PPAER Vocabulary and Spelling for Law Enforcement 2

Question 1

In a legal context, a 'deposition' is:

Accepted Answer

Sworn testimony given outside of court

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A court's final verdict in a case

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The removal of a suspect from a crime scene

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A written reprimand issued to an officer

Question 2

Which word means 'the conditional release of a prisoner before their sentence is fully served'?

Accepted Answer

Parole

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Extradite

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Acquit

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Remand

Question 3

Which of the following is spelled correctly?

Accepted Answer

Prosecutor

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Prosecuter

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Prosecetor

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Prosecutar

Question 4

The word 'surveillance' most nearly means:

Accepted Answer

Close observation or monitoring of a person or location

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Evidence catalogued at a crime scene

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The written summary of an incident report

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An undercover identity used by an officer

Question 5

To 'corroborate' a witness statement means to:

Accepted Answer

Confirm or support the statement with additional evidence

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Contradict or challenge the statement

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Confiscate materials referenced in the statement

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Transfer the case to a higher court

Question 6

Which sentence uses the word 'alleged' correctly?

Accepted Answer

The alleged suspect was taken into custody.

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The police alleged the stolen car after the chase.

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Officers alleged the crime scene carefully.

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The victim was alleged by the perpetrator.

Question 7

Miranda rights, read to a suspect upon arrest, include:

Accepted Answer

The right to remain silent and the right to an attorney

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The right to a speedy trial and bail

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The right to face accusers in open court

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The right to compensation for wrongful arrest