Quiz: Criminal Investigation

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the primary goal of criminal investigation?

A. To collect evidence B. To apprehend criminals C. To investigate crimes D. To prosecute criminals

1. What type of evidence is collected during a criminal investigation?

A. Physical evidence B. Testimonial evidence C. Documentary evidence D. All of the above

1. What is the purpose of collecting evidence in a criminal investigation?

A. To prove the identity of a suspect B. To prove the guilt of a suspect C. To prove the innocence of a suspect D. To identify the motive of a crime

1. What is the most important part of a criminal investigation?

A. Interviewing witnesses B. Collecting evidence C. Apprehending suspects D. Analyzing evidence

True or False Questions

1. A criminal investigation is the same as a criminal trial.

A. True B. False

1. It is possible to conduct a criminal investigation without collecting any evidence.

A. True B. False

1. It is important to preserve evidence during a criminal investigation.

A. True B. False

1. Criminal investigation is only used to investigate major crimes.

A. True B. False

Fill-in-the-Blank Questions

1. A criminal investigation is the process of __________ a crime.

2. The primary goal of a criminal investigation is to __________ evidence.

3. The process of collecting evidence in a criminal investigation is known as __________.

4. The __________ of evidence is an important part of a criminal investigation.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the difference between physical evidence and testimonial evidence?

2. Describe the process of analyzing evidence in a criminal investigation.

3. What is the role of a criminal investigator in a criminal investigation?

4. What are the benefits of using modern technology in a criminal investigation?

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Practice Sheet: Criminal Investigation

1. What is the primary goal of a criminal investigation? A. To identify the perpetrator of the crime. B. To prove the perpetrator’s guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. C. To determine the cause of the crime. D. To provide evidence for a criminal trial.

2. What type of evidence is used in criminal investigations? A. Physical evidence B. Testimony C. Documentary evidence D. All of the above

3. What is the most important factor in a successful criminal investigation? A. The amount of evidence collected. B. The speed of the investigation. C. The experience of the investigator. D. The accuracy of the evidence.

4. True or False: Criminal investigations are always conducted by law enforcement officers.

A. True B. False

1. What type of evidence is most commonly used in criminal investigations? A. Fingerprints B. DNA C. Surveillance footage D. Eyewitness testimony

2. What type of evidence is used to link suspects to a crime scene? A. Fingerprints B. Surveillance footage C. Eyewitness testimony D. All of the above

3. True or False: Criminal investigations can only be conducted by the police.

A. True B. False

Answer Key: 1. A 2. D 3. D 4. False 5. A 6. D 7. False