MCOLES Exam Questions and Correct
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Prepare for an interrogation of a suspect - Answer-Advises suspect of Miranda warnings, if under arrest.
Takes suspect to a location unfamiliar to him/her for the interrogation. Determines the proper method
of interrogation (e.g., based on educational, social,
criminal background, and personality characteristics of suspect).
Determines the necessity for advising person of rights by considering - Answer-(1) whether the situation
is custodial; (2) whether the suspect will be questioned.
Advises person of constitutional rights by - Answer-(1) reading rights to person, (2) asking person if
he/she understands rights, and (3) explaining rights to person, if necessary.
Asks suspect if he/she wants to waive his/her rights, if further questioning is required - Answer-True
Evaluates whether there is the need to re-advise the arrestee of the Miranda Warnings, if a significant
break occurs during questioning - Answer-True
Explains to suspect his/her right to obtain an attorney by explaining that - Answer-(1) the suspect has
the right to the presence of an attorney, (2) the suspect has the right to have an attorney appointed if
he/she cannot afford one, and (3) the officer cannot assist in selecting an attorney.
Answers
Prepare for an interrogation of a suspect - Answer-Advises suspect of Miranda warnings, if under arrest.
Takes suspect to a location unfamiliar to him/her for the interrogation. Determines the proper method
of interrogation (e.g., based on educational, social,
criminal background, and personality characteristics of suspect).
Determines the necessity for advising person of rights by considering - Answer-(1) whether the situation
is custodial; (2) whether the suspect will be questioned.
Advises person of constitutional rights by - Answer-(1) reading rights to person, (2) asking person if
he/she understands rights, and (3) explaining rights to person, if necessary.
Asks suspect if he/she wants to waive his/her rights, if further questioning is required - Answer-True
Evaluates whether there is the need to re-advise the arrestee of the Miranda Warnings, if a significant
break occurs during questioning - Answer-True
Explains to suspect his/her right to obtain an attorney by explaining that - Answer-(1) the suspect has
the right to the presence of an attorney, (2) the suspect has the right to have an attorney appointed if
he/she cannot afford one, and (3) the officer cannot assist in selecting an attorney.
