Crime Detection and Investigation Practice Questions — Set 5

Question 1

What is 'Criminology' compared to 'Criminalistics'?

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Criminology is the sociological and psychological study of crime and criminals; Criminalistics is the application of scientific techniques to the detection of crime.

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Criminology is the study of physical evidence; Criminalistics is the study of crime causes. within the context of professional standards and systems

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They are two words for the exact same thing. within the context of professional standards and systems

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Criminology is only for lawyers; Criminalistics is only for police. within the context of professional standards and systems

Question 2

What is 'Polygraphy'?

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The scientific method of detecting deception through the measurement of physiological responses (blood pressure, pulse, respiration, and sweat).

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The study of human fingerprints. within the context of professional standards and systems

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The process of taking photographs at a crime scene. within the context of professional standards and systems

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A test to see if a person can run fast. within the context of professional standards and systems

Question 3

What is the 'Miranda Warning' requirement for investigators?

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It must be given to any person taken into custody and subjected to questioning.

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It must be given before a suspect is arrested.

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It is only for suspects who do not have a lawyer.

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It is only required for serious crimes like murder.

Question 4

What is 'Homicide'?

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The killing of a human being by another human being.

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The killing of a family member. within the context of professional standards and systems

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Suicide. within the context of professional standards and systems

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A death caused by natural causes. within the context of professional standards and systems

Question 5

Which of the following is a 'Direct' result of 'Drug Dependency'?

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Physical and psychological symptoms (withdrawal) when the user stops taking the drug.

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Increased wealth and success. within the context of professional standards and systems

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A better relationship with the family. within the context of professional standards and systems

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A sudden loss of all interest in the drug. within the context of professional standards and systems

Question 6

In 'Arson' investigation, what is a 'Trailer'?

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Combustible material (like a trail of gasoline or paper) used to spread fire from one point to another.

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The person who reported the fire. within the context of professional standards and systems

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A small vehicle parked near the fire. within the context of professional standards and systems

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The final report written by the fire investigator. within the context of professional standards and systems

Question 7

What is 'Evidence Collection'?

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The systematic gathering and documentation of physical items found at a crime scene that may be relevant to the case.

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Only taking items that have fingerprints on them. within the context of professional standards and systems

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Throwing away items that look old. within the context of professional standards and systems

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Asking the suspect to bring their own evidence to the station. within the context of professional standards and systems

Question 8

In 'Criminal Investigation,' what is the 'Instrumentation' pillar primarily based on?

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Scientific laws and methods.

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The number of witnesses.

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The suspect's confession

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The investigator's intuition

Question 9

What is 'Vandalism'?

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The intentional destruction or defacement of public or private property.

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Selling drugs in a park. within the context of professional standards and systems

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Killing a person in a fight. within the context of professional standards and systems

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Stealing a car. within the context of professional standards and systems

Question 10

What is the 'Fourth Pillar' of the PCJS?

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Corrections

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Law Enforcement

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Prosecution

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Judiciary