Question 1

Evidence taken from underneath the fingernails of a rape victim is of only marginal value in a court of law.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

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Locate the correct matches from Column 1 to Column 2

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1.c
2.f
3.a
4.d
5.h
6.e
7.b
8.g

Question 3

Discuss the two types of assault.

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Question 4

Forcible rape is the least reported of all violent offenses.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT true regarding protection orders against abusive husbands and boyfriends?

Accepted Answer

A)  A jail term generally accompanies a protection order against an abusive partner.
B)  All fifty states now have protection orders.
C)  Protection orders can be issued the same day on which the abuse occurred.
D)  Protection orders always protect victims from further abuse or even death.E) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 6

In domestic violence cases,sometimes both parties are involved in committing assault.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which of the following is one of the legal elements necessary for the crime of simple assault to occur?

Accepted Answer

A)  A threat by the aggressor to cause bodily harm or death to another
B)  An accidental infliction of bodily harm on another
C)  Serious bodily injury
D)  A high probability of deathE) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT an accurate statement regarding the crime of assault?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is necessary for the victim to wait until he or she has been physically assaulted before acting in self-defense.
B)  Finding the perpetrator in cases of assault is generally an easy task for police to accomplish.
C)  About seventy percent of assault victims are acquainted with their attackers.
D)  The crime of assault has decreased in the last decade.E) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 9

What is the most significant characteristic of "date" rape as opposed to the "blitz" rape?

Accepted Answer

A)  Custodial relationship
B)  Prior relationship
C)  Incapacity of the victim
D)  Victim does not consent to sexE) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 10

Which drug is associated with date rapes?

Accepted Answer

A)  Ritalin
B)  Prozac
C)  Rohypnol
D)  ViagraE) B) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 11

The most common reason why people stalk others is because of:

Accepted Answer

A)  Love
B)  Hate
C)  Jealousy
D)  MistrustE) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 12

While interviewing the victim of an assault,police should ask the victim to describe both the weapon and the motive for the assault.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 13

Simple assaults include those that involve a high probability of death.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which of the following is NOT true about witnesses in an assault investigation?

Accepted Answer

A)  It will be easy to locate witnesses who can corroborate the victim's story.
B)  Witnesses may be friends of the attacker.
C)  Witnesses may be able to reveal threats made by either the attacker or the victim that led to the altercation.
D)  Witnesses may fear retribution by the suspect.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 15

What is the typical weapon used in aggravated assault cases?

Accepted Answer

A)  Firearm
B)  Hands,fist,feet
C)  Knife
D)  Illegal drugE) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 16

The profiles of abusive men have been fairly _______.

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Question 17

The initial task of the police upon receipt of a report of a forcible rape which has just occurred is to:

Accepted Answer

A)  secure the crime scene.
B)  interview the victim.
C)  aid the victim.
D)  broadcast an alarm for the suspect.E) C) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 18

A person commits the crime of statutory rape when he or she has sexual intercourse with a person known to be within the relationship of parent/child,brother/sister,uncle/aunt,or nephew/niece.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Currently more two-thirds of states have laws mandating that police make an arrest in domestic violence situations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

You are an officer who has just been called for an assignment to a rape crime.Upon arrival you meet with the victim,identified as Josephine.She has torn clothing,physical signs of injury and is crying.Discuss what your course of action will be.

Accepted Answer

The first thing to do is to ensure Josephine receives medical attention.If you are not a female officer,you need to try to find one so that she may be more comfortable speaking to the same sex officer.If this is not possible,ensure the victim is reassured that she is safe and you will get her the help she needs.Make sure you maintain professionalism at all times during the interactions with the victim.Your interview should be brief until she has been through a medical screening.Do not ask detailed questions,simple to the point questions and speaking compassionately to the victim.

Exam 11: Assault and Related Offenses

Evidence taken from underneath the fingernails of a rape victim is of only marginal value in a court of law.

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Matching Locate the correct matches from Column 1 to Column 2

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1.c 2.f 3.a 4.d 5.h 6.e 7.b 8.g

Discuss the two types of assault.

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Forcible rape is the least reported of all violent offenses.

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Which of the following is NOT true regarding protection orders against abusive husbands and boyfriends?

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In domestic violence cases,sometimes both parties are involved in committing assault.

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Which of the following is one of the legal elements necessary for the crime of simple assault to occur?

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Which of the following is NOT an accurate statement regarding the crime of assault?

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What is the most significant characteristic of "date" rape as opposed to the "blitz" rape?

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Which drug is associated with date rapes?

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The most common reason why people stalk others is because of:

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While interviewing the victim of an assault,police should ask the victim to describe both the weapon and the motive for the assault.

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Simple assaults include those that involve a high probability of death.

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Which of the following is NOT true about witnesses in an assault investigation?

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What is the typical weapon used in aggravated assault cases?

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The profiles of abusive men have been fairly _______.

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The initial task of the police upon receipt of a report of a forcible rape which has just occurred is to:

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A person commits the crime of statutory rape when he or she has sexual intercourse with a person known to be within the relationship of parent/child,brother/sister,uncle/aunt,or nephew/niece.

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Currently more two-thirds of states have laws mandating that police make an arrest in domestic violence situations.

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You are an officer who has just been called for an assignment to a rape crime.Upon arrival you meet with the victim,identified as Josephine.She has torn clothing,physical signs of injury and is crying.Discuss what your course of action will be.

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Evidence taken from underneath the fingernails of a rape victim is of only marginal value in a court of law.

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Matching Locate the correct matches from Column 1 to Column 2

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Discuss the two types of assault.

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Forcible rape is the least reported of all violent offenses.

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Which of the following is NOT true regarding protection orders against abusive husbands and boyfriends?

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In domestic violence cases,sometimes both parties are involved in committing assault.

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Which of the following is one of the legal elements necessary for the crime of simple assault to occur?

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Which of the following is NOT an accurate statement regarding the crime of assault?

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What is the most significant characteristic of "date" rape as opposed to the "blitz" rape?

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Which drug is associated with date rapes?

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The most common reason why people stalk others is because of:

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While interviewing the victim of an assault,police should ask the victim to describe both the weapon and the motive for the assault.

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Simple assaults include those that involve a high probability of death.

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Which of the following is NOT true about witnesses in an assault investigation?

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What is the typical weapon used in aggravated assault cases?

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The profiles of abusive men have been fairly _______.

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The initial task of the police upon receipt of a report of a forcible rape which has just occurred is to:

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A person commits the crime of statutory rape when he or she has sexual intercourse with a person known to be within the relationship of parent/child,brother/sister,uncle/aunt,or nephew/niece.

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Currently more two-thirds of states have laws mandating that police make an arrest in domestic violence situations.

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You are an officer who has just been called for an assignment to a rape crime.Upon arrival you meet with the victim,identified as Josephine.She has torn clothing,physical signs of injury and is crying.Discuss what your course of action will be.

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