Question 1

Efficiency can best be described how an organization meets its goals.

Accepted Answer

Efficiency refers to how well an organization uses its resources to achieve its goals, focusing on the output-to-input ratio rather than just meeting goals.

Question 2

Tactical information is generally used to make immediate decisions.

Accepted Answer

Tactical information is aimed at addressing immediate needs and making decisions that affect the short-term operations of an organization.

Question 3

An end user is someone who designs and/or implements technology.

Accepted Answer

An end user is the person who ultimately uses or is intended to ultimately use a product, without modifying it or reselling it. They are not typically involved in the design or implementation of the technology.

Question 4

Stopping a traffic violator would be an example of a "call for service."

Accepted Answer

A "call for service" typically refers to a request from the public for police assistance, whereas stopping a traffic violator is a proactive police action initiated by the officer.

Question 5

A Self Initiated Activity is anything done by a police officer based upon her observations.

Accepted Answer

A Self Initiated Activity by a police officer is indeed any action taken based on their observations, without being dispatched or directed to do so by a dispatcher or supervisor.

Question 6

In the management of public organizations, if we lose sight of our ultimate goal, we can end up being efficient but ineffective.

Accepted Answer

Efficiency refers to doing things in the best possible manner with the least waste of time and effort, while effectiveness is about doing the right things and achieving the desired outcome. If a public organization focuses solely on efficiency without aligning its actions with the ultimate goal, it may perform tasks well but fail to achieve its intended impact or purpose, thus being ineffective.

Question 7

Sworn and civilian employees of police organizations have the same powers of arrest.

Accepted Answer

Sworn employees, such as police officers, have full arrest powers granted by their position and training. Civilian employees, such as administrative staff, do not have these powers unless specifically granted under certain conditions or roles.

Question 8

Centralized decision making and problems solving are two prime characteristics of agencies using the community orientated policing model.

Accepted Answer

Community-oriented policing emphasizes decentralized decision making and problem solving to engage more effectively with community members and address their specific needs.

Question 9

Situational Crime Prevention involves increasing offender risk of detection and/or offender effort.

Accepted Answer

Situational Crime Prevention strategies are designed to make it more difficult or risky for offenders to commit crimes by increasing the effort needed to commit the crime, increasing the risks of being caught, and reducing the rewards.

Question 10

A ________ is a specific activity a police officer is directed to perform based upon information provided by another source.
A) Call for Service
B) Call Out
C) Self Initiated Activity
D) Radio Call

Accepted Answer

A Call for Service is an activity a police officer is directed to perform based on information from another source, such as a dispatch from a 911 call or a request from a citizen.

Question 11

________ can be thought of as information used in planning.
A) Strategic Information
B) Information Analysis
C) Forecasting
D) Tactical Information

Accepted Answer

Strategic Information is used in planning as it involves long-term goals and directions for an organization.

Question 12

An existing technology system can be referred to as ________.
A) a legacy system
B) a stand-alone system
C) a hardwired system
D) a pre-owned system

Accepted Answer

A legacy system refers to an old method, technology, computer system, or application program that continues to be used, despite the availability of newer, more efficient systems. These systems are often critical to day-to-day operations but may not be compatible with newer technologies.

Question 13

________ can be a person or group who has a direct interest in a problem.
A) An activist
B) An advocate
C) A stakeholder
D) A sponsor

Accepted Answer

A stakeholder is a person or group with a direct interest or concern in a problem or issue.

Question 14

Police employees who have taken an oath of office and have greater powers of arrest are ________.
A) Stakeholders
B) Civilian Employees
C) Supervisors and Managers
D) Sworn Employees

Accepted Answer

Sworn employees are those who have taken an oath of office and possess greater powers of arrest, distinguishing them from civilian employees and other non-sworn staff within a police department.

Question 15

An organization that uses fewer inputs to complete an activity can be thought of as more ________ whereas an organization that uses inputs to meet organizational goals can be thought of as ________.
A) Capable; Successful
B) Efficient; Effective
C) Successful; Capable
D) Effective; Efficient

Accepted Answer

An organization that uses fewer inputs to complete an activity can be thought of as more efficient, whereas an organization that uses inputs to meet organizational goals can be thought of as effective.

Question 16

The problem solving model SARA involves ________, analysis, response and assessment.
A) Status
B) Scanning
C) Spotting
D) Situation

Accepted Answer

SARA stands for Scanning, Analysis, Response, and Assessment, which are the steps in this problem-solving model used primarily in community policing.

Question 17

Criminal Justice is intentionally ________ in order to maintain the checks and balances essential to our democracy.
A) Fragmented
B) Divided
C) Multi-jurisdictional
D) Partitioned

Accepted Answer

The term "fragmented" is often used to describe the criminal justice system to emphasize its division into various independent agencies and entities, which helps maintain checks and balances.

Question 18

The ________ is the person for whom the technology was designed.
A) Buyer
B) Operator
C) End User
D) Employee

Accepted Answer

The end user is the person for whom the technology was designed, as they are the ultimate consumer or user of the product or system.

Question 19

Situational Crime Prevention is a theory which seeks to deter offender activity by ________ the risk of detection and ________ the value of the crime.
A) Increasing; Decreasing
B) Removing; Hiding
C) Hiding; Removing
D) Decreasing; Increasing

Accepted Answer

Situational Crime Prevention aims to deter criminal activity by making crimes harder to commit, increasing the risk of getting caught (increasing the risk of detection), and reducing the benefits or rewards of the crime (decreasing the value of the crime).

Question 20

Generally, Community Orientated Policing has four characteristics. Which of the following is NOT one of those characteristics?
A) Centralized decision making
B) Problem Solving
C) Community partnerships
D) Department-wide orientation

Accepted Answer

The answer of Generally, Community Orientated Policing has four characteristics....

Quiz 1: Introduction to Police Technology

Efficiency can best be described how an organization meets its goals.

Tactical information is generally used to make immediate decisions.

An end user is someone who designs and/or implements technology.

Stopping a traffic violator would be an example of a "call for service."

A Self Initiated Activity is anything done by a police officer based upon her observations.

In the management of public organizations, if we lose sight of our ultimate goal, we can end up being efficient but ineffective.

Sworn and civilian employees of police organizations have the same powers of arrest.

Centralized decision making and problems solving are two prime characteristics of agencies using the community orientated policing model.

Situational Crime Prevention involves increasing offender risk of detection and/or offender effort.

A ________ is a specific activity a police officer is directed to perform based upon information provided by another source.

________ can be thought of as information used in planning.

An existing technology system can be referred to as ________.

________ can be a person or group who has a direct interest in a problem.

Police employees who have taken an oath of office and have greater powers of arrest are ________.

An organization that uses fewer inputs to complete an activity can be thought of as more whereas an organization that uses inputs to meet organizational goals can be thought of as .

The problem solving model SARA involves ________, analysis, response and assessment.

Criminal Justice is intentionally ________ in order to maintain the checks and balances essential to our democracy.

The ________ is the person for whom the technology was designed.

Situational Crime Prevention is a theory which seeks to deter offender activity by the risk of detection and the value of the crime.

Generally, Community Orientated Policing has four characteristics. Which of the following is NOT one of those characteristics?