J11 ONLINE EXAM 3 ANSWERS - ASHWORTH

J11 ONLINE EXAM 3 ANSWERS - ASHWORTH

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J11 Online Exam 3 Answers (Ashworth)
Question 1

5 / 5 points
The mechanics of note taking refers to all of the following EXCEPT:
Question options:
the selection of an appropriate writing instrument.
taking notes in a way that allows only the note taker to understand and interpret what they mean.
the selection of a specific type of notebook.
the practical application of writing down the initial findings of an investigation in a notebook.
Question 2

5 / 5 points




The writing instrument you choose must:
Question options:
not be pencil, because someone could alter your notes.
be black or navy ink.
not bleed and be able to stand the test of time.
be stored in your jacket pocket.


Question 3

5 / 5 points
Once the officer leaves roll call for the field, he or she should index information received:
Question options:
alphabetically.
chronologically.
at the end of his or her shift.
by the category of the crime.
Question 4

5 / 5 points
At the conclusion of a witness interview, it is important to:
Question options:
stress to the interviewee that the information given must be correct since he or she will have to swear to the information in court.
review the information and ask the interviewee to add or clarify points as necessary.
tell the interviewee that he or she may not change any of the information since you already have taken notes.
tell the interviewee that he or she should not discuss the information with anyone else.
Question 5

5 / 5 points
It is important that an investigator be all of the following when interviewing someone EXCEPT:
Question options:
intimidating.
professional.
seeking the help of a witness rather than expecting it.
courteous.
Question 6

5 / 5 points
Notes are sometimes referred to as the __________ of an investigation.
Question options:
building blocks
memory
evidence
the critical pieces
Question 7

5 / 5 points
Most officers start the day:
Question options:
with a cup of coffee.
typing up reports from the previous night.
in their patrol cars with their partners.
sitting in roll call where they learn about crimes that have been committed in the past 24 hours.
Question 8

5 / 5 points
It is absolutely critical that you take __________ notes in the field, which means that the statements you write are correct, measurements are precise, names are spelled correctly, and phone numbers and addresses are without error.
Question options:
ethical
readable
accurate
concise
Question 9

5 / 5 points
If an experienced investigator does not have a tape measure, he or she:
Question options:
has learned how to step off longer distances and record an accurate measurement.
can rely on intuition to guess measurements.
typically uses nearby parked automobiles to measure from.
can use objects such as painted lines or temporary signs to measure from.
Question 10

5 / 5 points
Good penmanship:
Question options:
is synonymous with solid investigating.
is not needed because everyone uses computers today.
cannot be taught.
helps other professionals read your notes.
Question 11

5 / 5 points
The most important reason you should never remove pages from your notebook is because:
Question options:
missing pages destroy the sequential numbering.
missing pages call the integrity of both the notes and investigator into question.
missing pages could be lost.
missing pages may be the key to solving the crime.
Question 12

5 / 5 points
The basic uses of field notes include all the following EXCEPT:
Question options:
storage of information.
an aid to your memory.
building blocks for reports.
desk paperweight.
Question 13

5 / 5 points
An investigator should always place the notebook's identifying data on the:
Question options:
middle page of the notebook.
field notebook cover.
outside back cover of the notebook.
inside back cover of the notebook.
Question 14

5 / 5 points
The most important reason for organizing your notebook so you can find information quickly is:
Question options:
you will forget particular crimes if you rely on memory alone.
you will have many cases to juggle.
you may be reprimanded for sloppiness by your superior.
you will need the notes to type the accompanying report.
Question 15

5 / 5 points
To expedite the interview process, ask the person to tell you what happened:
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in 10 minutes.
in 100 words.
and to take as long as necessary, so he or she won't forget any details.
in 30 to 40 words.
Question 16

0 / 5 points
Field interview cards, or fill-in-the-blank-type cards about persons interviewed, might be stored or:
Question options:
destroyed at a later date.
kept in an officer's pocket.
photocopied and then stored or destroyed.
circulated throughout the agency or department to relevant personnel.
Question 17

5 / 5 points
Investigators should never include personal information in their investigative notes or notebooks, since:
Question options:
others will read the notebook on a regular basis.
information may be subject to subpoena.
it is against most department policies.
it detracts from the important information.
Question 18

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Once the witness has given you the expedited version of what happened, you should:
Question options:
ask specific questions that require specific answers.
write the report while the witness waits, in case you have any more questions.
ask the witness to think and answer again, to make sure he or she didn't leave anything out.
end the interview.
Question 19

5 / 5 points
The use of codes, symbols, and abbreviations in note taking is:
Question options:
absolutely necessary given that forms do not allow room for narratives.
likely to lead to a mistrial.
permissible in certain situations.
not permissible.
Question 20

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A fairly common phenomenon in recent years is for convicted serial killers to confess to crimes they committed long ago. Old well-written notes in this instance help to:
Question options:
preserve evidence.
convict the serial killer on additional murder charges.
keep the serial killer in solitary confinement.
jog the investigator's memory.

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