Criminal Investigations 1st 9 Weeks Exam PDF

Criminal Investigations 1st 9 Weeks Exam Instructor: Mr. G. Rachel Please choose the correct answer choice for each question listed below. 1. Which of the following describes criminal damage to property in the 2n...

Criminal Investigations 1st 9 Weeks Exam Instructor: Mr. G. Rachel Please choose the correct answer choice for each question listed below. 1. Which of the following describes criminal damage to property in the 2nd degree? A) Destroying a vehicle B) Causing damage to another's property worth more than $500 C) Setting fire to a building D) Vandalizing a public park 2. What constitutes aggravated assault under Georgia law? A) Causing harm without a weapon B) Intentionally threatening someone with a deadly weapon C) Accidentally injuring someone D) Fighting in public 3. Which action is classified as aggravated battery? A) Slapping someone during an argument B) Causing serious bodily injury intentionally C) Pushing someone out of the way D) Hitting someone with an object that is not a weapon 4. What does the term "murder" imply in Georgia law? A) Killing someone in self-defense B) Causing death intentionally or with malice aforethought C) Killing an animal D) Accidentally causing someone's death 5. What differentiates voluntary manslaughter from murder? A) The use of a weapon B) The presence of provocation C) The time of day the crime occurs D) The mental state of the perpetrator 6. What is involuntary manslaughter defined as? A) Killing someone in a fit of rage B) Unintentional killing resulting from reckless behavior C) A premeditated killing D) Killing someone in a car accident without negligence 7. Which criminal act is defined as non-consensual sexual intercourse? A) Sexual battery B) Aggravated sexual battery C) Rape D) Child molestation 8. What constitutes child molestation under Georgia law? A) Engaging in sexual acts with a minor B) Fondling an adult without consent C) Making inappropriate comments to a child D) Viewing child pornography 9. What is sexual battery defined as? A) Non-consensual sexual intercourse B) Unwanted sexual contact without penetration C) Child molestation D) Aggravated sexual battery 10. What distinguishes aggravated sexual battery from sexual battery? A) The age of the victim B) The use of force and foreign object C) The location of the crime D) The relationship between the victim and perpetrator 11. What is the first step an officer should take when arriving at a crime scene? A) Collect evidence B) Secure the scene C) Interview witnesses D) Take photographs 12. Which of the following is essential for preserving the integrity of a crime scene? A) Allowing media access B) Limiting the number of people who enter the scene C) Moving evidence to a safer location D) Cleaning up any spills 13. What is the purpose of establishing a perimeter around a crime scene? A) To keep media away B) To allow easy access for the investigation team C) To prevent contamination and preserve evidence D) To direct traffic 14. Which item is NOT typically used to secure a crime scene perimeter? A) Police tape B) Traffic cones C) Barricades D) Chalk lines 15. Why is it important to document the initial condition of the crime scene? A) To create a detailed report for media release B) To provide a reference for later analysis and reconstruction C) To ensure the scene is clean D) To impress supervisors 16. What should be done if a piece of evidence is found in a location that poses a danger to others? A) Leave it in place and mark the area B) Move it immediately to a safe location C) Ignore it and continue with other tasks D) Take a photograph and then move it 17. When documenting a crime scene, which of the following methods is commonly used? A) Sketching B) Writing poems C) Painting D) Making a collage 18. What is the role of a crime scene log? A) To keep track of the weather conditions B) To record every person who enters and exits the crime scene C) To list all the evidence found D) To document personal opinions of the officers 19. Which of the following is critical when collecting evidence from a crime scene? A) Wearing gloves to avoid contamination B) Using bare hands for better grip C) Taking evidence home for safekeeping D) Only collecting large pieces of evidence 20. Why is it important to interview witnesses separately? A) To prevent them from discussing details with each other B) To save time C) To make them feel comfortable D) To compare their statements later