DEA (Reading) 4

Question 1

A report states: 'The defendant's alibi was substantiated.' This means the alibi was:

Accepted Answer

Supported with evidence

Answer

'Substantiated' means backed up or supported with evidence.

Question 2

The passage notes agents acted on a 'credible tip.' A 'credible' tip is one that is:

Accepted Answer

Believable and trustworthy

Answer

'Credible' means believable and worthy of confidence.

Question 3

If a document says a suspect was 'apprehended without incident,' it means the arrest happened:

Accepted Answer

Smoothly, with no trouble

Answer

'Without incident' means nothing went wrong during the arrest.

Question 4

A passage reads: 'The findings were preliminary and subject to revision.' This suggests the findings were:

Accepted Answer

Early and might change

Answer

'Preliminary' and 'subject to revision' indicate early findings that may be changed later.

Question 5

In 'The agent scrutinized the ledger,' the word 'scrutinized' means:

Accepted Answer

Examined closely

Answer

'Scrutinized' means to examine something very carefully and closely.

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