LESSON 3
PRACTICE EXERCISE
The following items will test your grasp of the material covered in this lesson. There is only one correct
answer for each item. When you complete the exercise, check your answer with the answer key that
follows. If you answer any item incorrectly study again that part of the lesson which contains the
portion involved.
Situation:
CPL Danielson has been accused of driving his Volkswagen, while drunk, into the side of a parked car.
According to two witnesses, Danielson reportedly ran from the accident. Two hours after the incident,
CPL Danielson reported that his Volkswagen had been stolen.
1.
What is the status of CPL Danielson to this case at the initial questioning?
A.
Victim; his POV was stolen.
B.
Witness; he saw the incident.
C.
Suspect; he is accused of drunk driving.
D.
Interviewee; he has an admission to make.
2.
One of the witnesses, PFC Andrews, had called in soon after the accident occurred. Which of
the following questions would be the most appropriate to start the interview?
A.
"Describe the person driving the car."
B.
"Have you ever been in an accident before?"
C.
"Do you understand your rights?"
D.
"Did you have anything to drink that day?"
3.
What type of information is the investigator most interested in getting from the suspect?
A.
Unexpected answers.
B.
Information on the suspect's alibi.
C.
Positive responses to leading questions.
D.
The suspect's description of the incident.
4.
What is the best location to talk with CPL Danielson?
A.
Suspect's barracks.
B.
Suspect's workplace.
C.
Your office.
D.
In an interrogation room.
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