ENGLISH 2110 EXAM 1 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Many agencies use prefixes such as Mr., Mrs., and Ms. to refer to individuals in a report. When would
the use of prefixes NOT be advisable? Select all that apply. - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅When multiple
people have the same surname
A small notebook that measures approximately 3″ × 5″ and is used in the officer's daily activity is
___________. - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅A pocket notebook
During preparation of the case report, the reporting officer should ______ consider future courtroom
testimony. - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Always
In order to maintain _____________ order, it is easiest for the reporting officer to compile a case report
that has headings to identify each section of the report. - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Chronological
Which of the following are good examples of questions a reporting officer may ask a seasoned officer
regarding the quality of his/her case report? Select all that apply - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Which
sentences have grammatical errors?
What part of the report may pose a challenge when testifying in court?
The purpose of a case report is to _____ - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Convey information
Reporting the facts of the case even when they point away from your prime suspect is considered
_____. - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅An ethical obligation
Which of the following are common errors in report writing? Select all that apply - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅The wrong address of the incident
Omission of elements of the crime
Grammatical errors Correct
, Placing opinions in a case report would be considered which type of error? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Not
maintaining objectivity
The writing style of a case report should _____. - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Consider a wide and varied
audience
Which statement is NOT an accurate reflection of a case report? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Follow-up
investigators are not influenced by the original case report
Which of the following are included in a case report? Select all that apply - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Facts
Observations
Third-party information
Who first reviews the case report for accuracy and completeness? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅The first line
supervisor
Which of the following are examples of active voice? Select all that apply. - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅
What is important to remember when considering individual agency requirements? - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅Always follow policy and procedure regarding case reports.
Abbreviations are used as a means of shorthand. When should abbreviations NOT be used? - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅In a case report
Audio and video note-taking should ________________. Select all that apply. - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅Be used with caution due to technical difficulties
Be used as a supplement
Be considered a legal document that can be subpoenaed into court
In the following passage, which aspects would be beneficial to document in notes? John James and
Carrie Vito were involved in a domestic disturbance. Upon arrival, Carrie was crying. John stated that
Many agencies use prefixes such as Mr., Mrs., and Ms. to refer to individuals in a report. When would
the use of prefixes NOT be advisable? Select all that apply. - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅When multiple
people have the same surname
A small notebook that measures approximately 3″ × 5″ and is used in the officer's daily activity is
___________. - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅A pocket notebook
During preparation of the case report, the reporting officer should ______ consider future courtroom
testimony. - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Always
In order to maintain _____________ order, it is easiest for the reporting officer to compile a case report
that has headings to identify each section of the report. - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Chronological
Which of the following are good examples of questions a reporting officer may ask a seasoned officer
regarding the quality of his/her case report? Select all that apply - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Which
sentences have grammatical errors?
What part of the report may pose a challenge when testifying in court?
The purpose of a case report is to _____ - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Convey information
Reporting the facts of the case even when they point away from your prime suspect is considered
_____. - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅An ethical obligation
Which of the following are common errors in report writing? Select all that apply - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅The wrong address of the incident
Omission of elements of the crime
Grammatical errors Correct
, Placing opinions in a case report would be considered which type of error? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Not
maintaining objectivity
The writing style of a case report should _____. - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Consider a wide and varied
audience
Which statement is NOT an accurate reflection of a case report? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Follow-up
investigators are not influenced by the original case report
Which of the following are included in a case report? Select all that apply - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Facts
Observations
Third-party information
Who first reviews the case report for accuracy and completeness? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅The first line
supervisor
Which of the following are examples of active voice? Select all that apply. - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅
What is important to remember when considering individual agency requirements? - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅Always follow policy and procedure regarding case reports.
Abbreviations are used as a means of shorthand. When should abbreviations NOT be used? - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅In a case report
Audio and video note-taking should ________________. Select all that apply. - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅Be used with caution due to technical difficulties
Be used as a supplement
Be considered a legal document that can be subpoenaed into court
In the following passage, which aspects would be beneficial to document in notes? John James and
Carrie Vito were involved in a domestic disturbance. Upon arrival, Carrie was crying. John stated that
