Corrections Academy Investigations Practice Test

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• Which term refers to sexual gratification through petting or association with animals?
• Which form refers to assuming another person’s identity to commit wrongdoing?
• Which is presented by the means of spoken word?
• Which burglar cuts through floors, walls, or ceilings to reach goals?
• When responding to a robbery in progress, what tactic should the officer maintain?
• In evidentiary terms, what does the term "relevant" mean?
• Which term describes sexual pleasure from eating human flesh?
• Which phrase denotes gaining or exerting influence or control over a controlled dangerous substance?
• Which concept relates to whether evidence is legally allowed to be considered at trial, i.e., acceptance in court?
• Date of Birth (DOB) is listed as an identifier type. Which option reflects this?
• Which burglar typically attacks a safe through the dial by using a drill or punch to pull out the dial?
• Which pattern is described as ridges that enter from one side and exit from the same side, typically forming a loop?
• Which form describes the use of another person’s identity to commit crimes?
• Which statement best describes juvenile burglars?
• Which term describes an impulse to steal items for sexual excitement?
• Which term is associated with being a 'peeping tom'?
• The theft of anything of value from purse or wallet, from the person or in their immediate control, by use of force/intimidation or snatching, NOT with a dangerous weapon is which offense?
• What characteristic best describes patent fingerprints?
• Which description best fits an unskilled burglar?
• All suicides should be treated as a
• Which form is specifically associated with the theft of medical information?
• Which practice is part of the guidelines for effective interrogation?
• What term describes sexual intercourse conducted without the victim's lawful consent?
• Which pattern is described as ridges that enter from one side and exit on the same side, typically forming a loop?
• Which type of burglar enters a store before closing and hides until after closing, possibly leaving with items or giving them to an accomplice?
• Which substance is described as having physical and psychological effects and is derived from cannabis sativa and cannabis indica?
• If the suspect is on the scene, you should...
• The taking of a motor vehicle belonging to another by force or intimidation while the offender is in the presence of the person in possession of the vehicle is known as what offense?
• Which term refers to using the internet for sex?
• Which option is listed as a government-issued identifier?
• What term describes any drug or hormonal substance chemically related to testosterone?
• Which term refers to the substance affecting functions of the body or mind when taken into the body or applied to the surface?
• Which phrase identifies the main categories of drugs including stimulant, hallucinogen, depressant, narcotic, and anabolic steroid?
• Schedule IV drugs have a ______ potential for abuse. ______ have an accepted medical use in the U.S.; abuse may lead to ______; typical drugs include cough syrup with not more than 200 milligrams of codeine per 100 milliliters.
• Which form of identity theft involves stealing or misusing medical information?
• Which term refers to equipment, products, and materials used or designed for use in connection with CDS?
• Which item describes the approach, arrival on scene, decision to enter, pursuit, search, and apprehension of suspect?
• What best characterizes a skilled burglar?
• Which term means rubbing against the body of another for sexual gratification?
• Which type of evidence consists of tangible objects such as fingerprints, weapons, or bloodstains?
• How many types of identifiers are listed?
• Marijuana, LSD, PCP, and MDMA are best described as which category?
• Which action is listed as arranging for searching the scene and collection of evidence?
• Do Schedule I drugs have an accepted medical use in the United States?
• Which form involves using another person’s identity to commit crimes?
• In the study material, which term is described as the condition resulting from drug abuse?
• Which term describes an intense desire to beat, whip, or club someone?
• Which Latin term refers to the deceased body of the offense that serves as objective proof that a crime has taken place?
• Which term is defined as the killing of another human being by the act, procurement, or culpable omission of another human being?
• Which term describes evidence used to illustrate that which is actual, such as a diagram or chart mapping a fact?
• Which form refers to using an actual person's identity to commit fraud in financial contexts?
• Which term describes evidence that comes from a source not disqualified by unrelated factors, making it acceptable as a source?
• What is a common first step to reveal latent fingerprints on non-porous surfaces?
• Which term describes sexual pleasure from drinking or drawing blood?
• The combination of picture spreads, mug books, and physical lineups is typically used for what purpose in investigations?
• Which term describes expression of feeling by use of a specific object?
• Which of the following is listed as a governmental issued identifier?
• Which set lists the three basic fingerprint patterns?
• Which activity helps fill gaps in the preliminary inquiry and is a good public relations tool that introduces the mechanism for a successful conclusion?
• Which term describes possession of a CDS when there is evidence of intent to distribute?
• Which term describes being sexually aroused by urine?
• Which term describes an uncontrolled urge to steal for sexual pleasure?
• Latent fingerprints require processing to become visible. Which term describes the fingerprints that are immediately visible on a surface after contact?
• Which term describes equipment or articles used in relation to CDS?
• One of the five main methods burglars operate is to look for an empty residence or business and break in. Which option best describes this method?
• Which term describes sexual intercourse between an animal and a human?
• Which term means a defined procedure followed for gratification?
• What are two factors that affect an interview?
• A crime in which one person steals personal data of another with the intent of achieving some kind of gain is which offense?
• Which term describes sexual delight obtained with an association of fire?
• Upon arrival to homicide/suicide scene the first officer should
• Which term describes communication written or spoken?
• Which term describes sexual arousal from contact with feces?
• Which form involves creating an identity by mixing real and fake data?
• Which term denotes sexual arousal linked to fire?
• Which form is created by combining real information with fictitious data to form a new identity?
• Which fingerprint pattern is characterized by ridges forming circular or spiral patterns around a center?
• Which form involves constructing a fraudulent identity by combining real data with fake data?
• How many forms of identity theft are listed in the material?
• What are the three types of crime scene search patterns?
• Which statement best describes the role of verbal and nonverbal communication in interrogation guidelines?
• When dealing with a living victim, which action is described as important?
• Which Latin term is used to describe the proof of a crime consisting of the deceased body?
• Handwriting comparison and fingerprint checks in an investigation: do they automatically exclude homicide as a possibility?
• Who is interviewed during an investigation?
• Schedule V drugs have a ______ potential for abuse. ______ have an accepted medical use in the U.S.; abuse may lead to ___________; typical drugs include cough syrups with codeine.
• Delivery of a CDS by physical delivery, administering, subterfuge, furnishing a prescription, or by filling, packaging, labeling or compounding the substance is best described as which?
• Which burglary scenario involves approaching the scene and pursuing potential suspects?
• A fingerprint pattern that enters from one side and exits on the same side is known as what?
• Which term refers to the subsequent investigation conducted after initial scene processing?
• Which term describes sexual pleasure through contact with human excrement?
• Formal solicitation of information is best described as which activity?
• Which term is used for phone-based sexual activity when it is consensual?
• Which category is defined as the killing of another human being by the act, procurement, or culpable omission of another human being?
• Which step is described as maintaining the integrity of the crime scene?
• Which term refers to stabbing or cutting with sexual pleasure from blood shedding?
• The taking of anything of value from a person in which the offender intentionally inflicts serious bodily injury is classified as which degree of robbery?
• Which factor helps reduce influence by others during an interview?
• Which category includes items like maps, diagrams, and models used to illustrate the testimony?
• What is the standard abbreviation for the metric term kilogram?
• Which term describes taking of anything of value from another by force or intimidation without a weapon?
• Which form involves using a stolen identity to access accounts or services under that identity?
• Which category includes first degree murder, second degree murder, manslaughter, negligent homicide, and vehicular homicide?
• If a suicide note is present, the scene should be
• Which of the following is an example of documentary evidence?
• Which form is given to represent the acronym that explains the first step in discharging a police function?
• Which statement best describes Schedule I drugs in terms of abuse potential and medical use?
• Which of the following is NOT listed as a type of burglar?
• Which of the following is NOT listed as an identifier type?
• Which term describes peeping to observe others for sexual arousal?
• Rape committed when the victim is incapacitated due to intoxication or mental incapacity, or submits under the belief that the offender is her husband (induced by the offender) is classified as which degree?
• Which action involves breaking store windows, grabbing items, and leaving rapidly?
• Which depressant example is listed among commonly abused substances?
• Which term describes a form of exhibitionism and voyeurism involving sexual acts with several parties?
• Which term best describes a pattern of relying on a drug?
• What is a drug?
• Which term describes erotic stimuli derived from an object or objects?
• Which guideline helps avoid escalation during interrogation?
• Which term involves exposing genitals to an unsuspecting person?
• Which form is most directly associated with using health records to obtain medical services?
• Which term describes the method of drilling or punching to remove the safe dial?
• What should be checked upon arrival to a scene to assess life?
• Which term denotes sexual arousal from blood, typically involving stabbing or cutting?
• Which technique involves chemical reagents to develop latent fingerprints?
• Which category of burglars is described as staying in a location to wait for an opportune moment before committing a crime?
• Which elements are emphasized in the guidelines for effective interrogation?
• Which term best describes arousal from objects used for stimulation rather than people?
• What detail should be noted upon arrival?
• Which statement correctly describes direct evidence?
• Which term refers to a drug that requires a prescription under federal law?
• Which item is used for photo identification in investigations?
• How many types of burglars are described, and what are they?
• Which type of burglary involves breaking store windows and quickly taking items?
• Which degree of rape involves the victim being 65 years or older or similar factors?
• Taking of anything of value from another by force or intimidation when the offender leads the victim to believe they are armed with a dangerous weapon is which degree?
• What is the purpose of an interview?
• Which drug is an anabolic steroid mentioned as commonly abused?
• Which type of fingerprint is made visible by dusting with powders or chemicals?
• Which of the following is NOT listed as a form of identity theft?
• Which term refers to burglars who stay in a location to wait for an opportune crime?
• Which concept involves coordination of responding units, quiet and/or blacked-out approach, containment of the area, contacting complainant to verify description, conducting a controlled search of area or location, and checking for clues?
• Which drug is described as being in powder and crack form and used as an anesthetic?
• Rape committed under circumstances such as the victim being 65 years or older, or overcome by force, or threats of great bodily harm with power of execution, or offender armed with a dangerous weapon, or victim under 13, or two or more offenders, or victim with physical or mental infirmity is classified as which degree?
• Which kind of evidence includes representations such as photographs, sketches, diagrams, casts, and models to represent actual evidence in court?
• Which of the following is listed as a financial issued identifier?
• Schedule II drugs have a high potential for abuse and have an accepted medical use in the U.S.; abuse can lead to severe physical or psychological dependence. Which option best captures this description?
• Which of the following is a commonly abused narcotic?
• Which term refers to unauthorized entry of critical infrastructure?
• What is the purpose of interrogation?
• Possession of a CDS when the elements can be established as evidence of intent to distribute is described as what?
• Which term is defined as excessive or persistent use of a drug in regard to accepted medical practice?
• Nonformal solicitation of information is best described as which activity?
• Which item is NOT among common burglary classifications listed?
• Which type of fingerprint is visible because it transfers substances like blood or ink to a surface?
• What does drug misuse mean?
• Why is taking notes at the scene important?
• Which term describes any drug or drug product bearing on the label of the manufacturer or distributor, as required by the FDA, including the warning 'caution: federal law prohibits dispensing without prescription'?
• Which of the following is NOT one of the three basic fingerprint patterns?
• What is the potential for abuse for Schedule I drugs?
• Which type of evidence requires multiple linked facts to prove a point, rather than proving it directly?
• Which form describes the unauthorized use of someone’s personal information to obtain money or goods?
• Which term encompasses erotic arousal arising from objects rather than people?
• Which term lists five grades of homicide?
• Which form is described as 'ID theft assumption' in the material?
• Which trio of qualities must evidence possess to be accepted in court?
• Which statement best defines distribution of a CDS?
• Brady v. Maryland is a landmark case associated with which aspect of evidence?
• Which drug is commonly used in powder form and crack form as an anesthetic?
• What term describes the act of using children for sex acts?
• Which two species of cannabis are cited as having physical and psychological effects?
• What term refers to the effect that evidence has on the verdict, often considered with admissibility but fundamentally distinct from it?
• Which term refers to a sequence of ritual actions followed to achieve gratification?
• What method is described for making latent fingerprints visible?
• Which term describes sexual intercourse with a corpse?
• Who is typically the subject of an interrogation?
• Which is a key objective of proper timing in an interrogation?
• Which activity involves obtaining inventory of missing and/or damaged items, ensuring physical evidence is not altered, and using neighborhood canvassing to identify suspects or vehicles?
• Schedule III drugs have a ______ potential for abuse. ______ have an accepted medical use in the U.S.; abuse may lead to ______.
• In evidentiary terms, what does "material" mean?
• Which of the following is listed as an identifier type?
• What is the general term for the act of killing another person?
• Which type of evidence directly leads to the point of issue without requiring inferences or deductions?
• Which term describes rubbing against the body of another for sexual gratification?
• Which statement best compares latent and patent fingerprints?
• Which term is described as 'not necessary to constitute rape' in the material?
• Which term describes taking of anything of value from another by force or intimidation WITH a dangerous weapon?
• Which option is a grade of homicide?
• Which of the following is an anabolic steroid commonly abused?
• Which type of fingerprint would be found on surfaces where the finger touches and leaves a visible impression?
• Which term describes drugs that are chemically and pharmacologically related to testosterone?
• When entering a scene to preserve evidence, what should be prioritized?
• Which term denotes a dream-like state with a vague continuity?
• Which term describes sexual arousal from observing others engaging in sexual acts?
• Adderall, Ritalin, Concerta, Apidex, and Predludin are examples of which category?
• Which burglary type involves entering an inhabited dwelling or dwelling during a home invasion scenario?