Question 1

Report of the initial analysis (scanning step)of a problem does all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A) Details why the problem is occurring 
B) Narrows the scope of the problem 
C) Identifies that available data are inadequate to study the problem 
D) Is typically disseminated using a PowerPoint presentation 
A) Details why the problem is occurring 
B) Narrows the scope of the problem 
C) Identifies that available data are inadequate to study the problem 
D) Is typically disseminated using a PowerPoint presentation A

Question 2

Most strategic crime analysis products are 5-7 pages in length.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

Crime analysts should use email for dissemination for all of the following cases except:

Accepted Answer

A) For requesting information from a group of people that can be provided to the crime analyst by simply replying to the email. 
B) For any regularly produced crime analysis product, whether it is produced daily, weekly, monthly, or even yearly for a few or many people. 
C) For sending information to one person or a small group of people fulfilling a one-time specific request. 
D) For anything that is the equivalent to an official departmental memo. 
A) For requesting information from a group of people that can be provided to the crime analyst by simply replying to the email. 
B) For any regularly produced crime analysis product, whether it is produced daily, weekly, monthly, or even yearly for a few or many people. 
C) For sending information to one person or a small group of people fulfilling a one-time specific request. 
D) For anything that is the equivalent to an official departmental memo. B

Question 4

Crime analysts should use an email for dissemination for providing products to a large number of people by sending an email to let them know where it is.If they need it, they will go and get it.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Maps contain the following features that other strategic products do not include:

Accepted Answer

A) Geocoding match rate, labels, scale bar 
B) Geocoding match rate, scale bar, north directional 
C) Geocoding match rate, title, north directional 
D) Legend, scale bar, north directional, labels 
A) Geocoding match rate, labels, scale bar 
B) Geocoding match rate, scale bar, north directional 
C) Geocoding match rate, title, north directional 
D) Legend, scale bar, north directional, labels

Question 6

"The data include only those crimes reported to police," is an example of a:

Accepted Answer

A) Recommendation 
B) Disclaimer 
C) Crime prevention tip 
D) Title 
A) Recommendation 
B) Disclaimer 
C) Crime prevention tip 
D) Title

Question 7

Analysts use emailing as a prime source of dissemination because there are little to no problems with the processes

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which element illustrates the distance units used in the map for a crime analysis product?

Accepted Answer

A) Geocoding 
B) North directional 
C) Scale bar 
D) Legend 
A) Geocoding 
B) North directional 
C) Scale bar 
D) Legend

Question 9

Using email for dissemination may not be the best tool because:

Accepted Answer

A) Analysts disseminate their own products, so important information may be hard to find and sort through in a timely manner 
B) Emails do not always go through, and digital information cannot be shared effectively 
C) It is too expensive 
D) Analysts do not check their emails because they are too busy 
A) Analysts disseminate their own products, so important information may be hard to find and sort through in a timely manner 
B) Emails do not always go through, and digital information cannot be shared effectively 
C) It is too expensive 
D) Analysts do not check their emails because they are too busy

Question 10

Which are documents in which calls for service, crime and accident analysis are produced regularly and distributed through intradepartmental channels.

Accepted Answer

A) Memos 
B) Weekly/monthly/quarterly reports and maps 
C) Annual reports 
D) Research, evaluation, and problem reports 
A) Memos 
B) Weekly/monthly/quarterly reports and maps 
C) Annual reports 
D) Research, evaluation, and problem reports

Question 11

One common weaknesses of strategic crime analysis is providing too much information and not sifting through information before dissemination.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which is an example of the Legend element of maps that might be included in a crime analysis product?

Accepted Answer

A) Natural Breaks Classification 
B) Geocoded Addresses = 99% 
C) North, West, South, East 
D) November 22nd, 2014 
A) Natural Breaks Classification 
B) Geocoded Addresses = 99% 
C) North, West, South, East 
D) November 22nd, 2014

Question 13

Crime analysts should use an intranet system when a product should be archived and organized with other products.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

These reports include reviews of the literature on the problems or topics analyzed, discussion of the analyses of secondary and primary data, presentation of findings, and recommendations based on the findings.

Accepted Answer

A) Memos 
B) Weekly/monthly/quarterly reports and maps 
C) Annual reports 
D) Research, evaluation, and problem reports 
A) Memos 
B) Weekly/monthly/quarterly reports and maps 
C) Annual reports 
D) Research, evaluation, and problem reports

Question 15

Considering the audience of analysis products is key in choosing methods and methods of dissemination.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Every analysis product should include a discussion of how the various findings support or refute the hypotheses that were developed at the beginning of the analysis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The title of a strategic crime analysis product should include all except:

Accepted Answer

A) The nature of the data 
B) The unit of geography on which the report focuses 
C) The date range analyzed 
D) The name of the analyst who produced the report 
A) The nature of the data 
B) The unit of geography on which the report focuses 
C) The date range analyzed 
D) The name of the analyst who produced the report

Question 18

"G:\District 4 Products\Part I Crime District 4 2016-2017.xlsx." is an example of a file path for a table or chart in a crime analysis product.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Report of the analysis findings (analysis step)of a problem contains all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A) Finding about the problem both from national and local research 
B) Conclusions from hypotheses derived as part of this process 
C) Recommendations for responses based on the research and analysis conclusions 
D) Whether the responses worked 
A) Finding about the problem both from national and local research 
B) Conclusions from hypotheses derived as part of this process 
C) Recommendations for responses based on the research and analysis conclusions 
D) Whether the responses worked

Question 20

In strategic crime analysis, no more than 6 months of data should be analyzed at one time.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Report of the initial analysis (scanning step)of a problem does all of the following except:

Most strategic crime analysis products are 5-7 pages in length.

Crime analysts should use email for dissemination for all of the following cases except:

Crime analysts should use an email for dissemination for providing products to a large number of people by sending an email to let them know where it is.If they need it, they will go and get it.

Maps contain the following features that other strategic products do not include:

"The data include only those crimes reported to police," is an example of a:

Analysts use emailing as a prime source of dissemination because there are little to no problems with the processes

Which element illustrates the distance units used in the map for a crime analysis product?

Using email for dissemination may not be the best tool because:

Which are documents in which calls for service, crime and accident analysis are produced regularly and distributed through intradepartmental channels.

One common weaknesses of strategic crime analysis is providing too much information and not sifting through information before dissemination.

Which is an example of the Legend element of maps that might be included in a crime analysis product?

Crime analysts should use an intranet system when a product should be archived and organized with other products.

These reports include reviews of the literature on the problems or topics analyzed, discussion of the analyses of secondary and primary data, presentation of findings, and recommendations based on the findings.

Considering the audience of analysis products is key in choosing methods and methods of dissemination.

Every analysis product should include a discussion of how the various findings support or refute the hypotheses that were developed at the beginning of the analysis.

The title of a strategic crime analysis product should include all except:

"G:\District 4 Products\Part I Crime District 4 2016-2017.xlsx." is an example of a file path for a table or chart in a crime analysis product.

Report of the analysis findings (analysis step)of a problem contains all of the following except:

In strategic crime analysis, no more than 6 months of data should be analyzed at one time.

Crime Analysis and the Profession

Theoretical Foundations of Crime Analysis

Effectiveness of Police in Reducing Crime and the Role of Crime Analysis

Crime Analysis Process and Application

Crime Analysis Data

Geographic Data and Crime Mapping

Crime Analysis Purpose and Audience

Repeat Incidents and Tactical Data Collection

Pattern Identification Process

Identifying Meaningful and Useful Patterns

Describing, Analyzing, and Disseminating Known Patterns

Analyzing Problems: Process and Statistics

Analyzing Problems: Application of Techniques Part I

Analyzing Problems: Application of Techniques Part II

Administrative Crime Analysis: Crime Analysis for Accountability

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Exam 15: Strategic Crime Analysis Results and Dissemination

Report of the initial analysis (scanning step)of a problem does all of the following except:

Most strategic crime analysis products are 5-7 pages in length.

Crime analysts should use email for dissemination for all of the following cases except:

Crime analysts should use an email for dissemination for providing products to a large number of people by sending an email to let them know where it is.If they need it, they will go and get it.

Maps contain the following features that other strategic products do not include:

"The data include only those crimes reported to police," is an example of a:

Analysts use emailing as a prime source of dissemination because there are little to no problems with the processes

Which element illustrates the distance units used in the map for a crime analysis product?

Using email for dissemination may not be the best tool because:

Which are documents in which calls for service, crime and accident analysis are produced regularly and distributed through intradepartmental channels.

One common weaknesses of strategic crime analysis is providing too much information and not sifting through information before dissemination.

Which is an example of the Legend element of maps that might be included in a crime analysis product?

Crime analysts should use an intranet system when a product should be archived and organized with other products.

These reports include reviews of the literature on the problems or topics analyzed, discussion of the analyses of secondary and primary data, presentation of findings, and recommendations based on the findings.

Considering the audience of analysis products is key in choosing methods and methods of dissemination.

Every analysis product should include a discussion of how the various findings support or refute the hypotheses that were developed at the beginning of the analysis.

The title of a strategic crime analysis product should include all except:

"G:\District 4 Products\Part I Crime District 4 2016-2017.xlsx." is an example of a file path for a table or chart in a crime analysis product.

Report of the analysis findings (analysis step)of a problem contains all of the following except:

In strategic crime analysis, no more than 6 months of data should be analyzed at one time.

Crime Analysis and the Profession

Theoretical Foundations of Crime Analysis

Effectiveness of Police in Reducing Crime and the Role of Crime Analysis

Crime Analysis Process and Application

Crime Analysis Data

Geographic Data and Crime Mapping

Crime Analysis Purpose and Audience

Repeat Incidents and Tactical Data Collection

Pattern Identification Process

Identifying Meaningful and Useful Patterns

Describing, Analyzing, and Disseminating Known Patterns

Analyzing Problems: Process and Statistics

Analyzing Problems: Application of Techniques Part I

Analyzing Problems: Application of Techniques Part II

Administrative Crime Analysis: Crime Analysis for Accountability

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