Crime Detection Practice Questions — Set 1

Question 1

What is the "Golden Rule" of Criminal Investigation?

Accepted Answer

Do not touch or alter anything until it is recorded

Answer

Identify and arrest the suspect immediately

Answer

Always follow the chain of custody

Answer

The suspect is innocent until proven guilty

Question 2

In Criminal Investigation, what does the term "Modus Operandi" refer to?

Accepted Answer

The method of operation used by the criminal

Answer

The identity of the victim

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The physical evidence left behind

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The reason for the crime

Question 3

Which type of surveillance involves the use of electronic devices like hidden cameras and microphones?

Accepted Answer

Technical Surveillance

Answer

Shadowing

Answer

Roping

Answer

Casing

Question 4

What is the legal process of searching a person or place and seizing evidence, as governed by Article III, Section 2 of the Constitution?

Accepted Answer

Search and Seizure

Answer

Custodial Investigation

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Preliminary Investigation

Answer

Inquest

Question 5

In the Three Tools of Investigation, which one refers to the "Information" gathered from records and people?

Accepted Answer

Information

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Interview

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Instrumentation

Answer

Interrogation