Question 1

The Miranda warning informs suspects of their _______________ Amendment rights.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The Miranda warning informs suspects of their...

Question 2

Outline the various scientific aids available to law enforcement for obtaining and evaluating information.

Accepted Answer

Science and technology have provided aid

Question 3

Polygraph results are admissible in court under some specific conditions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

A(n) _______________ question is to the point and limits the possibility of misinterpretation.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n) _______________ question is to the point...

Question 5

Which statement about witnesses is false?

Accepted Answer

A) Witnesses are often more confident in their knowledge of what happened than they are accurate. 
B) Witnesses rarely withhold information or provide it for ulterior motives, which is why officers can trust them as a source of information. 
C) What witnesses think they see is a function of what they expected to see, what they wanted to see, and what they actually saw. 
D) Many witnesses see only a part of the commission of a crime but testify as though they witnessed the entire event. 
A) Witnesses are often more confident in their knowledge of what happened than they are accurate. 
B) Witnesses rarely withhold information or provide it for ulterior motives, which is why officers can trust them as a source of information. 
C) What witnesses think they see is a function of what they expected to see, what they wanted to see, and what they actually saw. 
D) Many witnesses see only a part of the commission of a crime but testify as though they witnessed the entire event.

Question 6

Interrogatory deception includes claiming to possess evidence that does not really exist, which is an invaluable tool for investigators.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Information obtained through the use of truth serums is recognized by the courts as reliable and is admissible, provided a court order was obtained before the suspect received the serum.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

To be valid in court, a confession must always be:

Accepted Answer

A) written. 
B) voluntary. 
C) an admission. 
D) witnessed by two or more people. 
A) written. 
B) voluntary. 
C) an admission. 
D) witnessed by two or more people.

Question 9

Which of the following is a characteristic of an effective interviewer/interrogator?

Accepted Answer

A) pessimistic 
B) confident 
C) superficial 
D) adversarial 
A) pessimistic 
B) confident 
C) superficial 
D) adversarial

Question 10

Under what conditions is a juvenile permitted to be used as an informant?

Accepted Answer

Just as it is crucial to obtain parental

Question 11

When conducting an interview, you should:

Accepted Answer

A) interview all witnesses at once. 
B) give first consideration to eyewitnesses. 
C) give the Miranda warning first. 
D) interview the complainant first. 
A) interview all witnesses at once. 
B) give first consideration to eyewitnesses. 
C) give the Miranda warning first. 
D) interview the complainant first.

Question 12

Describe the circumstances that must accompany a legally obtained confession.

Accepted Answer

A confession, oral or handwrit

Question 13

The Fifth Amendment right to counsel hinges on the issue of:

Accepted Answer

A) exigency. 
B) guilt. 
C) privacy. 
D) custody. 
A) exigency. 
B) guilt. 
C) privacy. 
D) custody.

Question 14

The _______________ measures respiration and depth of breathing, changes in the skin's electrical resistance, and blood pressure and pulse.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The _______________ measures respiration and depth of...

Question 15

Emotional barriers to communication include fear, anger, ingrained attitudes and prejudices, and the instinct for self- preservation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

In addition to physical evidence, three primary sources of information are available:

Accepted Answer

A) dispatchers, first responders, and records clerks. 
B) reports, records, and databases; people who are not suspects in a crime but know something of the crime; and suspects in the crime. 
C) reports, records, and databases; first responders; and only people who are suspects in a crime. 
D) snitches, rats, and informants. 
A) dispatchers, first responders, and records clerks. 
B) reports, records, and databases; people who are not suspects in a crime but know something of the crime; and suspects in the crime. 
C) reports, records, and databases; first responders; and only people who are suspects in a crime. 
D) snitches, rats, and informants.

Question 17

What are pen registers and how are they useful to investigators?

Accepted Answer

Pen registers are electronic devices or

Question 18

What is a fusion center?

Accepted Answer

Fusion centers are another eff

Question 19

How are foreign nationals to be treated when under detention or arrest, and why?

Accepted Answer

Officers who want to interrogate a perso

Question 20

People may volunteer information if approached correctly.Consequently, which technique is useful to demonstrate when conducting an interview?

Accepted Answer

A) developing rapport 
B) developing an intimate relationship 
C) using bribery and gratuities 
D) using flattery and guile 
A) developing rapport 
B) developing an intimate relationship 
C) using bribery and gratuities 
D) using flattery and guile

Exam 6: Obtaining Information and Intelligence

The Miranda warning informs suspects of their _______________ Amendment rights.

Outline the various scientific aids available to law enforcement for obtaining and evaluating information.

Polygraph results are admissible in court under some specific conditions.

A(n) _______________ question is to the point and limits the possibility of misinterpretation.

Which statement about witnesses is false?

Interrogatory deception includes claiming to possess evidence that does not really exist, which is an invaluable tool for investigators.

Information obtained through the use of truth serums is recognized by the courts as reliable and is admissible, provided a court order was obtained before the suspect received the serum.

To be valid in court, a confession must always be:

Which of the following is a characteristic of an effective interviewer/interrogator?

Under what conditions is a juvenile permitted to be used as an informant?

When conducting an interview, you should:

Describe the circumstances that must accompany a legally obtained confession.

The Fifth Amendment right to counsel hinges on the issue of:

The _______________ measures respiration and depth of breathing, changes in the skin's electrical resistance, and blood pressure and pulse.

Emotional barriers to communication include fear, anger, ingrained attitudes and prejudices, and the instinct for self- preservation.

In addition to physical evidence, three primary sources of information are available:

What are pen registers and how are they useful to investigators?

What is a fusion center?

How are foreign nationals to be treated when under detention or arrest, and why?

People may volunteer information if approached correctly.Consequently, which technique is useful to demonstrate when conducting an interview?

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