cure a warrant when (1)
a defective warrant? probable cause is so lacking that no reasonable officer would rely on it; (2) particularity is
so lacking that no reasonable officer would rely on it; (3) officer lied to or misled the
magistrate when seeking a warrant; (4) magistrate is too biased.
2
, What are the exceptions to the warrant requirement?** (1) search incident to lawful arrest; (2) automobile exception; (3) Plain view; (4)
consent; (5) stop and frisk; (6) evanescent evidence and hot pursuit.
What are the limitations on the search incident to arrest (1) arrest must be lawful; (2) search must be contemporaneous in time and place
exception to the warrant requirement? with arrest; (3a) search may only extend to areas where suspect can reach to
procure a weapon or destroy evidence ("wingspan"); (3b) When a person is
arrested in their car "wingspan" includes the entire passenger compartment."
When may the police search the passenger compartment (1) arrestee is unsecured and may still gain access to the car; or (2) police
of a vehicle incident to arrest? reasonably believe that evidence of the Offenbach for which suspect is arrested
may be found in the vehicle.
What is the automobile exception to the warrant If police have probable cause to search anyone or anything in the vehicle, they may
requirement? search the entire vehicle, including the trunk and any container that could
reasonably contain the item for which they have probable cause to search the car.
What is the plain view exception to the warrant An officer may seize an item plainly in view from somewhere he is legally present.
requirement?
What is required for the consent exception to the warrant Consent must be voluntary and intelligent.
requirement?
When 2+ people have equal right to use property, what is The refusal is effective.
the effect of any one of them refusing to consent to a
search?
When does the stop and frisk exception to the warrant Police may conduct a Terry Stop when they have a reasonable suspicion of criminal
requirement apply? activity (less than probable cause). Frisk is to search for weapons and police can
only seize things that are obviously weapons or contraband from their "plain feel."
When does evanescent evidence justify failure to obtain a When the evidence will disappear or be destroyed if the police take time to get a
warrant? warrant.
When does hot pursuit of a fleeing felon excuse police When police are within 15 minutes behind the suspect.
from the warrant requirement?
When does wiretapping and eavesdropping require a Always, except that we assume the risk that anyone we're talking to is wired.
warrant?
What warnings are required by Miranda? (1) right to remain silent; (2) anything you say will be used against you; (3) right to
an attorney, if you cannot afford an attorney, one will be provided for you; (4) you
can terminate the interrogation at any time.
When is Miranda requirement triggered? When under custodial interrogation. (analyze both custodial and interrogation.)
When is a person in custody? What are common scenarios When they are not free to leave. (Objective standard). Note that probation
that seem custodial, but aren't? interviews and traffic stops are not custodial.
When is a person under interrogation? When the police ask a question that could elicit an incriminating response.
(Spontaneous statements still admissible.)
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