"Investigations Vocab"
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What is the purpose of the SWITRS database?

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What does a tracking number allow a user to do?

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What can happen if evidence is spoiled during a legal proceeding?

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What is included in a Traffic Collision Report (TCR)?

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What does Traffic Collision Report Digital Media refer to?

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What is the primary purpose of a death certificate?

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Which of the following does a delivery confirmation typically include?

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What data does an Event Data Recorder (EDR) typically capture?

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What type of documentation is considered evidence in a legal case?

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Which of the following is NOT a function of an Event Data Recorder (EDR)?

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What is one key component of an employment history record?

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What type of data does an EDR record regarding airbag deployment?

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Which of the following describes delivery confirmation?

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What does the term 'impact severity' refer to in EDR data collection?

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What is the primary purpose of an autopsy report?

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Who can serve as a before and after witness in a personal injury case?

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What is a common characteristic of a biased witness in legal cases?

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What information is NOT typically included in a CAD log?

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What is a key advantage of using certified mail?

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Which statement best describes the role of before and after witnesses?

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What is required when recording a conversation?

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What does Signature Confirmation provide?

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What does the slip test measure?

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What is considered a low slip resistance COF value?

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Which COF value range indicates moderate slip resistance?

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Which material is likely to have a COF below 0.40 when wet?

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What COF value is generally regarded as slip-resistant?

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What areas are recommended to have higher COF values?

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Why is a higher COF value considered safety-enhancing?

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What is TRUE for a surface with a COF above 0.60?

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What is a key factor in determining vicarious liability for an employer?

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Which of the following would most likely result in an employer being held vicariously liable?

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What does 'acting on behalf of the employer' generally include?

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What might signify that an employee is acting outside the course and scope of their employment?

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In what situation might an employer not be held liable for an employee's actions?

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What is required for an employer to maintain control over an employee's actions?

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Study Notes

Vocabulary Words

  • 911 Call: Emergency phone call for immediate help from local emergency services
  • Accident Reconstruction: Analysis to determine accident cause and fault
  • Adjuster/Claims Adjuster: Insurance representative assessing property damage claims
  • Agent of Service: Person/entity designated to receive legal documents
  • Animal Control Report: Official document describing animal incident details
  • Autopsy Report: Examination of a deceased person's body to determine cause of death
  • Before and After Witnesses: Individuals describing plaintiff's changes due to injury
  • Bias Witness: Witness whose testimony is influenced by personal interests
  • CAD Log: Digital record of emergency and non-emergency calls
  • Certified Mail: Postal service method providing mailing and delivery proof
  • Coroner Report: Official document detailing death investigation findings
  • Course and Scope: Indicates if defendant's actions were within employment duties
  • Dash Cam Footage: Video recording from a dashboard camera verifying accident details
  • Death Certificate: Official document certifying an individual's death
  • Delivery Confirmation: Proof a mail item or package has been delivered
  • EDR (Event Data Recorder): Device recording vehicle data before, during, and after a collision
  • EDR Data Collection: Recording vehicle speed, brake application, steering angle, throttle position, seatbelt status, airbag deployment, and impact severity
  • Employment History: Record of past and present employment details
  • Evidence: Documentation or testimony proving facts in a case
  • Photographic Evidence: Photos of damage as proof for claims and assessment
  • Police Body Cam: Wearable recording device used by law enforcement
  • Police Dash Cam: Dash mounted camera recording events in front of or around the vehicle
  • Slip Test: Procedure to measure and determine the slip resistance of a surface
    • Low COF (below 0.40): Low slip resistance, high risk of slipping
    • Moderate COF (0.40-0.60): Moderate slip resistance
    • High COF (above 0.60): High slip resistance, low risk of slipping
  • Spoilation of Evidence: Intentional destruction, alteration, or concealment of evidence
  • SWITRS (Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System): Database of traffic collisions in California
  • Tracking Number: Unique identifier for mail items allowing delivery status monitoring
  • Traffic Collision Report: Official document detailing motor vehicle accident facts
  • Traffic Collision Report Digital Media: Electronic records of accidents like photos, videos
  • Traffic Light Sequence: Programmed cycle controlling traffic flow and safety at intersections
  • Umbrella Policy: Additional insurance for significant liability claims that exceed primary policy limits
  • Unbiased Witness: Provides testimony based on factual observations without any personal biases
  • Video Footage: Evidence of events related to an incident
  • Witness Statement: Written account by someone observing or having information related to an incident
  • Site Inspection (Expert): Detailed examination by experts with specific knowledge of the case

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