FBI FBI Investigation Procedures and Techniques 2

Question 1

What is the FBI's primary database for tracking violent criminal apprehension patterns across jurisdictions?

Accepted Answer

ViCAP

Answer

CODIS

Answer

NCIC

Answer

Sentinel

Question 2

When must FBI agents immediately notify headquarters during an investigation?

Accepted Answer

When a significant or sensitive development occurs

Answer

Every 30 days regardless of activity

Answer

Only when making arrests

Answer

Only when filing charges in federal court

Question 3

What is the FBI's role in a joint terrorism task force (JTTF)?

Accepted Answer

The FBI typically leads the JTTF as the primary federal agency

Answer

The FBI serves as an advisory body only

Answer

Local police lead while FBI provides support

Answer

JTTFs are run by the Department of Homeland Security

Question 4

In FBI evidence handling, what must be maintained to ensure evidence is admissible in federal court?

Accepted Answer

Chain of custody documentation

Answer

Two-agent verification rule

Answer

Laboratory pre-screening

Answer

Supervisor co-signature on all evidence forms

Question 5

What is 'exigent circumstances' in the context of an FBI search?

Accepted Answer

Emergency situations that justify a warrantless search to prevent imminent harm or destruction of evidence

Answer

A warrant obtained on an emergency basis

Answer

Overseas operations outside U.S. jurisdiction

Answer

Searches conducted during active pursuit of a fleeing suspect only

Question 6

During a federal grand jury proceeding, which party is NOT present when witnesses testify?

Accepted Answer

The defense attorney

Answer

The federal prosecutor

Answer

The grand jurors

Answer

The court reporter