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LRA INVESTIGATIONS EXAM 2025 | STUDY
GUIDE QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS
investigation -correct-answer-a systematic collection of facts to describe and
explain an event or series of events
relevant facts -correct-answer-facts that have the potential to help describe and
explain what occurred
-relevant facts do not equal evidence
Forms of evidence -correct-answer-testimonial, documentary, physical,
demonstrative
Testimonial evidence -correct-answer-communicated facts of the situation
-based on memory and observation
-direct accounts
documentary evidence -correct-answer-how we preserve testimonial evidence
-interview notes, case notes, police reports, bank statements, medical records
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physical evidence -correct-answer-the things themselves and the spatial
relationship between them
-bruises, broken bones, molded food
demonstrative evidence -correct-answer-how we preserve physical evidence
-pictures of injuries, diagrams, maps, x-ray, security cam footage
Types of evidence -correct-answer-direct and circumstantial
direct evidence -correct-answer-eye witness testimony that answers the
investigatory question
-testimonial only
Injuries steps -correct-answer-1. Photograph 2. Written report by healthcare
provider3. Er escort, complete form to explain the need for through investigation
and Evaluation 4. Interview witnesses 5. Observation is both target and victim
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Bruising color -correct-answer-is not the best method to determine the age of
injury
Adult bruising -correct-answer-Red or blue colored bruise = recent injury
Yellow is several days ago
Variables affecting differences in aging of bruising and color -correct-answer-Age
Gender
Physiological characteristics is person
Depth of the injury
Diseases a person suffers
Medications
Non accidental injuries in children -correct-answer-1.Bruising away from bony
prominences 2. Bruising to ears, face, abdomen, arms, bath, buttock, and hands.
3. Multiple bruising in cluster 4. Multiple bruising in uniform shape 5. Bruising that
has shape of an object or ligature
Locations can be preserved with -correct-answer-Demonstrative evidence such as
Photographs, diagrams, digital video recording where appropriate
LRA INVESTIGATIONS EXAM 2025 | STUDY
GUIDE QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS
investigation -correct-answer-a systematic collection of facts to describe and
explain an event or series of events
relevant facts -correct-answer-facts that have the potential to help describe and
explain what occurred
-relevant facts do not equal evidence
Forms of evidence -correct-answer-testimonial, documentary, physical,
demonstrative
Testimonial evidence -correct-answer-communicated facts of the situation
-based on memory and observation
-direct accounts
documentary evidence -correct-answer-how we preserve testimonial evidence
-interview notes, case notes, police reports, bank statements, medical records
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physical evidence -correct-answer-the things themselves and the spatial
relationship between them
-bruises, broken bones, molded food
demonstrative evidence -correct-answer-how we preserve physical evidence
-pictures of injuries, diagrams, maps, x-ray, security cam footage
Types of evidence -correct-answer-direct and circumstantial
direct evidence -correct-answer-eye witness testimony that answers the
investigatory question
-testimonial only
Injuries steps -correct-answer-1. Photograph 2. Written report by healthcare
provider3. Er escort, complete form to explain the need for through investigation
and Evaluation 4. Interview witnesses 5. Observation is both target and victim
, 3|Page
Bruising color -correct-answer-is not the best method to determine the age of
injury
Adult bruising -correct-answer-Red or blue colored bruise = recent injury
Yellow is several days ago
Variables affecting differences in aging of bruising and color -correct-answer-Age
Gender
Physiological characteristics is person
Depth of the injury
Diseases a person suffers
Medications
Non accidental injuries in children -correct-answer-1.Bruising away from bony
prominences 2. Bruising to ears, face, abdomen, arms, bath, buttock, and hands.
3. Multiple bruising in cluster 4. Multiple bruising in uniform shape 5. Bruising that
has shape of an object or ligature
Locations can be preserved with -correct-answer-Demonstrative evidence such as
Photographs, diagrams, digital video recording where appropriate
