Deck 1: (ICE): Law Enforcement and Government Operations

Question 1

Often, crimes are characterized as either malum in se-inherently evil-or malum prohibitum- criminal because they are declared as offenses by a legislature. Murder is an example of the former. Failing to file a tax return illustrates the latter. Some jurisdictions no longer distinguish between crimes malum in se and malum prohibitum, although many still do.

A)Many jurisdictions no longer distinguish between crimes malum in se and malum prohibitum
B)Some jurisdictions still distinguish between crimes malum in se and malum prohibitum
C)Some crimes characterized as malum in se are not inherently evil
D)Some crimes characterized as malum prohibitum are not declared by a legislature to be an offense
E)Sometimes failing to file a tax return is characterized as malum in se

Answer 1

Some jurisdictions still distinguish between crimes malum in se and malum prohibitum

Question 2

A trucking company can act as a common carrier-for hire to the general public at published rates. As a common carrier, it is liable for any cargo damage, unless the company can show that it was not negligent. If the company can demonstrate that it was not negligent, then it is not liable for cargo damage. In contrast, a contract carrier (a trucking company hired by a shipper under a specific contract) is only responsible for cargo damage as spelled out in the contract. A Claus Inc. tractortrailer, acting under common carrier authority, was in a 5-vehicle accident that damaged its cargo. A Nichols Inc. tractor-trailer, acting under contract carrier authority, was involved in the same accident, and its cargo was also damaged.

A)If Claus Inc. is liable, then it can show that it was not negligent
B)If Claus Inc. cannot show that it was not negligent, then it is not liable
C)If Claus Inc. can show that it was not negligent, then it is not liable
D)If Nichols Inc. is liable, then it cannot show that it is negligent
E)If Nichols Inc. can show that it is not negligent, then it is not liable

Answer 2

If Claus Inc. can show that it was not negligent, then it is not liable

Question 3

A rapidly changing technical environment in government is promoting greater reliance on electronic mail (e-mail) systems. As this usage grows, there are increasing chances of conflict between the users' expectations of privacy and public access rights. In some investigations, accessto all e-mail, including those messages stored in archival files and messages outside the scope of the investigation, has been sought and granted. In spite of this, some people send messages through e-mail that would never be said face-to-face or written formally

A)Some e-mail messages that have been requested as part of investigations have contained messages that would never be said face-to-face
B)Some messages that people would never say face-to-face are sent in e-mail messages
C)Some e-mail messages have been requested as part of investigations
D)E-mail messages have not been exempted from investigations
E)Some e-mail messages contain information that would be omitted from formal writing

Answer 3

Some e-mail messages that have been requested as part of investigations have contained messages that would never be said face-to-face

Question 4

Phyllis T. is a former Federal employee who was entitled to benefits under the Federal Employee Compensation Act because of a job-related, disabling injury. When an eligible Federal employee has such an injury, the benefit is determined by this test: If the beneficiary is married or has dependents, benefits are 3/4 of the person's salary at the time of the injury; otherwise, benefits are set at 2/3 of the salary. Phyllis T.'s benefits were 2/3 of her salary when she was injured.

A)Was married but without dependents
B)Was not married and had no dependents
C)Was not married but had dependents
D)Was married and had dependents
E)Had never been married

Question 5

Some 480,000 immigrants were living in a certain country in 1999. Although most of these immigrants were not employed in professional occupations, many of them were. For instance, many of them were engineers and many of them were nurses. Very few of these immigrants were librarians, another professional occupation.

A)Most immigrants were either engineers or nurses
B)It is not the case that some of the nurses were immigrants
C)None of the engineers were immigrants
D)Most of those not employed in professional occupations were immigrants
E)Some of the engineers were immigrants

Question 6

Police officers were led to believe that many weapons sold at a certain gun store were sold illegally. Upon investigating the lead, the officers learned that all of the weapons sold by the store that were made by Precision Arms were sold legally. Also, none of the illegally sold weapons were .45 caliber.

A)All of the .45 caliber weapons were made by Precision Arms
B)None of the .45 caliber weapons were made by Precision Arms
C)Some of the weapons made by Precision Arms were .45 caliber weapons
D)All of the .45 caliber weapons were sold legally
E)Some of the weapons made by Precision Arms were sold illegally

Question 7

Impressions made by the ridges on the ends of the fingers and thumbs are useful means of identification, since no two persons have the same pattern of ridges. If finger patterns from fingerprints are not decipherable, then they cannot be classified by general shape and contour or by pattern type. If they cannot be classified by these characteristics, then it is impossible to identify the person to whom the fingerprints belong.

A)If it is possible to identify the person to whom fingerprints belong, then the fingerprints are decipherable
B)If finger patterns from fingerprints are not decipherable, then it is impossible to identify the person to whom the fingerprints belong
C)If fingerprints are decipherable, then it is impossible to identify the person to whom they belong
D)If fingerprints can be classified by general shape and contour or by pattern type, then they are decipherable
E)If it is possible to identify the person to whom fingerprints belong, then the fingerprints can be classified by general shape and contour or pattern type

Question 8

Explosives are substances or devices capable of producing a volume of rapidly expanding gases that exert a sudden pressure on their surroundings. Chemical explosives are the most commonly used, although there are mechanical and nuclear explosives. All mechanical explosives are devices in which a physical reaction is produced, such as that caused by overloading a container with compressed air. While nuclear explosives are by far the most powerful, all nuclear explosives have been restricted to military weapons.

A)All explosives that have been restricted to military weapons are nuclear explosives
B)No mechanical explosives are devices in which a physical reaction is produced, such as that caused by overloading a container with compressed air
C)Some nuclear explosives have not been restricted to military weapons
D)All mechanical explosives have been restricted to military weapons
E)Some devices in which a physical reaction is produced, such as that caused by overloading a container with compressed air, are mechanical explosives

Question 9

The alphanumeric coding of a fingerprint is a systematic description of the main patterns on the print. Within a certain metropolitan district, 90% of the population have fingerprints that can be alphanumerically coded.

A)Can be alphanumerically coded, with a probability of 10%
B)Can be alphanumerically coded, with a probability of less than 90%
C)Cannot be alphanumerically coded, with a probability of 10%
D)Cannot be alphanumerically coded, with a probability of up to 90%
E)May be coded alphanumerically, but the probability is unknown

Question 10

The printed output of some computer-driven printers can be recognized by forensic analysts. The "Acme Model 200" printer was manufactured using two different inking mechanisms, one of which yields a "Type A" micropattern of ink spray around its characters. Of all Acme Model 200 printers, 70% produce this Type A micropattern, which is also characteristic of some models of other printers. Forensic analysts at a crime lab have been examining a kidnap ransom note which clearly exhibits the Type A micropattern.

A)Was printed on an Acme Model 200 printer, with a probability of 70%
B)Was printed on an Acme Model 200 printer, with a probability of 30%
C)Was not printed on an Acme Model 200 printer, with a probability of 70%
D)Was not printed on an Acme Model 200 printer, with a probability of 30%
E)May have been printed on an Acme Model 200 printer, but the probability cannot be estimated

Question 11

Agent Y was asked to conduct a detailed interview with a suspect. After 2 hours, the agent had completed 4/9 of the interview. Continuing at this same rate, how long did it take Agent Y to complete the entire interview?

A)3)5 hrs
B)4 hrs
C)4)5 hrs
D)5 hrs
E)None of these

Question 12

Agent Phelps and Agent Mabry reviewed and approved case files involving smuggling activities for several area offices. Of the 190 records they reviewed together, Agent Phelps approved 3 cases for every 2 approved by Agent Mabry. How many cases did Agent Mabry approve?

A)38
B)76
C)114
D)285
E)None of these

Question 13

An investigator drove east at an average speed of 90 kilometers (km) per hour for 3 minutes. During the remaining 100 minutes of her travel, the investigator drove north. If the investigator drove a total of 204.5 km, what was her average speed when traveling north?

A)95 km/hr
B)100 km/hr
C)120 km/hr
D)130 km/hr
E)None of these

Question 14

While working the evening shift, Agent K took 8 hours to complete a task and Agent M took 10 hours to complete the same type of task. How many hours would it take Agent K and Agent M to complete the same task working together, each working at his own rate?

A)9
B)8 1/9
C)4 4/9
D)6 3/4
E)None of these

Question 15

An investigator traveling on official business in his personal vehicle had to make emergency repairs to the vehicle. He paid $150 for the repairs plus 15% of this amount to compensate the mechanic for repair work performed overtime. The investigator's office reimbursed him $100 plus 40% of any amount over $100. Which one of the equations below represents the amount that the investigator was reimbursed for the repairs?

A)100 + .4 [ 150 (1.15) - 100] = X
B)4 [ (150) (.15) + 100] = X
C)100 + (150) (.15) = X
D)150 + .4 [ 150 (1.15) - 100] = X
E)None of these

Question 16

Agent Jordyn had to count 13,000 dollar bills by hand. Agents Terri and Stewart were assigned to help. After 1 hour, Agent Stewart had counted 1,000 bills, but had to leave for firearms training. Working at their same rate, how long will it take Agents Jordyn and Terri to count the remaining 9,000 bills?

A)1 hr, 15 mins
B)2 hrs, 15 mins
C)2 hrs, 45 mins
D)3 hrs
E)none of these

Question 17

The administrative assistant at a law enforcement training academy purchases badges priced at $32 each for all the graduates of the academy. The last training class graduated 25 new officers. What is the total amount of money the academy will spend for the badges for these new officers, if the badge vendor provides the Academy a 20% discount on each badge?

A)$ 800
B)$ 790
C)$ 640
D)$ 16
E)None of these

Question 18

The U.S. Government will seek extradition of each of the defendants to the United States.

A)Change of each to each
B)Change of each to to each
C)Change defendantsto to defendants per
D)Change defendantsto to defendants of
E)No correction is necessary

Question 19

Ms) Reece was a primary suspect, and the fraudulent credit cards were eventually traced back to she and Mr. Hanes.

A)Change she and Mr. Hanesto Mr. Hanes and she
B)Change she and Mr. Hanesto her and Mr. Hanes
C)Change she and Mr. Hanesto she and he
D)Change she and Mr. Hanesto her and he
E)No correction is necessary

Question 20

The suspect who confessed to taking the money explained that he was desperate and there was no __________ available.

A)Substitute
B)Alternate
C)Decision
D)Alternative
E)Expedient

Question 21

Police have received more than twenty reports of _____________ bills at restaurants and grocery stores since the beginning of September.

A)Counterfit
B)Counterfeit
C)Counterfet
D)Counterfete
E)Counterfitt

Question 22

Select the one option that is correctly punctuated.

A)The goods were listed on the invoice as children's clothing; however, the goods that I inspected were consumer electronics
B)The goods were listed on the invoice as children's clothing; however, the goods, that I inspected, were consumer electronics
C)The goods were listed on the invoice as children's clothing. However the goods that I inspected were consumer electronics.
D)The goods were listed on the invoice as children's clothing. However, the goods, that I inspected, were consumer electronics

Question 23

Select the one sentence that uses the correct capitalization.

A)Special Agent Taylor gave a briefing today to senator Barnes on the uses of the USA Patriot act.
B)Special agent Taylor gave a briefing today to Senator Barnes on the uses of the USA Patriot Act
C)Special Agent Taylor gave a briefing today to Senator Barnes on the uses of the USA Patriot Act
D)Special Agent Taylor gave a briefing today to senator Barnes on the uses of the USA Patriot act

Question 24

(1) Smith was arrested the following day and charged with two counts of possession and distribution of child pornography. (2) Agents from the Bureau of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) arrested John Smith earlier this week for crimes related to child pornography. (3) On August 19, ICE and FBI agents executed a search warrant at the home of John Smith, seizing a computer, pornographic publications, diskettes, and documents. (4) If convicted, Smith could receive up to 5 years in prison and/or be required to pay fines totaling up to $100,000.

A)4 ? 3 ? 2 ? 1
B)3 ? 1 ? 4 ? 2
C)2 ? 3 ? 1 ? 4
D)2 ? 1 ? 4 ? 3
E)No correction is necessary

Question 25

(1) Project Shield America will have two operational components. The first will be to reach out and form partnerships with U.S. manufacturers and distributors of the sensitive technology, weapons, and equipment sought by terrorists. The second will be to investigate and halt those attempting to acquire and illegally export weapons components to groups intent on harming America. (2) Beginning immediately, field offices will identify the specific U.S. firms in their areas that manufacture or distribute materials of interest. Agents will then visit these firms and provide them with materials about Project Shield America, information about U.S. export controls, and data about the itemssought by terrorists. Most importantly, the agents will encourage these firms to notify agents if they are approached by customers looking to acquire and export their products illegally. (3) In sum, under the banner of Project Shield America, we will partner with U.S. industry to prevent their technological accomplishments from being exploited by terrorists. While some of these materials may seem relatively innocuous and have relatively little monetary value, they can have enormous strategic value in the hands of America's adversaries. These "minor" technological goods could easily become the necessary components for major weapons development by terrorist groups or rogue nations. (4) At the same time, agents will step up their efforts to investigate and prosecute those who attempt to acquire and illegally export sensitive technology, weapons, and equipment to international terrorist organizations. These efforts will include undercover probes and other investigative techniques. The Office of Strategic Investigations will redirect its resources towards the objective of denying terrorist organizations access to these materials. Assistance from U.S. manufacturers and distributors will be crucial in this effort.

A)1 ? 4 ? 2 ? 3
B)1 ? 4 ? 3 ? 2
C)1 ? 2 ? 4 ? 3
D)2 ? 1 ? 4 ? 3
E)No correction is necessary