MOCKBOARD EXAMINATION CRIME DETECTION, INVESTIGATION, & PREVENTION
INSTRUCTION: Select the correct answer for each of the following questions. Mark only one answer for each answer by shading the box to the letter of your choice on the answer sheet provided. STRICTLY NO ERASURES ALLOWED. Use pencil no. 1 only.
MULTIPLE CHOICE:
1. A certain intersection for several reasons has more traffic accidents than any other in the area. The police unit assigned to the area should.
a. Park near the intersection, in plain view and wait for violatorsb. Park your motorcycle at the center of intersection to caution
motoristc. Park near the intersection, more or less hidden from viewd. Cruise all the assigned area but give extra attention to the
intersection
2. Every device which is self – propelled and every vehicle which is propelled by electric power obtain from overhead trolley wires, but not operated upon rails:
a. Skatingb. Tricyclec. Bicycled. Motor vehicles
3. Kind of dismissal whereby the description and characteristics maybe vague that identification is difficult
a. Professional criminalb. Known fugitivesc. Ordinary criminalsd. Unknown fugitives
4. Hypothetical:a. Temporary b. Provablec. Exaggeratedd. Assumed
5. A public officer or employee when NOT being authorized by judicial order, shall enter a dwelling against the will of the owner thereof is committing:
a. Legal entryb. Illegal entryc. Violation of domiciled. Trespassing
6. Any act that would remove or neutralize a fire hazard:a. Allotmentb. Distillationc. Combustiond. Abatement
7. It is the investigator’s responsibility to insure that every precaution is exercised to preserve physical evidence in the state in which it was recovered/obtained until it is released to the evidence custodian:
a. Logging of evidenceb. Preservation of evidencec. Evaluation of evidenced. Releasing evidence
8. Trial is allowed only after arraignment and the accused may waive his right to appear at the trial EXCEPT when his presence is required for purposed of identification:
a. Substitutionb. Personal appearancec. Re – assignmentd. Bail
9. Is a sworn written statement charging a person with an offense, subscribed by the offended party, any peace officer or other employer of the government or government institution in charge of the enforcement or execution of the law violated:
a. Depositionb. Complaintc. Police blotterd. Information
10. The customary title marks that determined whether a sentence is clear or has a doubtful meaning:
a. Vocabularyb. Dictionc. punctuationd. Articles
11. Evidence is admissible when it is relevant to the issue and is NOT excluded by these rules:
a. Real evidenceb. Admissibility of evidencec. Secondary evidenced. Relevancy of evidence
12. According to law enforcement authorities, particularly PDEA, “Marijuana” drug is difficult to control here because of:
a. The plant can be easily cultivatedb. Can easily be smuggled from the outside countriesc. Can be easily smoked surreptitiouslyd. The big demand
13. The law that governs the operation of motor vehicles or traffic rules and regulation in the Philippines is known as:
a. R.A 4126b. R.A 4136c. R.A 4156d. R.A 6506
14. Making trip outside of their regular route provided by law is a violation of:
a. Rules and regulation on national roads b. Land transportation and traffic codec. Bureau of Internal Revenued. Rules and regulation of public service law
15. The police – court Traffic Law Enforcement involves five steps EXCEPT:a. Detectionb. Surveillance and raidsc. Adjudication & penalizationd. Apprehension & penalization
16. Which of the following, DOES NOT belong among the goals of traffic enforcement:
a. To increase traffic safety levelb. To improve lifestyle of driversc. To increase traffic efficiency
d. To insure harmonious & comfortable environment
17. Which of the following consideration act as a deterrent factors to motorist and pedestrian EXCEPT:
a. Fear of fine and punishmentb. Insurance benefitc. Loss of driving privileged. Possibility of being involved in accident
18. Which of the following is not a traffic work?a. Traffic accident investigationb. Follow – up of criminalc. Traffic law enforcementd. Traffic direction and control
19. Requesting for drivers license and vehicle registration certificate requires the following right procedures EXCEPT:
a. Be courteous by using positive statement such as “Good Morning Sir may I see your license and vehicle registration”
b. Order the driver to step down his car and hand to you the requested papers
c. While waiting for the license, ask the driver what is your name sir?
d. Never accept anything other than the requested papers
20. Which is NOT among the courses of action of the traffic police officer in the violation of traffic laws:
a. Arrestb. Inflict physical forcec. Warningd. Issuance of citation ticket
21. Methyldioxymethamphetamine is scientific name of:a. Ecstacyb. Shabuc. LSDd. Marijuanae. None of the above
22. Other name for Ecstacy is:a. MDMAb. MMDAc. MDAMd. DMMAe. None of the above
23. For short, Ecstasy is a _________related to the drugs mescaline and amphetamine.
a. Stimulantb. Depressantc. Hallucinogend. None of the above
24. Other names for MDMA are the following EXCEPT ONE:a. Adamb. XTCc. Dovesd. Ecstano
25. Term originally applied to all compounds that produce insensibility to external stimuli through depression of the central nervous system, but now applied primarily to the drugs known as opiates-compounds extracted from the opium poppy and their chemical derivatives
a. Narcoticsb. Drugsc. Pain killersd. Barbituratese. None of the above
26. From the plant called _________, cocaine is a local anesthetic and central nervous system stimulant. It can be taken by chewing on coca leaves, smoked, inhaled (“snorted”) or injected.
a. Erythroxylon cocab. Erythroxycline cocoac. Erythrochlorine cocad. Erythrocycle cocae. None of the above
27. A dose of between 25 to 150 mg of cocaine is taken when it is inhaled. Within a few seconds to a few minutes after it is taken, cocaine can cause all, EXCEPT one:
a. A feeling of euphoriab. Excitementc. Reduced hungerd. A feeling of strength e. Appetite for destruction
28. The famous psychotherapist, ____________, in 1884, recommended cocaine for a variety of illness and for alcohol and morphine addictions. Unfortunately, many of his patients went on to become addicted to cocaine.
a. Sigmund Freudb. Maslowc. Benthamd. Jacksone. None of the above
29. Marijuana comes from a plant called a. Cannabis sativab. Cannabis satibac. Cannavis sativa linnd. Canabbis sattiba
30. In high doses, marijuana can cause EXCEPT one: hallucinationsa. Delusionsb. Impaired memoryc. Disorientation d. Double vision
31. Marijuana contains more than _________different chemicals:a. 400b. 500c. 300d. 100e. None at all
32. “Delta – 9 tetrahydrocannabinol” can be found in what kind of plant?a. Marijuanab. Poppy plantc. Coca plantd. Catnip plante. None of the above
33. It is a substance other than food and water that is intended to be taken or administered for the purpose of altering, sustaining and controlling recipient’s, physical, mental or emotional state.
a. Drugb. Toxinsc. Poisond. Substance
34. Are drugs which were derived from tree plants, like nicotine from tobacco ad Tetra Hydrocannabinol from marijuana?
a. Natural drugb. Synthetic drugc. Ordinary drugd. Drug addiction drug
35. Greek word for poppy:a. Papaverb. Papaberc. Papabeard. Paverum
36. Names a person, place, thing, quality or condition. Briefly it is a name word.
a. Noun b. Verbc. Adverbd. Pronoune. Speech
37. A technique useful in investigation is the instrumental detection of deception is what test?
a. Ballistic testb. Fingerprint testingc. Questioned document testd. Polygraph testinge. None of the above
38. The place in Thailand – Burma – Lao’s borders where opium is cultivated and processed is known as:
a. Drug triangleb. Golden trianglec. Silver curtaind. Pyramid of Asiae. None of the above
39. The type of report immediately submitted upon development of facts in the follow-up investigation is:
a. Advancesb. Progressc. Spotd. Closing
40. The report that covers a full-dress treatment in the presentation of the case is called:
a. Closingb. Advancec. Formald. Informal
41. The kind of identification record that law enforcement agencies maintain mainly to assist complaints, eyewitness, and investigators to recognize the perpetrator by means of the record information concerning the characteristics of the criminal activity is:
a. Finger printb. Mugfilec. Criminal specialty file
d. Correspondence
42. The heart of any identification system is:a. Personal filesb. Criminal special filec. Mugfiled. Fingerprint
43. The report should be made after the termination of the investigators preliminary investigation is:
a. Advanceb. Finalc. Progressd. Investigative
44. What is the initial investigation process at the crime scene?a. Interrogationb. Gatheringc. Evaluationd. Recording
45. The stage where the investigation will asses his report tries to interpret same facts if need is under:
a. Organizationb. Evaluationc. Recordingd. Gathering of facts
46. When a person is compelled to answer series of questions because he is intimidated, he subjected to :
a. Interviewb. Interrogationc. Inquiryd. Cross examination
47. This refers to manner or style of expression in words. For daily written Routinary communications, this distinct from fiction, slightly different from an intellectual discourse, and obviously not catering towards in comic – books.
a. Vocabularyb. Dictionc. Languaged. Jargons
48. The section that contains a brief statement of when, where of when, where and by whom the investigation was made citing the authority for making it is:
a. Facts of the caseb. Matters investigatedc. Authorityd. Discussion
49. The section that represents a concise summary of the results of the investigation directly consequent from and supported by the fact is:
a. Conclusionsb. Recommendationsc. Discussiond. Matters investigated
50. This section that contains practical suggestions as to appropriate action to be taken to make suitable disposition of all phases of the case is:
a. Conclusions
b. Recommendationsc. Discussiond. Matters investigated
51. The section of a report that indicates the presumption and inference from all the circumstances in the case to give the directing authority the clearest possible picture is:
a. Discussionb. Conclusionc. Recommendationd. Authority
52. The most effective composition writing in police report writing because it is concern with events with action and with life in action is:
a. Prose b. Narrativec. Descriptived. Essay
53. When we write about the concrete examples or situations that bring ideas to life. We need specific words the reader close to first hand experience. Words that remain too general keep people and events colorless and anonymous, thus the police reports must strictly follows this quality of report which is:
a. Accuracyb. Up – to – datec. Fairnessd. Specificity
54. Curt replya. Sharpb. Tersec. Brusqued. Rough
55. Rapt responsea. Immediateb. Casualc. Happyd. Mind
56. Connived witha. Disagreedb. Participatedc. Plottedd. Conferred
57. Meleea. A heavy metalb. A riotc. A rumbled. Free – for – all
58. Assailed bya. Attractedb. Criticizedc. Downgradedd. Insulted
59. An alibia. An untrueb. A false claim
c. A statement under oathd. Sworn statement
60. Interrogatea. Investigateb. Examinec. Askd. Question
61. Mercenarya. Work for payb. Professional who is paid forc. Service renderedd. One who works for free
62. Caveata. Warningb. Croakc. Bewared. Admonition
63. Certitude
a. Confidenceb. Doubtc. Deniald. Trust
64. Chafea. Disturbb. Annoyc. Warmd. Heat
65. Magnanimousa. Selfishb. Venalc. Self – denyingd. Disinterest
66. It is the action taken by the police and the court to compel obedience to traffic laws and ordinances.
a. Trafficb. Patrolc. Traffic law enforcementd. None of the above
67. The following but one is NOT a kind of enforcement action by traffic law enforcer
a. Surrenderb. Traffic warningc. Violationd. None of the above
68. It refers to a traffic accident in which driver fail to comply with any of the duties required as stopping, giving and revealing his identity.
a. Illegal parkingb. Hit and runc. Obstructiond. Traffic pursuit
69. It is best to start a conversation with an opening question such as “Don’t you know? The statement above is:
a. Telling the truthb. False, opening question should be with courteous onec. Not derogatoryd. None of the above
70. It refers to the sign left on the roadway by tires that are sliding or scrubbing while the wheel is still turning.
a. Sliding marksb. Scuff marksc. Skid marksd. All of the above
71. Upon arrival at the scene of the traffic accident, the first step to be taken by an investigator/law enforcer is:
a. Make a test skid at the sceneb. Gather clues from the hit and run vehiclesc. Report the incident and immediately secure injure personsd. Question the driver
72. These refer to the chain of event where the collision of vehicles has come to the fullest.
a. Perception of hazardb. Start of evasive actionc. Maximum engagementd. Disengagement
73. Any motor accident that results in injuries other than fatal to one or more persons
a. Fatal accountb. Less accidentc. Non – fatal accidentd. Property damage
74. It refers to any person using a traffic way for travel, parking or other purposes as pedestrian or driver, including any vehicle, or animal which he is using
a. Trafficb. Roadc. Traffic unitd. Hazarde. All of the above
75. It refers to any vehicle pioneered by muscular powera. Automobileb. Cartc. Drawn vehicled. Bicycle
76. When is the vehicle considered parked?a. If it has stopped along the roadb. If it has been brought to stop on the shoulder of the highway, and
remain inaction on that place or an appreciable period of timec. When it has been brought to stop to unload its cargod. All of the above
77. The most familiar sign, it is red and white and it is eight – sided.a. Stop signb. Yield signc. No – U – Turn signd. Danger sign
78. Intended to guide road user while they are traveling or to provide them with other useful information and it is a rectangular in shape.
a. Danger warning signsb. Regulatory signsc. Informative signsd. None of the above
79. Intended to warn road user of a danger on the road and to inform of its nature and these signs have an equilateral Triangular shape with one side horizontal.
a. Danger warning signsb. Regulatory signsc. Informative signsd. None of the above
80. Whistle signal that means stop:a. One long blastb. Two short snappy blastc. Three blastd. One or two long blast
81. Whistle signal that means go:a. One long blastb. Two short snappy blastc. Three blastd. One or two long blast
82. The theory which asserts that man exhibits constant variation of life energy and mood states:
a. Biorhythmb. Biometryc. Biologyd. All of the above
83. Shall mean every any license operator of motor a vehicle:a. Conductor b. Passengerc. Driverd. Owner
84. The occurrence in a sequence of events which usually reduces unintended injury, death, or property damage:
a. Accidentb. Fatal accidentc. Motor accidentd. Traffic accident
85. The following are kind of enforcement action, EXCEPT:a. Traffic arrestb. Verbal warningc. Traffic citationd. Traffic warning
86. Colorum means:a. Any vehicle used for commercial purposes without a franchise or
permits to operate in that capacityb. A large road vehicle designed to carry passengersc. A small bus type vehicle usually multi colored and heavily
decorated and modified to carry ten or more passengerd. Any of the above
87. The component of motor vehicle designed to provide information to the driver on how fast he is traveling in either kilometers per hour or miles per hour:
a. Speedometer
b. Battery c. Brakesd. Gaugee. Meter
88. Zero forward or back ward speed :a. Brakeb. Turn turtlec. Stopd. Swerve
89. The sudden application of brakes which results in the locked wheel condition places such a great pressure between the brake shoe and the brake drum what the frictional force between the tire and the road surface, when this condition exist the wheels skid.
a. Skid markb. Scuff markc. Wheel markd. Scratch mark
90. This is the distance traveled before applying the brakesa. Reaction timeb. Reaction distancec. Distanced. Marks
91. Is to ascertain the truth with the used of one sense and reasoning faculties:
a. Evidenceb. Resultc. Materiald. Facts
92. The following are factors in handling of physical evidence, EXCEPT:a. Protectionb. Taggingc. Collectiond. Mutilation
93. The sketch prepared by the investigator at the crime scene is called:a. Detailed sketchb. Rough sketchc. Finished sketchd. Crime sketch
94. Before removing victims homicide in the crime scene, its original position should be :
a. Marked on the floor or groundb. Photographedc. Preservedd. Record in the book
95. In criminal investigation, the hardest point to determine is the:a. Time of the commission of the crimeb. Motive of the crimec. Place of the commission of the crimed. All of the above
96. The following are general rules in sketching, EXCEPT :a. Make an estimate on distanceb. Decide what is to be sketchedc. Determine compass directiond. Control all measurements
97. In criminal investigation, the subject for interview is usually the:a. Informerb. Suspectc. Witnessd. Accused
98. Dax is willingly giving information to the detective. Thus, he is considered as:
a. Informerb. Informantc. Respondentd. Accessory
99. Michael is an alleged thief, he is being accused of stealing a personal property but he is not yet under the custody of the police. Therefore he is legally addressed as:
a. Suspectb. Accusedc. Accompliced. Respondent
100. Jasmin is testifying in court to disprove the criminal charged filed against chica. Thus, she is a:
a. Witnessb. Accusedc. Suspectd. Lovere. None of the above
101. Drug addiction can be categorized into three varieties namely:a. Narcotics, stimulants and sedativesb. Sedatives, depressant and stimulantc. Depressant, stimulant and hallucinogensd. Narcotic, hallucinogens and depressant
102. The following are the characteristics of psychic dependence EXCEPT:a. Little or no tendency to increase the drugb. A tendency to increase the dosec. Absence of abstinence syndromed. Sense of improve of well being
103. Regular intake of high doses of cocaine may cause paranoia or may lead to cocaine psychosis which is known as:
a. Hallucination of touch, sight, taste or smellb. Suspicious feeling that someone is trying to harm himc. Saw and felt while on the drug may recur and make him feard. Fear of losing his mind
104. The barbiturate form of drug will give an effect of:a. Hunger, fatigue and produce some degree of exhilarationb. Appearance of drunkenness without alcoholic breathc. Dilated pupils, hyperactive and exhilaratedd. Abnormal cheerfulness and unusual increase in activity
105. The definite danger of LSD in areas where LSD is used without close supervisions are the following EXCEPT:
a. Brains normal filtering and screening out process become blockedb. Users may grow frightened because he cannot stop drug addictionc. Users may become increasingly suspicious d. Gives them notion they can fly or float
106. Marijuana does not cause physical dependence as to heroin and other narcotics this means that:
a. The person may increase the dosage of drugsb. The body became dependent on continuing use of drugsc. There are the presence of the abstinence syndromed. Withdrawal from marijuana cause physical sickness
107. When the person became physically dependent on drugs, the primary reason why he continues to take drugs is:
a. Experience pleasureb. Escape from realityc. Relieve discomfortd. Afraid of withdrawal
108. The application of drug directly to the body site such as skin and mucous membrane usually termed as:
a. Topicalb. Iontopheresisc. Inhalationd. Sniffing
109. The first objective of all fire prevention units is:a. Preventing property damageb. Reducing insure ratesc. Confining fire to an aread. Safeguarding life against fire
110. Which of the following is to causes of the greatest numbers of fire?a. Electrical wiringb. Spontaneous ignitionc. Smoking and matchesd. Lighting
111. In the manufacturer of goods from plastics and pyroxylin materials, fires are mostly to be caused by:
a. Static sparksb. Sparks from machine toolsc. Careless use of flammable liquids during processingd. Explosion of flammable vapors during processing
112. Which of the following is the accepted method of combating fire involving escaping liquefied petroleum gas?
a. Extinguishment by means of the solid stream methodb. Extinguishment by means fog nozzle methodc. Extinguishment by means dry chemical powderd. Control fire rather than extinguish it until the flow of gas can be
stopped or the supply has been exhausted
113. Of the following occupancies, the one whose duration of fire produce by the contents is generally the same order as that for churches is:
a. Schoolsb. Assembly hallsc. Librariesd. Hospital wards
114. When giving first – aid to a man overcome by smoke, one should:a. Bath his face on cold waterb. Give artificial respirationc. Give him a stimulant d. Induce vomiting
115. Because no fire are alike, it impossible to lay down genera plan for fire fighting operations. This view point is unacceptable primarily because:
a. Variety of techniques and methods available are conductive to training at all levels of command
b. Proper utilization of forces at the hand are independent of the variable characteristics of fire situations
c. Elements of similarity are sufficient to establish tactics and strategy applicable in variety situation
d. None of the above
116. You arrive first at an automobile fire; a short circuit caused a fire under the hood which had spread to the dash board. When you arrived the wires are smoldering. Of the following acts, what should performed first is to:
a. Cool the hood by application of waterb. Apply ashes, sand or earth on the hoodc. Cut the battery terminals connectiond. All of the above
117. The spread of fire from to floor in the same building is usually the result of:
a. Fires burning through floorsb. Failure to lack of fire doorsc. Open stairways or shaftd. External exposures through windows
118. Which of the following usually is an indication of the presence of considerable quantities of carbon monoxide in fires?
a. Almost lack of smokeb. Must hot and bright firesc. Presence of winds and streams of dense black smoked. Sparkles flying around
119. The special extinguishing agent best adapted to larger surfaces of flammable liquid is:
a. Streamb. Carbon dioxidec. Foam d. Soda and acid
120. The outstanding fire hazard of boarding and apartment houses is:a. Misuse of electricity b. Smoking and matchesc. Incendiary d. Heating defects
121. The most important factor of the building that should be considered by fire officer is command in seizing up a fire is the :
a. Construction b. Heightc. Occupancyd. Elevator and other shafts
122. Probably one of the most frequent and definite clues to arson or attempted arson are:
a. Intensity of the flameb. Difficulty in extinguishing the firec. Odor of burning materialsd. Multiple fires
123. Ammonia is generally used by the arsonist to :a. Caused an explosion in the buildingb. Start a fire in several different places at the same timec. Increase the possibilities of complete combustiond. Render unnoticeable odor of gasoline
124. Transmission of heat through medium
a. Radiationb. Convectionc. Conductiond. Absorption
125. Which of the following is a necessary element in the crime of arson?a. The building must be occupiedb. The first must occur at night timec. Financial gain must be presentd. The burning must be maliciouse. All of the above
126. When heat is transferred in straight line from a source to a receiving material without heating the intervening medium :
a. Conductionb. Radiationc. Convectiond. Insulation
127. Diffusion of heat through fluid by the means of the flow of the hotter parts of the fluid to cooler part:
a. Radiationb. Conductionc. Convectiond. Absorption
128. Matter made up of very fine solid particle and condensed vapor in air as a consequence of combustion:
a. Ash b. Smogc. Smoked. Fog
129. Chemical change in which fuel and oxygen react, releasing exothermic heat:
a. Decompositionb. Oxidationc. Detonationd. Ignition
130. Three essential ingredients of burning commonly referred to as the TRIANGLE OF FIRE are all EXCEPT ONE:
a. Oxygenb. Fuelc. Heatd. Light
131. All EXCEPT one are the three ways by which heat can be transferred to facilitate start or spread of fire:
a. Conductionb. Radiationc. Trailerd. Sealants
132. All EXCEPT one are the three devices that can investigator should look for in a highly suspected arson case:
a. Igniterb. Plantsc. Trailerd. Lighter
133. The two causes of the accidental fire:a. Smoking and electrical
b. Fluid and lighterc. Lighter and matchesd. Matches and candle
134. Arson is a crime which is difficult to secure evidence because the:a. Evidence can easily be removeb. Crime scene cannot be reconstructedc. Evidence is usually consumedd. Investigator does not know what to look for
135. If fire breaks out simultaneously in six different parts of a building; it is most reasonable to believe that the fire is the result of:
a. Explosiveb. Spontaneous combustionc. Carelessnessd. Arson
136. If arson investigator encounters a situation in the line of duty which is not covered by the rule, he should:
a. Use his own judgment in the matterb. Confer with other investigatorsc. Refer the matter to his superiord. Confer with a local official or a lawyer
137. Legally, in order to establish a case of arson:a. The fire must have been started by the suspects own handsb. The property does not belong to the suspect of crimec. The evidence of incendiarism must be direct and positive, not
circumstantiald. The presumption that is accidental in origin must first be overcomee. All of the above
138. In trying to establish the fact of incendiary origin of a fire by direct evidence, which of the following would you considered as not pertinent to that purpose:
a. The arrangement of the furnitureb. The arrangement and position of stock and materialc. The number of separate and distinct fires on the premises at the
same timed. The size of the insurance policy
139. To establish the fact that a fire was promoted by incendiary motives, an investigator will, in most cases have to rely on:
a. The possibility of suspects alibib. The statement of confession made by the suspectc. The evidence obtain by other law enforcement agenciesd. Circumstantial and physical evidence
140. It is necessary to determine whether a fire started inside or outside the building to:
a. Study the techniques of the person who started the fireb. Provide date for statistical reports on how most fire startedc. Aid in placing responsibility and establishing motivesd. Eliminate part of the suspect
141. Motives for arson can be divided into four broad classifications. Of the following motives, the one which DOES NOT applies is:
a. Spiteb. Profitc. Pyromaniad. Duress
142. The vehicle was on fire, caused by a short circuit, you were the first person to arrive. Which one of the following acts should you perform first?
a. Cut off the ignition wiring by knifeb. Cool the hood by flushing water c. Apply ashes or oil on hoodd. Disconnect the battery terminal connections
143. One of the following does not consist as fire hazard.a. Asbestosb. Boraxc. Phosphate of ammoniad. Sulfur
144. You were on your way home late at night where you noticed smoke pouring out on one of the window in a house in which several families reside. Your first consideration under these circumstances should be to:
a. Determine the cause of smokeb. Arouse all the residents in the housec. Carry out to safety any person overcome by the smoked. Summon fire apparatus to the source of the fire
145. Of the following, the one in which is perhaps the most important element in fire prevention in the residence is:
a. Periodic inspection by the members of the fire departmentb. Care in the operation of electrical appliancesc. Proper and regular disposal of combustive wasted. Radio announcements calling attention to fire board in a house
146. After having extinguished the fire, every effort should be made to determine how the fire started. The primary person for determining the fire of origin is to:
a. Reduce the amount of damage cause by the fireb. Determine how the fire has been foughtc. Eliminate causes of fire in the futured. Approve salvage operations
147. A partially filled gasoline drum is a more dangerous fire hazard than a full one. Of the following, the best justification for this statement is that:
a. A partially filled gasoline drum contains relatively little airb. Gasoline is difficult to ignitec. Gasoline vapors are more explosive than gasoline itselfd. Ai r is not combustible
148. Which of the following most constitute fire hazard?a. Sodium chlorideb. Calcium chloridec. Chromiumd. Silicon dioxide
149. Exit doors in theaters should swing out in the direction of the street mainly because:
a. People should walk not run in the nearest exitb. The doors may not catch firec. Exits are more readily seend. Audiences can go easier
150. Spontaneous combustion may be the reason for a pile of oily rags catching fire. Generally speaking, spontaneous is the direct result of:
a. Application of flameb. Falling sparksc. Intense sunlight
d. Chemical reaction
151. Which is the larger, more inclusive field of study in the investigative sciences?
a. Forensic Scienceb. Criminalisticsc. Ballisticsd. Dactylography
152. A crime scene technician would use more inductive logic than a chief investigator
a. True b. False
153. Who invented the idea of plainclothes police detectives?a. Allan Pinkertonb. Sir Robert Peelc. J. Edgar Hooverd. Teddy Roosevelt
154. Trace evidence refers to any substance which may require a microscope to look at.
a. True b. False
155. Physical evidence describes any substance where its properties are known by reaction with another substance.
a. Trueb. False
156. Class evidence is evidence that can be traced back to its manufacturer.
a. Trueb. False
157. What was the first scientific method of criminals?a. Fingerprint cardsb. The line – upc. The Bertillon methodd. The Vucetich – Henry system
158. Dactylography is another name for forensic dentistry.a. Trueb. False
159. Forensic entymology involves the study of insects.a. Trueb. False
160. What are the chances of two people having the same DNA “fingerprint”?a. 4 million to 1b. 3 billion to 1c. 30 billion to 1d. 60 billion to 1
161. A hair sample should include the root to collect DNA evidence.a. Trueb. False
162. All guns when fired, except Smith & Wesson, leave a clockwise striation pattern on the bullet.
a. Trueb. False
163. Which of the following is NOT a component of gunpowder residue?a. Leadb. Bariumc. Antimonyd. Arsenic
164. Chromotography involves the absorption of light by a substance.a. Trueb. False
165. What are the second most common types of prints?a. Archesb. Loopsc. Whorlsd. Accidentals
166. According to the portrait parley of identification, which set peculiarities are the most important?
a. Age, race, buildb. Nose, hair, complexionc. Chin, eyes, lipsd. Neck, mouth, ears
167. What is the standard inner perimeter for roping off an outdoor crime scene?
a. Ten square feetb. Twenty square feetc. Forty square feetd. Sixty square feet
168. Exterior photographs of the crime scene would be taken in a clockwise pattern.
a. Trueb. False
169. What kind of sketch would generally be used with an outdoor crime scene?
a. The coordinate methodb. The triangulation methodc. The cross – projection methodd. The single spiral method
170. A spiral search pattern is usually requires two officers.a. True b. False
171. What kind of search pattern is best if you want to be sure you cover everything?
a. Zoneb. Strip c. Spirald. Grid
172. The correct order of a crime scene analysis is:a. Sketch, search, photographb. Search, sketch, photographc. Photograph, search, sketchd. Photograph, sketch, search
173. What tells the difference between a rock and bullet hole?a. A rock leaves both radial and concentric cracksb. A bullet leaves both radial and concentric cracks
c. A bullet leaves only radial cracksd. A bullet leaves only concentric cracks
174. A soil sample would most easily be tested by:a. Chromatographyb. Spectrophotometryc. A density – gradient tubed. Its refraction index
175. What is the most distinguishing feature of a paint sample?a. Wetnessb. Colorc. Shined. Smoothness
176. The least common man – made fiber is:a. Nylon b. Polyesterc. Rayond. Spandex
177. Fiber evidence is best classified by its:a. Massb. Volumec. Densityd. Refraction index
178. What does it mean if a person is a “secretor”?a. They sweat a lot at crime scenes due to a severe perspiration
problemb. Their saliva and other non – blood fluids can be traced to a blood
typec. Their bodily fluids are easily found at crime scenesd. They leave easily fingerprints to lift because of excessive skin
oil
179. What is the least common blood type?a. Type Ob. Type Ac. Type Bd. Type AB
180. Blood – spatter analysis is most often found in cases where the suspected manner of death was accidental.
a. True b. False
181. You should let laboratory technicians wash a shoeprint impression if it needs it.
a. Trueb. False
182. Which of the following is a good characteristic of interrogation rooms?
a. A two – way mirror should be includedb. A dummy telephone should be includedc. A working telephone should be includedd. The room should be sparsely furnished
183. Guilty suspects will usually scratch what part of their body?a. Head b. Neckc. Arms
d. Legs
184. Guilty people usually like it when you offer rationalization for their alleged wrong.
a. Trueb. False
185. If a suspect’s eye movement is to their right & up, they are:a. Trying to recall a visual truthb. Trying to make up a visual lifec. Tying to recall an auditory truthd. Trying to make up an auditory life
186. The cognitive interview technique works best on suspect with:a. An alibib. Memory problemsc. Good acting abilityd. Psychiatric problems
187. What is the cognitive interviewing technique?a. Eliciting a non verbal response from the subjectb. Eliciting a verbal, emotional response from the subjectc. Having the subject repeat the story from various starting points in
the storyd. Making the subject feel guilty so they want to confess
188. What method of confronting denial is used on a suspect with a good acting ability and who gives you non verbal behavior to interpret?
a. Cognitive interviewingb. Selective interviewingc. Enticement interviewingd. The Reid model of confession
189. Innocent people have a larger “bubble space” than guilty people.a. True b. False
190. People guilty of something usually nod their heads along with the trunk of their body.
a. Trueb. False
191. Which of the following is NOT one of the three recognized types of informants?
a. Volunteerb. Paidc. Anonymousd. Conscientious
192. The “instigator” informant is used most commonly in what situation?a. A case with no leadsb. A buy – bust operationc. An organized crime cased. During an ongoing trial to get witnesses
193. More informants want protection than money.a. Trueb. False
194. One way to motivate an informant to give better information is to compare them with other informants.
a. True b. False
195. The politically correct way to refer to informants is as:a. Snitchesb. Tipstersc. Junior detectivesd. Special employees
196. Which type of the witnesses should you comes back later to re – interview?
a. The reluctant witnessb. The fearful witnessc. The unaware witnessd. The talkative witness
197. Victims are NOT normally valuable sources of information in property crimes.
a. True b. False
198. Which part of a burglary M.O. file is used to distinguish “skilled” and “unskilled”?
a. Type of premiseb. Means of entryc. Type of lootd. Trademark
199. A goodbye note is found in what percentage of suicide cases?a. 25%b. 50%c. 65%d. 85%
200. A decomposing body is found in a rural area. The size of the largest maggot found in the body is 6 millimeters long. How many days has the victim been dead?
a. 4 daysb. 6 daysc. 8 daysd. 10 days
201. A 120 lb. body has just floated to the surface of a lake. How long has the victim been dead?
a. 4 daysb. 6 daysc. 8 daysd. 10 days
202. Partial rigor mortis (upper body only) has set in. How long has the victim been dead?
a. 6 hoursb. 12 hoursc. 18 hoursd. 36 hours
203. Full rigor mortis (total body stiffness) has set in. Lividity is present and fixed. The body temperature is 77 degrees. How long they been dead?
a. 6 hoursb. 12 hoursc. 18 hoursd. 36 hours
204. Visual, fixed surveillance is also known as:
a. Tracerb. Tailc. Tagd. Stakeout
205. A mother cannot testify against a father in a child abuse case.a. True b. False
206. Arson, like computer crime, requires the perpetrator to have some special skills.
a. Trueb. False
207. Which of the following is NOT a sign of arson using an accelerant?a. Less than 22 minutes from ignition to flashpointb. Melted copper, aluminum, and other metalsc. Melted glass, mirrors, and other glass materialsd. Deep cracks and crevices in wood
208. Arson fires usually burn quicker and larger than other kinds of fires.a. Trueb. False
209. Searching the arson scene is form the area of most damage to least damage.
a. Trueb. False
210. Motive is a fairly unimportant element in solving an arson case.a. Trueb. False
211. What percentage of all fires are usually arsons?a. 20%b. 30%c. 40%d. 50%