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Criminal Investigation, 8/e

Charles R. Swanson, University of Georgia
Neil C. Chamelin, Assistant State Attorney, Second Judicial Circuit
Leonard Territo, University of South Florida- Tampa

Interviewing and Interrogation

Multiple Choice Quiz


1	Which of the following is the most important trait for a good interviewer?
		A)	Knowledge of the technique
		B)	Ability to understand why people are willing or reluctant to impart information
		C)	Knowledge of limitations
		D)	Insatiable curiosity


2	The business of police focuses on the problems of ______________.
		A)	Police work
		B)	Gathering information
		C)	Evaluating information
		D)	People


3	_____________ are conducted in criminal cases for the purpose of gathering information from people who have or may have knowledge needed in the investigation.
		A)	Interviews
		B)	Rapports
		C)	Interrogations
		D)	Confessions


4	Which of the following individuals may be the best witness?
		A)	One who was present at the crime scene, but inattentive
		B)	One who was present and attentive at the crime scene
		C)	One who was present at the crime scene, but had been intoxicated.
		D)	One who was attentive to what was happening


5	All of the following are commonly recognized objectives of the interrogation process except?
		A)	To obtain valuable facts
		B)	To eliminate the innocent
		C)	To identify the guilty
		D)	To obtain a conviction


6	Which of the following is not an element common to interviews and interrogations?
		A)	Establishing rapport
		B)	Asking good questions
		C)	Careful questioning
		D)	Obtaining a confession


7	Why is it important to distinguish between an interview and an interrogation?
		A)	Numerous legal standards and guidelines apply in interrogations.
		B)	There is no real difference.
		C)	Interviews are intended to elicit confessions.
		D)	Interrogations result in convictions.


8	All of the following are similarities between interviews and interrogations except…
		A)	The purpose of the discussion is similar for both
		B)	Control of the surroundings is an important factor for both.
		C)	Asking good questions is important to the success of both.
		D)	Careful listening is important to the success of both.


9	__________________ often determines the success of an interview or interrogation.
		A)	Preparation
		B)	The nature of the offense
		C)	The background of the victim
		D)	The suspect


10	What is the best advice for an officer trying to interview a visually impaired individual?
		A)	Position your self very closely.
		B)	Utilize large letters in any written communication.
		C)	Hold objects closely.
		D)	Speak clearly.


11	All of the following will assist officers in communication with hearing impaired individuals except…
		A)	Gaining attention
		B)	Controlling noises
		C)	Exaggerating sounds
		D)	Being at the right distance


12	___________ refers to the factors that qualifies a witness to testify in court.
		A)	Competency
		B)	Credibility
		C)	Eyewitness identification
		D)	Chronological age


13	Which of the following are not valid considerations for an interviewer trying to evaluate the credibility of a witness?
		A)	Was the witness conscious at the time of the event?
		B)	Was the witness under the influence of alcohol or drugs?
		C)	Was the witness capable of understanding the obligation to tell the truth?
		D)	Where was the witness coming from or going to?


14	Which of the following factors may limit a person’s ability to give a complete account of events or to identify people accurately?
		A)	The length and period of observation
		B)	Age of witness
		C)	Level of intelligence
		D)	Race


15	The greatest problem with mistaken identification is _________________.
		A)	Miscarriage of justice
		B)	Wasted police time
		C)	Degree of attention paid by the witness
		D)	Hypnosis


16	All of the following are factors listed by the U.S. Supreme Court in determining the reliability of eyewitness testimony except…
		A)	The degree of attention paid by the witness
		B)	The opportunity of the witness to view the act at the time of the crime
		C)	The accuracy of the witness’s prior description of the criminal
		D)	The age of the witness


17	What effect did the US Supreme Court holding in Manson v. Brathwaite have on the use of eyewitness testimony in court?
		A)	None
		B)	It overruled Neil v. Biggers
		C)	Modified the factors stated in Neil v. Biggers
		D)	The effects of Manson v. Brathwaite were soon overruled by the effects of Roe v. Wade.


18	Which of the following statements about hypnosis is most accurate?
		A)	It is a state of heightened awareness in which the subconscious is brought to the surface and the conscious is somewhat repressed.
		B)	Reliability is not a concern.
		C)	Testimony based upon hypnosis is always admissible.
		D)	A hypnotist should be a mental health professional.


19	The factor most critical to controlling an interrogation is to ensure __________.
		A)	The presence of a two-way mirror
		B)	Privacy
		C)	The interrogation occurs in a traditional room
		D)	Convenience to the subject


20	The investigator must establish ________ at the beginning of any interview or interrogation.
		A)	Guilt
		B)	Miranda rights
		C)	Innocence
		D)	Rapport


21	Which of the following is a legal requirement in an interrogation if police intend to use any of the suspect’s statements in court?
		A)	They must stop questioning when counsel is requested.
		B)	They must provide Miranda rights only when they are requested.
		C)	They must interrogate the suspect even if he has chosen to remain silent.
		D)	They require a waiver of rights


22	____________ may assist in developing rapport in an interview or interrogation setting.
		A)	Mike Simmen
		B)	Recording
		C)	NLP
		D)	Documenting


23	Which way of documenting an interrogation provides the best record?
		A)	Audio-video technology
		B)	Typed statement signed by the suspect
		C)	Statement written and signed in suspect’s own handwriting
		D)	Typed, unsigned statement acknowledged by suspect


24	What is the most critical consideration when determining the admissibility of a confession?
		A)	Whether it was given freely and voluntarily
		B)	Whether trickery was used
		C)	Whether fraud was used
		D)	Whether false promises were made


25	All of the following are suggested for interrogators documenting confessions except…
		A)	All errors should be corrected and initialed by the suspect.
		B)	Each page should be numbered consecutively.
		C)	Literacy should be assumed.
		D)	An additional witness should be available for verification.

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