CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION FINAL EXAM | 2025-2026 LATEST UPDATED| REAL EXAM
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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? - (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. - (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 - (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. - (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. - (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. - (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. - (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. - (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. - (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. - (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. - (answer)C) Preemptive intelligence.
The intelligence/analytical cycle is driven by
A) community needs.
B) end-user needs.
C) the mayor's needs.
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | 100% RATED CORRECT | 100% VERFIED | ALREADY
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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? - (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. - (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 - (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. - (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. - (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. - (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. - (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. - (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. - (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. - (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. - (answer)C) Preemptive intelligence.
The intelligence/analytical cycle is driven by
A) community needs.
B) end-user needs.
C) the mayor's needs.
