Question 1

Most people are very specific in their descriptions of places.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

A good sequence for listing items in the description of a vehicle is in the line of recognition:

Accepted Answer

A)  Color, make, model, license, tires, and VIN 
B)  License, make, model, year, color, and peculiarities. 
C)  Make, model, personalized tag, VIN, and color 
D)  None of the above 
A)  Color, make, model, license, tires, and VIN 
B)  License, make, model, year, color, and peculiarities. 
C)  Make, model, personalized tag, VIN, and color 
D)  None of the above B

Question 3

The ___________ is a method of operation used to achieve an end.

Accepted Answer

A)  trademark 
B)  supplement 
C)  modus operandi 
D)  method of activity 
A)  trademark 
B)  supplement 
C)  modus operandi 
D)  method of activity C

Question 4

List five different pieces of information that should be included in a general description of a person.

Accepted Answer

1. Name: The person's full name should b

Question 5

What does MO stand for?

Accepted Answer

A)  Motorized Operation 
B)  Military Operation 
C)  Making Overtures 
D)  Modus operandi 
A)  Motorized Operation 
B)  Military Operation 
C)  Making Overtures 
D)  Modus operandi

Question 6

Speech and accent are often omitted when they could be of value in a report.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Facial characteristics deserve special attention because the face is the most important feature.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

In documenting the scene of a crime, be sure to keep in mind that the use of _____________ and _____________ is very helpful.

Accepted Answer

A)  templates, dioramas 
B)  scales, measures 
C)  photographs, diagrams 
D)  pictures, sketches 
A)  templates, dioramas 
B)  scales, measures 
C)  photographs, diagrams 
D)  pictures, sketches

Question 9

Tattoos, scars, wigs, deformities, and artificial limbs are examples of ______________ that should be noted in a description.

Accepted Answer

A)  Anomalies 
B)  Peculiarities 
C)  Defects 
D)  Differences 
A)  Anomalies 
B)  Peculiarities 
C)  Defects 
D)  Differences

Question 10

Catalogs are inaccurate sources for obtaining descriptions of property.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

A typical checklist for describing a person includes three primary categories:

Accepted Answer

A)  General, clothing, and facial 
B)  Name, gender, age 
C)  Race, weight, and build 
D)  Hair color, eye color, and scars 
A)  General, clothing, and facial 
B)  Name, gender, age 
C)  Race, weight, and build 
D)  Hair color, eye color, and scars

Question 12

Some crimes call for extreme precision in the description of a room and the location of the exact part of the room that was affected.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

A perpetrator works more efficiently from habit.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

It is appropriate to use a mix of first, second, and third person in report writing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Besides a physical address, what other information should be included in a description of a suspect's home?

Accepted Answer

When providing a description of a suspec

Question 16

How does an MO differ from a trademark?

Accepted Answer

An MO (Memorandum of Understanding) and

Question 17

It is important to include a description of how to find a location because

Accepted Answer

A)  Valuable time is often wasted trying to find an address. 
B)  Because house or apartment numbers are unimportant. 
C)  The police frequently get lost on the way to a call. 
D)  911 dispatchers have to be able to locate officers at all times. 
A)  Valuable time is often wasted trying to find an address. 
B)  Because house or apartment numbers are unimportant. 
C)  The police frequently get lost on the way to a call. 
D)  911 dispatchers have to be able to locate officers at all times.

Question 18

Witnesses are susceptible to ______________.

Accepted Answer

A)  Intimidation 
B)  Fear 
C)  Apathy 
D)  Suggestion 
A)  Intimidation 
B)  Fear 
C)  Apathy 
D)  Suggestion

Question 19

Unnecessary acts during the commission of a crime, like eating food or drinking items from the refrigerator, are examples of a ______________.

Accepted Answer

A)  trademark 
B)  supplement 
C)  modus operandi 
D)  method of activity 
A)  trademark 
B)  supplement 
C)  modus operandi 
D)  method of activity

Most people are very specific in their descriptions of places.

A good sequence for listing items in the description of a vehicle is in the line of recognition:

The ___________ is a method of operation used to achieve an end.

List five different pieces of information that should be included in a general description of a person.

What does MO stand for?

Speech and accent are often omitted when they could be of value in a report.

Facial characteristics deserve special attention because the face is the most important feature.

In documenting the scene of a crime, be sure to keep in mind that the use of _ and _ is very helpful.

Tattoos, scars, wigs, deformities, and artificial limbs are examples of ______________ that should be noted in a description.

Catalogs are inaccurate sources for obtaining descriptions of property.

A typical checklist for describing a person includes three primary categories:

Some crimes call for extreme precision in the description of a room and the location of the exact part of the room that was affected.

A perpetrator works more efficiently from habit.

It is appropriate to use a mix of first, second, and third person in report writing.

Besides a physical address, what other information should be included in a description of a suspect's home?

How does an MO differ from a trademark?

It is important to include a description of how to find a location because

Witnesses are susceptible to ______________.

Unnecessary acts during the commission of a crime, like eating food or drinking items from the refrigerator, are examples of a ______________.

The Nature of Report Writing

Starting to Write

The Face Page

The Narrativethe Continuation Page and Follow-Up Report

Other Types of Writing

Reading and Correcting Reports

Simplified Study of Grammar

Avoiding Errors in Sentence Structure

Making Punctuation Work

Breaking the Spelling Jinx

Using or Abusing Words

Abbreviating and Capitalizing

Innovations in Criminal Justice Report Writing

Filters

Exam 5: Habits That Make for Speedy Writing

Most people are very specific in their descriptions of places.

A good sequence for listing items in the description of a vehicle is in the line of recognition:

The ___________ is a method of operation used to achieve an end.

List five different pieces of information that should be included in a general description of a person.

What does MO stand for?

Speech and accent are often omitted when they could be of value in a report.

Facial characteristics deserve special attention because the face is the most important feature.

In documenting the scene of a crime, be sure to keep in mind that the use of _____________ and _____________ is very helpful.

Tattoos, scars, wigs, deformities, and artificial limbs are examples of ______________ that should be noted in a description.

Catalogs are inaccurate sources for obtaining descriptions of property.

A typical checklist for describing a person includes three primary categories:

Some crimes call for extreme precision in the description of a room and the location of the exact part of the room that was affected.

A perpetrator works more efficiently from habit.

It is appropriate to use a mix of first, second, and third person in report writing.

Besides a physical address, what other information should be included in a description of a suspect's home?

How does an MO differ from a trademark?

It is important to include a description of how to find a location because

Witnesses are susceptible to ______________.

Unnecessary acts during the commission of a crime, like eating food or drinking items from the refrigerator, are examples of a ______________.

The Nature of Report Writing

Starting to Write

The Face Page

The Narrativethe Continuation Page and Follow-Up Report

Other Types of Writing

Reading and Correcting Reports

Simplified Study of Grammar

Avoiding Errors in Sentence Structure

Making Punctuation Work

Breaking the Spelling Jinx

Using or Abusing Words

Abbreviating and Capitalizing

Innovations in Criminal Justice Report Writing

Filters

In documenting the scene of a crime, be sure to keep in mind that the use of _ and _ is very helpful.