CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION EXAM SCRIPT
WITH VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
●● Definition of Evidence
Answer: The testimony, writing materials, objects, and things offered to
prove Fact
●● 6 primary objectives of an investigator
Answer: 1. Determine if a crime has been committed
2. Identify offender(s)
3. apprehend (Arrest) the offender(s)
4. Gather & preserve evidence
5. Recover (stolen) property
6. Aid in the prosecution and conviction of the offender(s)
●● What is the ultimate goal of a criminal investigator?
Answer: To present to a court of law, both the physical evidence and the
suspect
●● Identify types of resources available to the investigator
Answer: 1. Computers
, 2. Contacts
3. Documentation
●● Classifications of investigative tools (3 i's)
Answer: 1. Information
2. Interrogation
3. Instrumentation
●● Qualities of an investigator
Answer: A good investigator must be adaptable to a particular situation
●● What is a preliminary investigation?
Answer: The planning of tactics, observation of the area and mental note
taking
●● Main objectives of a preliminary investigation
Answer: P - proceed to the scene promptly and safety
R - render assistance
E - Effect Arrest
L - locate & identify witnesses
I - interview victim & Witnesses
M - maintain crime scene
WITH VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
●● Definition of Evidence
Answer: The testimony, writing materials, objects, and things offered to
prove Fact
●● 6 primary objectives of an investigator
Answer: 1. Determine if a crime has been committed
2. Identify offender(s)
3. apprehend (Arrest) the offender(s)
4. Gather & preserve evidence
5. Recover (stolen) property
6. Aid in the prosecution and conviction of the offender(s)
●● What is the ultimate goal of a criminal investigator?
Answer: To present to a court of law, both the physical evidence and the
suspect
●● Identify types of resources available to the investigator
Answer: 1. Computers
, 2. Contacts
3. Documentation
●● Classifications of investigative tools (3 i's)
Answer: 1. Information
2. Interrogation
3. Instrumentation
●● Qualities of an investigator
Answer: A good investigator must be adaptable to a particular situation
●● What is a preliminary investigation?
Answer: The planning of tactics, observation of the area and mental note
taking
●● Main objectives of a preliminary investigation
Answer: P - proceed to the scene promptly and safety
R - render assistance
E - Effect Arrest
L - locate & identify witnesses
I - interview victim & Witnesses
M - maintain crime scene
