Question 1

A system created to maintain and store geographic data.

Accepted Answer

Geographic data system, commonly known as a Geographic Information System (GIS), is a computer-based tool designed to store, manage, analyze, and display geographic information. It allows users to gather, store, map, and analyze data related to a specific geographic location or region.

Question 2

Which software is used in crime analysis for data collation and analysis?

Accepted Answer

Spreadsheet software, such as Excel, is commonly used in crime analysis for data collation and analysis. This type of software allows for the organization and manipulation of large amounts of data, including statistical analysis and the creation of charts and graphs for visual representation. While graphics and publishing software may be used for presenting the data, they are not typically used for data collation and analysis.

Question 3

A call for service is defined when an officer is dispatched to an incident or discovers an incident him- or herself.

Accepted Answer

This is the accurate definition of a call for service in law enforcement. It can either be initiated through a dispatch from a communication center or by an officer who observes an incident while on patrol.

Question 4

Tabular data describe events that are inherently geographic but that may contain geographic variables.

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Question 5

The following is a highly specialized system that uses telecommunications and geographic display to support police dispatch and response functions:

Accepted Answer

Computer-aided dispatch (CAD) is a specialized system that uses telecommunications and geographic display to support police dispatch and response functions.

Question 6

Crime analysts most frequently use four types of secondary data: data on crime incidents, arrests, calls for service, and convictions.

Accepted Answer

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Question 7

Which is a combination of hardware and software that uses satellite technology to provide the latitude and longitude of particular locations?

Accepted Answer

The Global positioning system (GPS) is a combination of hardware and software that uses satellite technology to provide the latitude and longitude of particular locations.

Question 8

The hardware used in crime analysis is very specialized and is not similar to that used in other disciplines.

Accepted Answer

The hardware used in crime analysis, such as computers and servers, is similar to that used in many other disciplines; what often differs is the specialized software and data analysis techniques applied.

Question 9

A data entry and storage system designed especially for police records.

Accepted Answer

A records management system is specifically designed for organizing and storing police records, including incident reports, criminal records, and investigative documents. This type of system ensures that records are easily accessible, accurately maintained, and protected from unauthorized access. Computer hardware, computer aided dispatch, and geographic data systems may be components of a records management system, but they are not designed specifically for police records management.

Question 10

Which of the following is NOT a data integrity concern in crime analysis?

Accepted Answer

The option that is not a data integrity concern is B, which states that the data obtained should be at least one week old to ensure data quality. Data integrity concerns are related to the accuracy, completeness, consistency, and confidentiality of the data. Option A, C, and D are all important data integrity concerns in crime analysis. Option A suggests that the data should accurately reflect the concepts they are intended to measure, which means that there should be no errors in the measurement of variables. Option C implies that the data should record the same measurements in repeated observations, which means that there should be no random errors. Option D states that information and individuals represented within the data should be protected/confidential, which is especially important in dealing with sensitive data related to crime analysis.

Question 11

Which software consists of crime and geographic data with specific location or area geographic identifiers and has the capacity to store, manipulate, analyze, display, and query geographic data for the purpose of generating maps?

Accepted Answer

The software that consists of crime and geographic data with specific location or area geographic identifiers and has the capacity to store, manipulate, analyze, display, and query geographic data for the purpose of generating maps is a Geographic Information System (GIS). A GIS is specifically designed for spatial data and can be used for a variety of purposes, including crime analysis and mapping.

Question 12

Which software's primary purpose is to allow users to enter, store, and modify data in and extract data from a database?

Accepted Answer

Database management software (DBMS) is specifically designed to allow users to enter, store, modify and extract data from a database. GPS is a navigation system, GIS is used to manage spatial data and perform spatial analysis, while statistical software (SPSS) is used to analyze data statistically.

Question 13

Accident or crash) data are typically recorded in standardized ways dictated by state laws.

Accepted Answer

Accident or crash data are typically recorded in standardized ways dictated by state laws, so that the information collected is consistent and can be used for analysis and decision-making purposes.

Question 14

Crime analysts obtain secondary data from three main kinds of data collection and storage systems: computer-aided dispatch systems, records management systems, and geographic data systems.

Accepted Answer

Crime analysts commonly obtain secondary data from computer-aided dispatch systems, records management systems, and geographic data systems.

Question 15

Which software is NOT used in crime analysis for dissemination?

Accepted Answer

Statistical software is primarily used for data analysis rather than dissemination, which is typically done using word processing, spreadsheet, or presentation software.

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