FBI Special Agent Knowledge 4

Question 1

An agent observes a suspect fleeing after a bank robbery. What legal standard is needed to arrest without a warrant?

Accepted Answer

Probable cause

Answer

Reasonable suspicion

Answer

A hunch

Answer

Beyond a reasonable doubt

Question 2

Before custodial interrogation, an agent must advise a suspect of which rights?

Accepted Answer

Miranda rights

Answer

Fourth Amendment rights only

Answer

Habeas corpus rights

Answer

Civil rights waiver

Question 3

What standard allows an officer a brief investigative stop and frisk?

Accepted Answer

Reasonable suspicion

Answer

Probable cause

Answer

Preponderance of evidence

Answer

Clear and convincing

Question 4

During a search, an agent finds illegal items in open view while lawfully present. This is permitted under what doctrine?

Accepted Answer

Plain view doctrine

Answer

Hot pursuit

Answer

Exigent circumstances

Answer

Inventory exception

Question 5

Which constitutional amendment protects against unreasonable searches and seizures?

Accepted Answer

Fourth Amendment

Answer

Fifth Amendment

Answer

First Amendment

Answer

Sixth Amendment

Question 6

An agent needs to wiretap a suspect's phone. What is generally required first?

Accepted Answer

A court-authorized warrant

Answer

Supervisor verbal approval

Answer

Suspect's consent

Answer

Nothing, agents have blanket authority

Question 7

Evidence obtained through an illegal search is generally barred under which rule?

Accepted Answer

Exclusionary rule

Answer

Hearsay rule

Answer

Best evidence rule

Answer

Parol evidence rule