CHAPTER 2

Question 1

This refers to a person convicted of a crime by a final judgment.

Answer 1

CRIMINAL

Question 2

The term investigation comes from the Latin word; ____ which means:

Answer 2

ivestigare; track, trace or probe

Question 3

It also refers to a searching inquiry for ascertaining facts; detailed or careful
examination.

Answer 3

INVESTIGATION

Question 4

It is defined as the collection and analysis of facts/truths about persons, things,
places that are subjects of a crime to identify the guilty party, locate the whereabouts of the guilty party, and provide admissible evidences to establish
the guilt of parties involved in crime

Answer 4

CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION

Question 5

refers to the collection of facts to accomplish the threefold aim

Answer 5

CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION

Question 6

It deals with the identity and location of the
offender and then proving his guilt through a criminal proceeding.

Answer 6

CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION AS AN ART

Question 7

A systematic method of inquiry that apply
scientific knowledge, principles, and methodologies in order to discover, identify, collect, and process facts and evidence to promote justice.

Answer 7

CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION AS A SCIENCE

Question 8

it involves systematic process of
identifying, collecting, preserving, and evaluating data or raw facts to produce valuable
information for the purpose of bringing a criminal offender to justice; based on systematic plan

Answer 8

CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION AS A PROCESS

Question 9

It refers to the steadfastness, persistence and resolution to bring the desired conclusion in spite of obstacles connected with criminal investigation.

Answer 9

PERSEVERANCE

Question 10

this is the ability of the investigator to last physically and mentally hence; he must have the extraordinary physical and mental energy, enduring sleepless nights and tiresome days.

Answer 10

ENDURANCE

Question 11

this is very important in order that the investigator could easily decipher falsehood from truth and separate the grain from the chaff.

Answer 11

INTELLIGENCE AND WISDOM OF SOLOMON

Question 12

it refers to the ability of the investigator in stooping down to the level of a minor, the prostitute or the slum dwellers, professionals or other members of the elite during the investigation process.

Answer 12

ACTING ACTIVITY

Question 13

the investigator should be a keen observer and knows how to accurately describe everything.

Answer 13

OBSERVATION AND DESCRIPTION

Question 14

it is the moral fortitude of the investigator to tell the truth irrespective of who gets hurt.

Answer 14

COURAGE

Question 15

the investigator should have basic knowledge on legal matters concerning investigation

Answer 15

KNOWLEDGE OF LAWS

Question 16

this refers to the ability of the investigator to interpret the words or phrases encountered in the process of investigation

Answer 16

THE POWER TO “READ BETWEEN THE LINES

Question 17

this refers to the investigator’s capability of defense tactics, use of firearms and the like.

Answer 17

TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE

Question 18

it involves the efforts of identifying data, including physical things that may provide relevant information regarding the criminal case being investigated. it is otherwise known as IDENTIFICATION STAGE of investigation.

Answer 18

RECOGNITION

Question 19

refers to the acts of gathering those identified data or facts, or physical things that are significant to the case under investigation.

Answer 19

COLLECTION

Question 20

It includes act of keeping the collected evidences in their true and original form, preventing contamination or destruction of substantive value.

Answer 20

PRESERVATION

Question 21

refers to the process of determining the probative value of the evidence.

Answer 21

EVALUATION

Question 22

What is a GOLDEN RULE IN CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION?

Answer 22

“Never touch, alter, move or transfer any object at the crime scene unless it is properly marked, measured, sketched and/or photographed.”