Question 1

Recent interest in the forensic sciences due to popular TV and movie portrayals of forensic and crime scene investigations has increased the need for forensic evidence to be introduced in criminal proceedings. This has been termed:

Accepted Answer

A)   the popular culture effect
B)   the forensic effect
C)   the scientific evidence effect
D)   the CSI effect D

Question 2

A staff artist is sometimes asked to make composite sketches from information given by victims and/or witnesses.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

When listening to statements from victims and witnesses, you should begin taking notes and/or writing the report when they first begin their description of the incident.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

When taking notes, you should:

Accepted Answer

A)   record only the details that you think are important and leave out more minor notes
B)   record as many details as possible, including minor notes
C)   record notes only after you've left the scene
D)   avoid taking notes since they may confuse you while writing your final report

Question 5

Probation officers are responsible for writing the _____________, which many judges depend on when determining a suitable sentence.

Accepted Answer

A)   first contact order
B)   presentence investigation report
C)   arrest warrant
D)   violation of probation request

Question 6

The simplest and most immediate form of writing most commonly used by security guards is in the:

Accepted Answer

A)   log
B)   presentence investigation report
C)   offense report
D)   arrest report

Question 7

When collecting evidence at a crime scene, you want to separate objects to avoid ________________.

Accepted Answer

A)   confusion
B)   contamination
C)   loss
D)   inaccuracies

Question 8

Many chief executives and training officers believe that poor or inadequate report writing continues to be one of their agency's major problems.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The criminal justice report writer is not just a clerk or recorder of information, but the writer is an _________________.

Accepted Answer

A)   investigator
B)   expert
C)   witness
D)   trier of facts

Question 10

What are the ABCs of report writing?

Accepted Answer

The answer of What are the ABCs of report writing?...

Question 11

_____________ use reports to help determine problems that may affect the profitability of a business.

Accepted Answer

A)   Corrections officers
B)   Law enforcement officers
C)   Security officers
D)   Administrative personnel

Question 12

Circumstantial evidence is evidence from which inferences can be drawn.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

_____________ use reports to help document local problems, possible solutions, and manage budget and training needs within an organization.

Accepted Answer

A)   Administrative personnel
B)   Law Enforcement Officers
C)   Corrections officers
D)   Security officers

Question 14

When sketching, be sure to use _____________ from which to relate positions.

Accepted Answer

A)   measurement
B)   triangulation
C)   fixed objects
D)   photos

Question 15

Parole officers see an offender after he or she has been released from prison.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Real evidence includes what you or other persons know through the use of the five senses.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

____________ use reports to provide facts for follow-up by other investigators, help themselves recall details, and keep track of ongoing investigations.

Accepted Answer

A)   Law enforcement officers
B)   Security officers
C)   Administrative personnel
D)   Corrections officers

Question 18

Brevity in report writing should be avoided because it results in a loss of accuracy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Describe the difference between real evidence and direct evidence.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Describe the difference between real evidence and...

Question 20

Describe two purposes of probation and parole officer reports.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Describe two purposes of probation and parole...

Exam 1: The Nature of Report Writing

Recent interest in the forensic sciences due to popular TV and movie portrayals of forensic and crime scene investigations has increased the need for forensic evidence to be introduced in criminal proceedings. This has been termed:

A staff artist is sometimes asked to make composite sketches from information given by victims and/or witnesses.

When listening to statements from victims and witnesses, you should begin taking notes and/or writing the report when they first begin their description of the incident.

When taking notes, you should:

Probation officers are responsible for writing the _____________, which many judges depend on when determining a suitable sentence.

The simplest and most immediate form of writing most commonly used by security guards is in the:

When collecting evidence at a crime scene, you want to separate objects to avoid ________________.

Many chief executives and training officers believe that poor or inadequate report writing continues to be one of their agency's major problems.

The criminal justice report writer is not just a clerk or recorder of information, but the writer is an _________________.

What are the ABCs of report writing?

_____________ use reports to help determine problems that may affect the profitability of a business.

Circumstantial evidence is evidence from which inferences can be drawn.

_____________ use reports to help document local problems, possible solutions, and manage budget and training needs within an organization.

When sketching, be sure to use _____________ from which to relate positions.

Parole officers see an offender after he or she has been released from prison.

Real evidence includes what you or other persons know through the use of the five senses.

____________ use reports to provide facts for follow-up by other investigators, help themselves recall details, and keep track of ongoing investigations.

Brevity in report writing should be avoided because it results in a loss of accuracy.

Describe the difference between real evidence and direct evidence.

Describe two purposes of probation and parole officer reports.