CERTIFIED CRIMINAL INVESTIGATOR
(CCI) EXAM QUESTION AND CORRECT
ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) PLUS
RATIONALES 2026 Q&A INSTANT
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1. The primary purpose of a criminal investigation is to
A. Punish suspects
B. Prove guilt beyond a reasonable doubt
C. Discover the truth about a crime
D. Secure a confession
Answer: C
Rationale: The fundamental goal of criminal investigation is to establish
facts and uncover the truth, not merely to obtain confessions or punish
suspects.
2. Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution protects against unreasonable
searches and seizures?
A. First Amendment
B. Fourth Amendment
C. Fifth Amendment
D. Sixth Amendment
Answer: B
Rationale: The Fourth Amendment governs searches, seizures, and
warrants, requiring reasonableness and probable cause.
3. Probable cause is best defined as
A. Absolute certainty
, B. Mere suspicion
C. Reasonable belief based on facts
D. A hunch by an officer
Answer: C
Rationale: Probable cause requires facts and circumstances that would
lead a reasonable person to believe a crime has occurred.
4. The chain of custody refers to
A. The order of interviews
B. Documentation of evidence handling
C. Courtroom procedure
D. Crime scene security
Answer: B
Rationale: Chain of custody ensures evidence integrity by documenting
who handled it and when.
5. Which type of evidence directly proves a fact?
A. Circumstantial evidence
B. Direct evidence
C. Trace evidence
D. Demonstrative evidence
Answer: B
Rationale: Direct evidence, such as eyewitness testimony, directly
establishes a fact without inference.
6. The first responding officer’s priority at a crime scene is to
A. Collect evidence
B. Interview witnesses
C. Ensure safety and secure the scene
D. Write a report
Answer: C
Rationale: Scene safety and preservation are critical before investigative
actions begin.
, 7. Which interview technique is non-accusatory?
A. Reid Technique
B. Interrogation
C. Cognitive interview
D. Confrontational questioning
Answer: C
Rationale: The cognitive interview focuses on memory recall without
accusation or pressure.
8. Miranda warnings are required when a suspect is
A. Arrested
B. Questioned by police
C. In custody and interrogated
D. Identified by a witness
Answer: C
Rationale: Miranda applies only when both custody and interrogation are
present.
9. Hearsay evidence is generally
A. Always admissible
B. Inadmissible with exceptions
C. More reliable than direct evidence
D. Required in investigations
Answer: B
Rationale: Hearsay is excluded unless it meets specific legal exceptions.
10.A search warrant must be issued by
A. A prosecutor
B. A police chief
C. A neutral magistrate or judge
D. A grand jury
Answer: C
Rationale: Judicial authorization ensures impartial review of probable
cause.
(CCI) EXAM QUESTION AND CORRECT
ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) PLUS
RATIONALES 2026 Q&A INSTANT
DOWNLOAD PDF
1. The primary purpose of a criminal investigation is to
A. Punish suspects
B. Prove guilt beyond a reasonable doubt
C. Discover the truth about a crime
D. Secure a confession
Answer: C
Rationale: The fundamental goal of criminal investigation is to establish
facts and uncover the truth, not merely to obtain confessions or punish
suspects.
2. Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution protects against unreasonable
searches and seizures?
A. First Amendment
B. Fourth Amendment
C. Fifth Amendment
D. Sixth Amendment
Answer: B
Rationale: The Fourth Amendment governs searches, seizures, and
warrants, requiring reasonableness and probable cause.
3. Probable cause is best defined as
A. Absolute certainty
, B. Mere suspicion
C. Reasonable belief based on facts
D. A hunch by an officer
Answer: C
Rationale: Probable cause requires facts and circumstances that would
lead a reasonable person to believe a crime has occurred.
4. The chain of custody refers to
A. The order of interviews
B. Documentation of evidence handling
C. Courtroom procedure
D. Crime scene security
Answer: B
Rationale: Chain of custody ensures evidence integrity by documenting
who handled it and when.
5. Which type of evidence directly proves a fact?
A. Circumstantial evidence
B. Direct evidence
C. Trace evidence
D. Demonstrative evidence
Answer: B
Rationale: Direct evidence, such as eyewitness testimony, directly
establishes a fact without inference.
6. The first responding officer’s priority at a crime scene is to
A. Collect evidence
B. Interview witnesses
C. Ensure safety and secure the scene
D. Write a report
Answer: C
Rationale: Scene safety and preservation are critical before investigative
actions begin.
, 7. Which interview technique is non-accusatory?
A. Reid Technique
B. Interrogation
C. Cognitive interview
D. Confrontational questioning
Answer: C
Rationale: The cognitive interview focuses on memory recall without
accusation or pressure.
8. Miranda warnings are required when a suspect is
A. Arrested
B. Questioned by police
C. In custody and interrogated
D. Identified by a witness
Answer: C
Rationale: Miranda applies only when both custody and interrogation are
present.
9. Hearsay evidence is generally
A. Always admissible
B. Inadmissible with exceptions
C. More reliable than direct evidence
D. Required in investigations
Answer: B
Rationale: Hearsay is excluded unless it meets specific legal exceptions.
10.A search warrant must be issued by
A. A prosecutor
B. A police chief
C. A neutral magistrate or judge
D. A grand jury
Answer: C
Rationale: Judicial authorization ensures impartial review of probable
cause.
