Criminal Identification Methods -
Multiple Choice Questions
Q: Which of the following is an example of a Known Criminal?
a) A criminal whose identity is based on eyewitness testimony
b) A criminal with a known picture from police records
c) A criminal with no available police records
d) A criminal identified through circumstantial evidence
Answer: b) A criminal with a known picture from police records
Q: Which method depends on a witness's ability to describe facial features such as the nose,
mouth, and eyes?
a) Photographic Files
b) Verbal Description
c) General Photograph
d) Police Line-Up
Answer: b) Verbal Description
Q: Which of the following is a feature of an Unknown Criminal?
a) They have a known criminal record
b) They are identified through police photo files
c) Their identification is provided solely by eyewitnesses
d) They have a clear background investigation
Answer: c) Their identification is provided solely by eyewitnesses
Q: What is the purpose of a Police Line-Up?
a) To eliminate the power of suggestion during identification
b) To gather circumstantial evidence
c) To identify criminals through photographic files
d) To examine an artist's sketch of the suspect
Answer: a) To eliminate the power of suggestion during identification
Q: What must happen before a witness identifies a suspect in a Police Line-Up?
a) The suspect must be arrested
b) The witness must select a suspect from at least five individuals
c) The suspect must be shown to the witness alone
d) The line-up members must be told who the suspect is
Answer: b) The witness must select a suspect from at least five individuals
Q: Which of the following is an indirect method of identification based on other facts?
a) Photographic Files
b) Verbal Description
c) Identification based on circumstantial evidence
d) Artist’s Assistance
Answer: c) Identification based on circumstantial evidence
Q: What does the accuracy of identification depend on?
a) The color of the suspect’s clothes
b) The eyewitness’s ability to observe and recall
c) The number of eyewitnesses
d) The timing of the crime
Answer: b) The eyewitness’s ability to observe and recall
Q: Which method involves showing a witness a variety of facial features to create a suspect’s
likeness?
a) Police Line-Up
b) Verbal Description
c) Artist’s Assistance
d) Photographic Files
Answer: c) Artist’s Assistance
Q: How many individuals are typically involved in a Police Line-Up?
a) At least 3
b) At least 5 to 7
c) 10 to 12
d) 2 to 3
Answer: b) At least 5 to 7
Q: What is required for circumstantial evidence to be admissible in court?
a) At least one fact must be proven
b) At least two or more circumstantial pieces of evidence must be established
c) It must be presented by an eyewitness
d) It must be immediately available during the trial
Answer: b) At least two or more circumstantial pieces of evidence must be established
Q: Which method of identification involves showing the witness different images of faces?
a) Photographic Files
b) General Photograph
c) Verbal Description
d) Artist’s Assistance
Answer: b) General Photograph
Q: What is the significance of the Police Line-Up in criminal identification?
a) It proves the identity of the suspect beyond reasonable doubt
b) It is used to gather circumstantial evidence for court
c) It ensures that the identification is not influenced by suggestions
d) It helps the artist create an accurate criminal sketch
Answer: c) It ensures that the identification is not influenced by suggestions
Q: Which of the following is considered when a witness provides a Verbal Description?
a) Only the color of the suspect’s clothes
b) The time of the crime
c) The physical features of the suspect
d) The background information of the suspect
Answer: c) The physical features of the suspect
Q: What is the focus of the General Photograph method?
a) It shows a variety of criminal photos to identify the suspect
b) It displays different facial features to help the witness select features
c) It uses artist sketches to help the witness identify the criminal
d) It presents a police line-up for witness identification
Answer: b) It displays different facial features to help the witness select features
Q: In the Police Line-Up, what must the witnesses be informed of?
a) They must choose the suspect from the group
b) One of the individuals is the suspect
c) The police officer will pick the criminal
d) The suspect is the tallest person in the group
Answer: b) One of the individuals is the suspect
Q: What is essential in the accuracy of the identification process?
a) The credibility of the suspect
b) The type of crime committed
c) The clarity of the witness's memory and observation
d) The location of the crime
Answer: c) The clarity of the witness's memory and observation
Q: Which of the following is true regarding the Police Line-Up?
a) All line-up members must wear matching clothes
b) There should be no fewer than five individuals in the line-up
c) Witnesses should be allowed to communicate with each other during the identification
d) Only one witness can be present during a line-up
Answer: b) There should be no fewer than five individuals in the line-up
Q: What is the importance of Police Line-Ups in criminal investigations?
a) They help confirm circumstantial evidence
b) They assist in verifying witness credibility
c) They serve as a method to test the accuracy of eyewitness identification
d) They ensure the suspect's alibi is established
Answer: c) They serve as a method to test the accuracy of eyewitness identification
Q: What is a key factor in ensuring the accuracy of circumstantial evidence?
a) The strength of the eyewitness's testimony
b) The number of circumstantial pieces of evidence presented
c) The relevance of the witness’s statement
d) The behavior of the suspect
Answer: b) The number of circumstantial pieces of evidence presented
Q: What must the artist consider when creating a composite sketch?
a) The criminal’s criminal history
b) The witness’s descriptions of the criminal's features
c) The witness’s opinion on the suspect’s guilt
d) The geographic location of the crime
Answer: b) The witness’s descriptions of the criminal's features
Q: What is the role of the Composite Criminal Illustrator?
a) To provide an alibi for the suspect
b) To create an artist’s sketch of the criminal based on witness descriptions
c) To identify suspects in a Police Line-Up
d) To verify circumstantial evidence
Answer: b) To create an artist’s sketch of the criminal based on witness descriptions
Q: Which of the following is used to prevent the influence of suggestion when identifying
suspects?
a) Verbal Description
b) Artist’s Assistance
c) Police Line-Up
d) General Photograph
Answer: c) Police Line-Up
Q: What is required for circumstantial evidence to be admissible in court?
a) At least one fact must be proven
b) At least two or more circumstantial pieces of evidence must be established
c) It must be presented by an eyewitness
d) It must be immediately available during the trial
Answer: b) At least two or more circumstantial pieces of evidence must be established