Special Crime Investigation Quiz

What is the primary responsibility of a criminal investigator?

• To testify in court

• To collect evidence

• To discover whether an offense has been committed

• To interview witnesses

Which of the following is NOT one of the Six Cardinal Points of Investigation?

• What

• Where

• When

• How many

What does the Golden Rule in Criminal Investigation state?

• Always wear gloves at the crime scene

• Interview witnesses before collecting evidence

• Do not touch, alter, move or transfer any object at the crime scene

• Always take photographs of the crime scene

What is a Search Warrant?

• A request for witness testimony

• A document to collect evidence

• An order to search for personal property

• An order to arrest a suspect

Which type of evidence consists of writing or any material containing modes of written expression?

• Real Evidence

• Testimonial Evidence

• Documentary Evidence

• Direct Evidence

What is the difference between a confession and an admission?

• A confession admits guilt, while an admission does not

• There is no difference

• An admission is made under oath, while a confession is not

• A confession is made outside of court, while an admission is made inside

What is the purpose of a crime scene sketch?

• To arrest suspects

• To provide a permanent record of the crime scene

• To collect evidence

• To interview witnesses

Which method of crime scene sketching uses two fixed points to measure distances?

• Link Method

• Zone Method

• Spiral Method

• Triangulation Method

What is the term for the systematic interview of persons in a neighborhood to gather information?

• Survey

• Canvass

• Interrogation

• Interview

What is the role of a case officer?

• To testify in court

• To oversee the investigation of a case

• To conduct interviews

• To collect evidence