FBAT Vocabulary

Question 1

What does the word 'jurisdiction' mean in a law enforcement context?

Accepted Answer

The legal authority over a geographic area or matter

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The right to carry a weapon

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A court order to appear

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The rank of a superior officer

Question 2

The word 'corroborate' most nearly means:

Accepted Answer

To confirm or support with evidence

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To contradict

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To investigate

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To arrest

Question 3

Which word most nearly means 'to detain'?

Accepted Answer

Apprehend

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Release

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Observe

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Document

Question 4

The word 'perpetrator' refers to:

Accepted Answer

A person who commits a crime

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A witness to a crime

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A victim of a crime

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An officer who investigates a crime

Question 5

What does 'mandatory' mean?

Accepted Answer

Required by law or rule

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Optional but recommended

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Forbidden by law

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Decided by a manager

Question 6

The word 'preliminary' most nearly means:

Accepted Answer

Introductory or initial

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Final

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Detailed

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Classified