1. The best form of documentation of an interview, and one that is practical anywhere the interview is held, is __________. a. detailed handwritten notes b. a sound recording c. videotape d. bringing in a stenographer

2. Your reading material cites three requirements of being a witness that must be satisfied at the outset of an interview. Which of the following is NOT specifically mentioned as one of these?

a. good judgment b. presence c. consciousness d. attentiveness

3. Obtaining signed statements from witnesses in their own handwriting is desirable __________.

a. in all cases, even routine ones b. whenever there is a likelihood that a witness may change statements in the courtroom c. whenever the witness may not be available to testify d. Both b and c

4. Which of the following words is closest in meaning to the term "credibility"?

a. expertise b. integrity c. believability d. completeness

5. Your reading material identifies four commonly recognized objectives to the interrogation process. Which of the following is NOT specifically mentioned as one of these?

a. to discourage noncompliance b. to eliminate the innocent c. to identify the guilty d. to obtain a confession

6. As described in your reading material, the process of "filling in" is __________.

a. the direct result of dishonesty or deliberate description b. a highly recommended technique for memory improvement c. not an efficient way to remember d. an efficient way to remember but may lead to unreliable recognition testing

7. The right to counsel is guaranteed under the __________ Amendment to the Constitution.

a. First b. Third c. Sixth d. Tenth

8. What is the position of courts with regard to admissibility of posthypnotic evidence?

a. Hypnotically refreshed testimony is not admissible. b. Posthypnotic evidence is not admissible unless it agrees with prehypnotic statements. c. Posthypnosis testimony is admissible and it is up to the jury to weigh its credibility. d. All of the above are true in certain states - they do not agree on this issue.

9. Which of the following is NOT specifically included in the rights of which a suspect must be advised after being taken into custody and before being questioned by law enforcement officers? a. the right to know all of the charges that will be filed at the time of the arrest b. the right to consult with an attorney prior to answering any questions c. the right to remain silent d. the right to be told that anything said can and will be used in court

10. Which of the following is a FALSE statement about hypnosis?

a. It is a state of heightened awareness. b. Medically it is classified as a form of sleep. c. During hypnosis the subconscious is somewhat repressed. d. The subject of hypnosis has a heightened degree of suggestibility.

11. After a suspect has been advised of his or her rights and indicated that he or she understands them, the suspect is usually asked if he or she wishes to talk with the officer. At this point the suspect has four alternatives. Which of the following is NOT one of these?

a. The suspect may waive his or her rights and agree to talk to police without the benefit of counsel. b. The suspect may request counsel. c. The suspect may remain silent. d. The suspect may ask to confer with family members before making a decision about speaking with police. 12. Which of the following is a FALSE general statement about interviewing witnesses?

a. You should never attempt to interview a witness who is drunk or under the influence of drugs. b. When evaluating information provided by juveniles you need to consider both the witness's age and level of schooling. c. A boastful witness can be both valuable and dangerous. d. You must gain cooperation from reluctant witnesses if the interview is to be productive.

13. According to your reading material the most critical factor in controlling an interrogation is __________.

a. establishing the correct demeanor b. ensuring privacy c. gaining the suspect's trust d. controlling the clock

14. What is the view of the author of your reading material with regard to re-interviewing a witness?

a. It is an essential step to take in order to ensure reliability of the original interview. b. It is often necessary if a long period elapses between the first interview and the trial. c. It should be avoided unless the second interview is likely to produce something beyond the information given in the initial statement, and if it becomes necessary the witness should be told that the purpose is not to rehash the old information. d. It should never be done because if the witness contradicts one of his or her original statements the witness's value is greatly reduced.

15. Which of the following is NOT one of the basic rules of questioning for interrogations?

a. Avoid using legal terms. b. Avoid accusatory questions, unless intended. c. Use questions that are short and confined to one topic. d. Use leading questions frequently to channel topics.

16. When interviewing witnesses the use of open-ended, non-directional questions is recommended in your reading material specifically as a way to __________.

a. keep the witness talking b. limit the witness's answer to relevant information c. ferret out inconsistencies or deliberate deception d. This type of question is NOT recommended for interviewing witnesses.

17. Which of the following methods of documenting an interrogation has the disadvantage of being a distraction to the subject?

a. recording b. bringing in a stenographer c. taking written notes d. both b and c

18. During a typical routine interview of an eyewitness, the witness is encouraged to give a __________ minute narrative of what happened before the investigator begins asking specific questions.

a. 2to3 b. 5 c. 7or8 d. 10or15 19. In mainly to __________. the "good guy/bad guy" interrogation technique, the role of the "bad guy" is

a. threaten or intimidate the suspect b. pretend to sympathize with the suspect c. reject and refuse to believe all explanations put forth by the suspect d. deceive the suspect about points of law

20. The last technique used in the cognitive interview technique traced in your reading material involves __________.

a. emphasizing time frames b. the use of hypnosis c. having the witness change perspectives d. having the witness describe the surrounding environment