Chapter 3: Communications
50 questions covering Chapter 3 in the FBRTP Law Enforcement text.
- 1.
The following are methods to documenting an interview:
- A.
Listening, repeating, writing.
- B.
Taking notes, using audio, or video recording.
- C.
Taking a statement, obtaining an affirmation, signature of the officer
- D.
Using a skecth artist, dragging a person into the station, listening.
Correct Answer
B. Taking notes, using audio, or video recording.Explanation
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- 2.
A _________ is one who reports the crime. An ___________ is one who provides information confidentially and whose identity is normally not disclosed until required by law.
- A.
Victim, Suspect.
- B.
Loud mouth, Rat.
- C.
Complaintant, Informant.
- D.
Suspect, Victim.
Correct Answer
C. Complaintant, Informant.Explanation
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- 3.
Young people are loud and noisy, disrespectful to elders and authority, pose threats to officers, are violent, aggressive, and direspectful are examples of:
- A.
Prejudice
- B.
Stereotypes
- C.
Perceptions
- D.
Assumptions
Correct Answer
D. AssumptionsExplanation
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- 4.
FCIC stands for:
- A.
Florida Criminal Information Center
- B.
Florida Communication Information Center
- C.
Florida Center for Information on Crime
- D.
Florida Crime Information Center
Correct Answer
D. Florida Crime Information CenterExplanation
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- 5.
An officer can organize his or her notes in the following ways:
- A.
Pertinent informaiton first, supplementary information second.
- B.
Suspect information, witness information, victim Information
- C.
Chronologically or categorically.
- D.
Before the crime, after the crime
Correct Answer
C. Chronologically or categorically.Explanation
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- 6.
A narrative is best described as the following:
- A.
The way the officer decides to tell his version of the incident.
- B.
Written paragraphs contiaining specific details and pertinent information about an incident.
- C.
Information stated by a witness about an incident.
- D.
All relevant information about an incident as stated by the victim
Correct Answer
B. Written paragraphs contiaining specific details and pertinent information about an incident.Explanation
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- 7.
_________ is the way information is organized and presented in a report.
- A.
Method
- B.
Content
- C.
Body
- D.
Format
Correct Answer
D. FormatExplanation
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- 8.
The following is an example of the proper use of a comma in a sentence:
- A.
When the Officer, arressted the suspect he said "This guy is lucky I didn't shoot him."
- B.
The incident occured on January 1, 2009 at 2345 SW 159th Ave, in Naples, Florida.
- C.
The suspect reached for a large, metal object to attack the victim.
- D.
When, the Officer first arrived, he separated the two individuals.
Correct Answer
C. The suspect reached for a large, metal object to attack the victim.Explanation
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- 9.
When an officer is constantly evaluating the world around them this is known as:
- A.
Self-knowledge
- B.
Day dreaming
- C.
Paranoia
- D.
Self-talk
Correct Answer
D. Self-talkExplanation
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- 10.
The National Crime Information Center (NCIC) is located in:
- A.
Tallahassee, Florida
- B.
Clarksburg, Virgina
- C.
The commonwealth of the District of Columbia
- D.
Clarksburg, West Virgina.
Correct Answer
D. Clarksburg, West Virgina.Explanation
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- 11.
FCC stands for:
- A.
Federal Communist Connection
- B.
Federal Communication Center
- C.
Federal Crime Center
- D.
Federal Communications Commission
Correct Answer
D. Federal Communications CommissionExplanation
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- 12.
The following would be considered essential information for answering calls.
- A.
Officers Identification number and location
- B.
Information provided by the dispatcher
- C.
Complainant's name and address
- D.
All of the above
Correct Answer
D. All of the aboveExplanation
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- 13.
The best time to conduct an interview is:
- A.
When a suspect is known.
- B.
Immediately or shortly after a crime.
- C.
When the officer can schedule a victim or witness to come to the station.
- D.
A few days after the crime to give suspects, witnesses, and victims time to think about the incident.
Correct Answer
B. Immediately or shortly after a crime.Explanation
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- 14.
When writing a report using words that are often confusing is considered using:
- A.
Jargon
- B.
Street talk
- C.
Slang
- D.
Improper words
Correct Answer
D. Improper wordsExplanation
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- 15.
There are many different brands, models, and types of radios for law enforcement use. The basic police radio is generally fitted with at least:
- A.
Radar, gps, criminal tracker, and flashing lights.
- B.
Four switches, levers, or buttons to control volume, squelch, channel selection, and frequency settings.
- C.
Three switches, levers, or buttons to control volume, squelch, and channel selection.
- D.
Microphone, antenna, headset, channel selector.
Correct Answer
C. Three switches, levers, or buttons to control volume, squelch, and channel selection.Explanation
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- 16.
__________ refers to the people and locations comprising the neighborhoods.
- A.
Community
- B.
General public
- C.
City
- D.
Citizens
Correct Answer
A. CommunityExplanation
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- 17.
After completing an interview, the results should be:
- A.
Saved in a database to be retrieved for later use.
- B.
Video taped, recorded or written in a report.
- C.
Compared with the statement of the victim.
- D.
Be documented in a report and properly filed.
Correct Answer
D. Be documented in a report and properly filed.Explanation
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- 18.
Elements of an effective report include the following:
- A.
Factual, clear, complete, legible, timely
- B.
Written in proper standard language, accurate, misspelled, complete
- C.
Clear, concise, properly spelled, free of jargon, well written
- D.
Timely, accurate, introduction, clear, body, concise, conclusion
Correct Answer
A. Factual, clear, complete, legible, timelyExplanation
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- 19.
A sentence is a group of words that contain a _________ and a ___________and express a complete thought.
- A.
Pronoun, verb
- B.
Noun, adverb
- C.
Preposition, conjuction
- D.
Subject, action
Correct Answer
D. Subject, actionExplanation
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- 20.
Proper procedure for checking out of service is to:
- A.
Notifying dispatch you are 10-7.
- B.
Provide identification number, the message out of service and the vehicle number being driven.
- C.
Keying your mike, which automatically sends your identification number to dispatch.
- D.
Provide identification number, the message in service and the vehicle number being driven.
Correct Answer
B. Provide identification number, the message out of service and the vehicle number being driven.Explanation
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- 21.
_________ is the technical vocabulary of a particular profession that has meaning specific to people who work in that feild.
- A.
Slang
- B.
Prejudice
- C.
Cop talk
- D.
Jargon
Correct Answer
D. JargonExplanation
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- 22.
Under principles of clear report writing law enforcement reports should always be:
- A.
Written in third person.
- B.
Written in past tense.
- C.
Written in first person.
- D.
Written in first person, and past tense when appropriate.
Correct Answer
B. Written in past tense.Explanation
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- 23.
______________ is a strong negative belief or feeling about a person, group, or subject that is formed without reviewing all available facts or information.
- A.
Bias
- B.
Stereotyping
- C.
Assumption
- D.
Perception
Correct Answer
A. BiasExplanation
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- 24.
The preferred method for structuring a report is
- A.
Categorizing information into a chronological narrative in standard English format.
- B.
Is to proofread, and edit all mechanical errors.
- C.
Write in first person, with a descriptive narrative in past tense form.
- D.
To include a opening, body, and a conclusion so that the narrative tells a chronological story of what occured.
Correct Answer
D. To include a opening, body, and a conclusion so that the narrative tells a chronological story of what occured.Explanation
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- 25.
An officer should expect _____________ in law enforcement radio transmissions.
- A.
a reasonable expectation of privacy (REP)
- B.
No privacy
- C.
Government intrusion
- D.
Some privacy
Correct Answer
B. No privacyExplanation
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- 26.
The primary responsibility of the interviewer is to:
- A.
Get statements no matter the condition of a suspect or victim.
- B.
Make suspects feel as comfortable as possible to obtain a confession.
- C.
Review the inital findings of the crime scene investigation, and omit non-essential information.
- D.
Obtain all pertinent information relating to the incident, compare it with other case information, and follow agency interview policy and procedures.
Correct Answer
D. Obtain all pertinent information relating to the incident, compare it with other case information, and follow agency interview policy and procedures.Explanation
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- 27.
Officer Smith conducted a traffic stop and called into dispatch the following: "G235, 10-50, at NW 13th St / NW 39th Ave, Westbound, W54FT8, Florida 2009, on late 90's sedan, two occupants. What other essential information did Officer Smith not provide.
- A.
Color, description of vehicle, tag issue year, color of occupants.
- B.
Color, proper year of vehicle, decals on vehicle.
- C.
Color, vehicle make, need for backup or assistance as appropriate.
- D.
Reason for stop.
Correct Answer
C. Color, vehicle make, need for backup or assistance as appropriate.Explanation
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What are the duties of the communications officer?
- A.
They provide non-essential information on calls disptached in an officer's zone.
- B.
Keep officers working the midnight shift awake by telling funny stories.
- C.
They are nonsworn personnel who answer all incoming non-emergency calls and have no authorization to access NCIC.
- D.
They operate the radio and telecommunication system, and access the FCIC/NCIC systems to provide vital information to officers who request it.
Correct Answer
D. They operate the radio and telecommunication system, and access the FCIC/NCIC systems to provide vital information to officers who request it.Explanation
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____________ is a promise to tell the truth regarding an incident, whereas ____________ is a solemn and formal declaration.
- A.
Oath, confirmation
- B.
Affirmation, oath
- C.
Oath, affirmation
- D.
Promise, notary
Correct Answer
C. Oath, affirmationExplanation
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The following are tools that can be used to reduce spelling errors:
- A.
The Complete Idiot's Guide to: Spelling, thesaurus, life line
- B.
Mobile shout out, street shout out
- C.
Supervisors contact information, agency policies and procedures
- D.
Dictionary, or electronic dictionary
Correct Answer
D. Dictionary, or electronic dictionaryExplanation
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Supervisors, reporters, state officials, suspects, defense attorneys and judges are all:
- A.
Indiviudals that can end your career if you screw up.
- B.
People to whom you must get information from.
- C.
Potential readers of a police report.
- D.
The majority of people who will scrutinize what you say or fail to say during court proceedings.
Correct Answer
C. Potential readers of a police report.Explanation
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Identify factors that influence the order of interviews.
- A.
Identifying attitudes or potential witnesses will help the officer decide the order in which to conduct the interview.
- B.
What statement the suspect has to make and the significance of what a witness can add over statements made by the victim.
- C.
Whether an individual is a hostile witness, hostile victim, nonhositle suspect.
- D.
None of the above
Correct Answer
A. Identifying attitudes or potential witnesses will help the officer decide the order in which to conduct the interview.Explanation
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Why is it important to separate interviewees?
- A.
Officer should separate interviewees to get a better idea of who is lying and who is being honest.
- B.
Interviewees should not be separated due to the habit of different stories being told.
- C.
Separating interviewees is a form of officer dominance.
- D.
It is important to prevent them from discussing the incident among themselves.
Correct Answer
D. It is important to prevent them from discussing the incident among themselves.Explanation
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__________ is a written document prepared by a law enforcement officer that gives information about an event, situation, or person encountered by the officer.
- A.
Statement
- B.
Affirmataion
- C.
Report
- D.
Affidavit
Correct Answer
C. ReportExplanation
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Detective Smith is conducting an interrogation and notices his suspect is refusing to look him in the eye, has inconsistent responses, is unable to sit still, and has a repeated insistence that he is unable to understand simple questions. Detective Smith determines that the suspect is being:
- A.
Truthful
- B.
Deceptive
- C.
Insightful
- D.
Unwavering
Correct Answer
B. DeceptiveExplanation
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__________ is demonstrated by showing consideration, respect, and cooperation when interacting with others.
- A.
Professionalism
- B.
Compassion
- C.
Proficiency
- D.
Courtesy
Correct Answer
D. CourtesyExplanation
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When an officer demonstarates no anger, fear, no negatives emotions and can remain calm he is demonstrating elements:
- A.
of courtesy, professionalism, and positive self-image
- B.
Of evey law enforcement officer.
- C.
That are essential to effective interpersonal communication.
- D.
Essential to the effective communication process.
Correct Answer
C. That are essential to effective interpersonal communication.Explanation
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___________ is a notion, statement, or belief about a person, group, or event that may or may not be factual.
- A.
Stereotype
- B.
Assumption
- C.
Bias
- D.
Perception
Correct Answer
B. AssumptionExplanation
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The law requires that when an officer administers an oath that the interviewee raise his or her right hand and be told that any false information given may consitute perjury.
- A.
False
- B.
True
- C.
Depends
- D.
None of the above
Correct Answer
A. FalseExplanation
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__________ is a fixed and unvarying idea or opinion or a person, group, or subject.
- A.
Assumption
- B.
Bias
- C.
Sterotype
- D.
Perception
Correct Answer
C. SterotypeExplanation
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The following are forms of nonverbal communication:
- A.
Yawning, eyes rolling around, erradtic hand gestures, whistling dixie
- B.
Messge sent by posture, muscle tension, facial expression
- C.
How long it takes a person to respond to a question, facial expression, muscle flexion, crying
- D.
Spontaneous utterances, language barriers, hand gestures
Correct Answer
B. Messge sent by posture, muscle tension, facial expressionExplanation
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Detective Jane Doe is conducting an interview with a juvenile regarding a number of burglaries in the city. The parents of the juvenile have _______ to talk to their child, ________ before being questioned by law enforcement.
- A.
No rights, even if requested
- B.
the right, without a request
- C.
Some rights, depending on agency policy
- D.
the right, if requested
Correct Answer
D. the right, if requestedExplanation
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CJIS stands for:
- A.
Commission of Justice Information Statutes
- B.
Criminal Justice Information Services
- C.
Criminal Justice Informative Services
- D.
Criminal Juvenille Information Services
Correct Answer
B. Criminal Justice Information ServicesExplanation
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How can an officer evaluate the effectiveness of an interview?
- A.
Through the determination of guilt based on the suspect's answers to critical questions.
- B.
If the who, what, when, where, why and how of the incident can be answered, then most likely, the desired results were acheived,.
- C.
An offficer can evaluate the effectiveness of an interview by eliminating resonable doubt in the minds of a jury.
- D.
By answering the who, what, when, where, and sometimes why of a criminal investigation.
Correct Answer
B. If the who, what, when, where, why and how of the incident can be answered, then most likely, the desired results were acheived,.Explanation
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____________ is a brief statement which indicates that the officer hears what the person is saying and is inclined to hear more.
- A.
Mirroring
- B.
Hearsay
- C.
Courtesy
- D.
Minimal encouragers
Correct Answer
D. Minimal encouragersExplanation
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When data must be entered into FCIC/NCIC, the officer must provide the _________ and __________ to the person at the agency responsible for making such data entries.
- A.
Original, all available copies
- B.
Yellow copy, supplemental copy
- C.
Original, supplemental documentation
- D.
Affirmed, notarized documentaion
Correct Answer
C. Original, supplemental documentationExplanation
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