CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION EXAM FULLY SOLVED #17
Which of the following is not part of the investigative solvability factors as discussed in
your text?
A) Is the suspect named?
B) Can the suspect be identified?
C) Is there significant physical evidence?
D) Is there a detailed admission about the suspect? - correct answer D) Is there a
detailed admission about the suspect?
Questions that must be answered by an investigative supervisor in determining whether
or not to move forward on an investigation are referred to as
A) clearance factors.
B) solvability factors.
C) solution factors.
D) ration factors. - correct answer B) solvability factors.
Some steps in the follow-up investigation include
A) creation of a case file
B) review the incident and any supplemental reports
C) meeting with the chief to determine the best course of investigation
D) A and B only - correct answer D) A and B only
The NCIC contains many database files for use by police. Which of the following is not
one of the database files available from NCIC?
A) Unlocated suspect file.
B) Wanted person file.
C) Stolen boat file.
D) Terrorist file. - correct answer A) Unlocated suspect file.
One source of case information that reveals personal information about the suspect,
including his or her current aliases and health condition is the
A) crime lab reports.
B) traffic reports.
C) incident reports.
D) jail booking reports. - correct answer D) jail booking reports.
Which statement about conducting a lineup is most accurate?
A) The clothing worn by persons in the lineup should be dissimilar.
B) The witness should be given the opportunity to see the defendant prior to the lineup.
C) Include only one suspect in each identification procedure.
D) There should be at least three persons in the lineup including the suspect. - correct
answer C) Include only one suspect in each identification procedure.
With regard to guidelines for photo and live lineups, to the extent possible, which of the
following should not be present?
, A) Prosecutor.
B) Patrol officer.
C) Latent investigator.
D) Assigned investigator. - correct answer D) Assigned investigator.
Establishing the existence of a violation, obtaining probable cause for a search warrant
and preventing crime are all considered effective uses of
A) an informant.
B) grid maps.
C) crime analysis.
D) surveillance. - correct answer D) surveillance.
Which of the following is not correct as it relates to informants?
A) Informants often expect pay or consideration on pending charges against them.
B) Investigators should not accept gifts or other gratuities from an informant.
C) Investigators do need special permission when using juveniles as informants.
D) Investigators should never keep records on their informants. - correct answer D)
Investigators should never keep records on their informants.
Which statement about security cameras and facial recognition software programs is
most accurate?
A) There are not many cameras that can be used.
B) The programs uses mathematical calculations to compare known and unknown
photos.
C)Law enforcement agencies are not utilizing this technology.
D)This technology has only been around since 9/11/01. - correct answer B) The
programs uses mathematical calculations to compare known and unknown photos.
Which of the following is not one of the categories of intelligence as listed in the
textbook?
A) Indicative intelligence.
B) Tactical intelligence.
C) Preemptive intelligence.
D) Evidential intelligence. - correct answer C) Preemptive intelligence.
The intelligence/analytical cycle is driven by
A) community needs.
B) end-user needs.
C) the mayor's needs.
D) the system's needs. - correct answer B) end-user needs.
Which step in the intelligence/analytical cycle refers to the gathering and managing of
raw data?
A) Scanning.
B) Implementing.
C) Planning.
Which of the following is not part of the investigative solvability factors as discussed in
your text?
A) Is the suspect named?
B) Can the suspect be identified?
C) Is there significant physical evidence?
D) Is there a detailed admission about the suspect? - correct answer D) Is there a
detailed admission about the suspect?
Questions that must be answered by an investigative supervisor in determining whether
or not to move forward on an investigation are referred to as
A) clearance factors.
B) solvability factors.
C) solution factors.
D) ration factors. - correct answer B) solvability factors.
Some steps in the follow-up investigation include
A) creation of a case file
B) review the incident and any supplemental reports
C) meeting with the chief to determine the best course of investigation
D) A and B only - correct answer D) A and B only
The NCIC contains many database files for use by police. Which of the following is not
one of the database files available from NCIC?
A) Unlocated suspect file.
B) Wanted person file.
C) Stolen boat file.
D) Terrorist file. - correct answer A) Unlocated suspect file.
One source of case information that reveals personal information about the suspect,
including his or her current aliases and health condition is the
A) crime lab reports.
B) traffic reports.
C) incident reports.
D) jail booking reports. - correct answer D) jail booking reports.
Which statement about conducting a lineup is most accurate?
A) The clothing worn by persons in the lineup should be dissimilar.
B) The witness should be given the opportunity to see the defendant prior to the lineup.
C) Include only one suspect in each identification procedure.
D) There should be at least three persons in the lineup including the suspect. - correct
answer C) Include only one suspect in each identification procedure.
With regard to guidelines for photo and live lineups, to the extent possible, which of the
following should not be present?
, A) Prosecutor.
B) Patrol officer.
C) Latent investigator.
D) Assigned investigator. - correct answer D) Assigned investigator.
Establishing the existence of a violation, obtaining probable cause for a search warrant
and preventing crime are all considered effective uses of
A) an informant.
B) grid maps.
C) crime analysis.
D) surveillance. - correct answer D) surveillance.
Which of the following is not correct as it relates to informants?
A) Informants often expect pay or consideration on pending charges against them.
B) Investigators should not accept gifts or other gratuities from an informant.
C) Investigators do need special permission when using juveniles as informants.
D) Investigators should never keep records on their informants. - correct answer D)
Investigators should never keep records on their informants.
Which statement about security cameras and facial recognition software programs is
most accurate?
A) There are not many cameras that can be used.
B) The programs uses mathematical calculations to compare known and unknown
photos.
C)Law enforcement agencies are not utilizing this technology.
D)This technology has only been around since 9/11/01. - correct answer B) The
programs uses mathematical calculations to compare known and unknown photos.
Which of the following is not one of the categories of intelligence as listed in the
textbook?
A) Indicative intelligence.
B) Tactical intelligence.
C) Preemptive intelligence.
D) Evidential intelligence. - correct answer C) Preemptive intelligence.
The intelligence/analytical cycle is driven by
A) community needs.
B) end-user needs.
C) the mayor's needs.
D) the system's needs. - correct answer B) end-user needs.
Which step in the intelligence/analytical cycle refers to the gathering and managing of
raw data?
A) Scanning.
B) Implementing.
C) Planning.
