CJS 130 Introduction to Criminal Investigation
Possible Midterm Examination Essay Questions
1. What is corpus delicti evidence?
2. In crime scene investigations, what is the “rule of inclusiveness”?
3. Briefly describe “class” and “individual” characteristics of physical evidence, and give an
example of each.
4. What is the difference between “latent” and “patent” fingerprints?
5. What is the difference between a shoe print and a shoe impression?
6. Ideally, where would you interrogate a suspect and how would you obtain a confession?
7. Briefly describe the difference between an “admission” and a “confession”.
8. List at least five qualities of a competent interviewer/interrogator.
9. When must Miranda warnings be given to a suspect?
10. What is “AFIS” and how can it help a detective?
11. Describe at least two types of computer crime.
12. Describe how vehicle titles are “washed” or list at least three things a competent police
officer would look for to identify a possible stolen vehicle.
