Deck 7: Field Mobile Computing

Question 1

Mobile computing began in the 1970 as a one way computing device that allowed the officer to press a button to change his/her status and was known as an:

A) MDT - Mobile Data Terminal
B) MST - Message Status Terminal
C) MCD - Mobile Computing Device
D) None of the above

Answer 1

B

Question 2

Field mobile computing advanced to using MDTs that were two-way communications devices but could not

A) Exchange information with the CAD system
B) Inquire into state and local databases
C) Store data on a hard drive
D) Display information

Answer 2

C

Question 3

Police mobile computing systems provide officers in the field with:

A) A comprehensive mobile office capable of accessing local, state, and national databases
B) Simple access to CAD systems only
C) None of the above
D) All of the above

Answer 3

A

Question 4

COPS MORE was a federal grant that helped to proliferate:

A) CAD systems
B) Crime Analysis Systems
C) Mobile Computing Systems
D) Property and Evidence Systems

Question 5

Today's Field Mobile Computing takes advantage of which of the following technologies:

A) 802.11b-g
B) 700 Mhz
C) 4.9 GHz
D) All of the above

Question 6

Mobile computing is expanding rapidly. Police agencies across the country are implementing this technology and integrating it with other technologies which is not one of the technologies that mobile computing is being integrated with?

A) Crime analysis
B) crime mapping
C) crime laboratory systems
D) Fingerprint Identification Systems

Question 7

The major difference between an MST and and MDT is that the:

A) MST is a two-way communication device
B) The MDT has a hard disk attached and can store reference data
C) The MST functions as an intelligent device
D) The MDT is an intelligent device with two-way data exchange capability.

Question 8

Mobile computing systems that use radio communications to transmit data require more antennas:

A) at lower frequency ranges
B) at higher frequency ranges
C) frequency range does not make a difference in placement of antennas
D) None of the above

Question 9

In lieu of radio, police departments have the ability to use:

A) Cellular systems for data transmissions
B) Satellite systems for data transmissions
C) Both of the above
D) None of the above

Question 10

The major difference between the 700 MHz and 800 MHz system in terms of data throughput is:

A) The 800 MHz system can handle larger amounts of data
B) There is no significant difference between the to frequency bands
C) The 700 MHz Band is capable of slightly more data throughput
D) The 700 MHz frequency band is capable of significantly large amounts of data throughput

Question 11

Interoperability between different radio manufacturers is:

A) is not a problem with current radio systems
B) Occurs quite frequently since September 11, 2001
C) Remains a significant problem
D) None of the above

Question 12

Personal Digital Assistants and Tablet PCs are part of the mobile computing environment of today's modern police department. These devices, while used by all, are most convenient for:

A) Detectives
B) Patrol Officers
C) Motorcycle officers
D) Desk officers

Question 13

In a police mobile office, which of the following devices are likely to be found?

A) A Panasonic Toughbook
B) A printer
C) Magnetic Strip Reader
D) All of the above

Question 14

An iPAQ, Palm Pilot, and PDQ are all examples of

A) Police mobile computers
B) Personal Digital Assistants
C) Laptop computers
D) All of the above

Question 15

A newest video surveillance device recently introduced into the mobile computing environment is capable of performing the following:

A) Video officer's as they approach vehicles in a traffic stop.
B) Video used drunk drivers during field sobriety testing
C) In-car video that allows dispatchers to view officers while on a traffic stop
D) In-car video that scans license plates and runs them for wants and warrants

Question 16

ALPR is the acronym for Automated License Plate Reader.

Question 17

An MST is a two way communication devise.

Question 18

If an officer takes a report on a form or enters the data into a laptop, there is little if any job enhancement from the new technology.

Question 19

Geographic Information Systems (GIS) provide critical crime analysis information directly on the field officer's laptop.

Question 20

The fastest radio transmission capability is 19.2 KBS.

Question 21

CDMA is the most advanced cellular technology used in today's mobile computing environment.

Question 22

In today's mobile computing environment it is possible to provide field officers with crime analysis maps in their vehicles.

Question 23

One prevalent biometric technology now used in the field is single fingerprint identification.

Question 24

A fingerprint cradle attached to the mobile computer captures the fingerprint data and transmits the information to local, state and national AFIS systems to confirm the identity of the subject.

Question 25

Mobile Computing Systems are still not able to supply officers in the field with briefing information.