CIAC CIAC Criminal Network Analysis

Question 1

In Social Network Analysis (SNA), a 'node' most commonly represents:

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An individual, organization, or entity in a network

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A geographic crime hotspot

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A communication channel between two suspects

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A transaction record in financial data

Question 2

What does 'betweenness centrality' measure in a criminal network?

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The degree to which a node lies on the shortest path between other nodes

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The total number of direct connections a node has

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The geographic distance between linked actors

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The financial value of transactions between nodes

Question 3

A criminal network's 'key node' is best identified by its:

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High degree of centrality and influence over information or resource flow

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Age and criminal history

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Geographic proximity to a crime scene

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Number of prior convictions

Question 4

Which software platform is most widely used by US law enforcement for link analysis and criminal network visualization?

Accepted Answer

IBM i2 Analyst's Notebook

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Microsoft Excel

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Google Analytics

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SPSS Statistics

Question 5

A 'link' in social network analysis of criminal organizations represents:

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A relationship or connection between two nodes such as communication, association, or transaction

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The legal jurisdiction connecting two courts

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A physical pathway between two crime scenes

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A shared DNA profile between suspects

Question 6

In criminal network analysis, 'degree centrality' refers to:

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The number of direct connections a node has to other nodes

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The geographic spread of a criminal network

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The seniority level of a criminal organization's leader

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The frequency of criminal activity at a specific location