Question 1

All of the following has been cited as a positive uses of mini tablets by prison inmates,except:

Accepted Answer

All of the other options have been cited as potential positive uses of mini tablets by prison inmates, but using them to plan escapes would not be seen as a positive use.

Question 2

Criminal justice now finds itself in the trend of what has been termed "__________________."

Accepted Answer

The Era of Big Data refers to the current trend in criminal justice where massive amounts of data are being collected, analyzed, and used to inform decision-making in law enforcement, criminal investigations, and the justice system as a whole. This includes the use of data on crime patterns, offender behavior, and other relevant factors to develop more effective strategies for crime prevention and reduction. The other options (Age of DNA, DENG Era, DNA Engineering Period) are not recognized terms or trends in criminal justice.

Question 3

Patrol vehicles in the Greenwich,Connecticut,Police Department can scan up to ___________license plates per minute on all vehicles they pass.

Accepted Answer

According to the given information, patrol vehicles in the Greenwich, Connecticut, Police Department can scan up to 3,600 license plates per minute on all vehicles they pass. Therefore, the correct choice is C, which states that the vehicles can scan up to 3,600 license plates per minute. None of the other answer choices match this value.

Question 4

____________ computing is basically the use of a network of remote servers hosted on the Internet to store,manage,and process data,rather than a local server or a personal computer.

Accepted Answer

Cloud computing is the use of remote servers hosted on the Internet (often referred to as "the cloud") to store, manage, and process data instead of a local server or personal computer.

Question 5

Some police agencies have begun using ____________________ to determine such details as vehicle location and damage,elevation,radii of curves,and critical speed.

Accepted Answer

Global Positioning Systems (GPS) are used by police agencies to determine various details of a vehicle accident scene, including location, elevation, and critical speed. GPS technology allows for accurate mapping and collection of data, which can aid investigations and help determine the cause of the accident.

Question 6

In early 2014,the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)announced that six states had been selected to develop test sites for drones.They include all the following,except:

Accepted Answer

New York was one of the states selected by the FAA to develop test sites for drones in early 2014, making Oklahoma the correct choice as it was not among the states selected.

Question 7

The following are advantages to electronic filing of court documents,except:

Accepted Answer

Increased miles of driving to the courthouse is not an advantage to electronic filing. All other choices are advantages.

Question 8

Radio-frequency identification tracking devices (RFID)are now worn in many prisons today by _______________for tracking purposes to make prisons safer.

Accepted Answer

Both inmates and correctional officers wear RFID tracking devices in many prisons for tracking purposes to enhance safety and security within the facility.

Question 9

With real-time reporting,during the trial,judges and attorneys can do all but which of the following?

Accepted Answer

The answer of With real-time reporting,during the trial,judges and attorneys...

Question 10

It is predicted that _______flying robots will be in the skies by 2020,and that number will __________by 2030.

Accepted Answer

The answer of It is predicted that _______flying robots will...

Question 11

Users mine N-DEx data by:

Accepted Answer

Using an FBI web interface (Choice A) allows users to search and analyze N-DEx data using various filters and criteria. N-DEx correlation and resolution analysis (Choice B) also allows for advanced searches and pattern analysis. Using only past NCIC data combined with state data (Choice C) may not provide a comprehensive view of criminal activity. NIBIN databases (Choice D) are specifically for analyzing firearm-related data and may not be relevant to all types of crime. Therefore, Choices A and B are the best options for mining N-DEx data.

Question 12

Mental health services can also be provided to prisoners via mobile devices.Estimates are that a state can save $30,000 to $40,000 a month with such a system,which includes all but the following:

Accepted Answer

The system includes a mobile device platform for mental health services to prisoners, as well as a voice platform and video software. However, special videophones and voice stress analysis are not necessary components of the system. Therefore, the correct choice is D.

Question 13

All of the following are examples of modern technology law enforcement agencies are using,except:

Accepted Answer

MRI-based lie detectors are not currently being used by law enforcement agencies. While there is research being done on this technology, it is not yet reliable enough for widespread law enforcement use. A, B, C, and D are all current examples of modern technology used by law enforcement agencies.

Question 14

The use of BYOD policies is thought to be beneficial because of the following except:

Accepted Answer

BYOD policies are not designed to result in officers spending more time in the office, but rather to give them more flexibility and access to resources while in the field. The other options listed are all benefits of BYOD policies.

Question 15

Robots can now be fitted with all but which of the following?

Accepted Answer

As of now, robots do not have the ability to see through concrete walls.

Answer: C
 Some robots are equipped with TASERs for law enforcement purposes.

Answer: E
 Odor sensing is a technology that has been developed and implemented in some robots.

Therefore, the best choice is:

Answer: A 
 As of now, robots cannot see through concrete walls, so they cannot be fitted with this ability.

Question 16

For security concerns,law enforcement users of modern data storage should:

Accepted Answer

All of the above options are important for security concerns related to law enforcement users of modern data storage. Retaining ownership of data ensures that it is not misused or accessed by unauthorized parties. Preventing the storage provider from mining data for commercial purposes protects data privacy. Ensuring that the data is only used for authorized purposes helps prevent misuse or abuse of data. Finally, allowing audits of the provider can help identify any potential security breaches or unauthorized access to data.

Question 17

One way to view the use of large amounts of data as it is applied to law enforcement is to consider the __________________________ (N-DEx).

Accepted Answer

The Law Enforcement National Data Exchange (N-DEx) is a tool that allows law enforcement agencies to share and search for information, including criminal justice data, incident reports, intelligence, and other relevant information. It is designed to help law enforcement officers solve crimes more quickly and efficiently by providing them with access to a wealth of information from various sources. As such, it is an excellent example of how large amounts of data can be applied to law enforcement to improve public safety.

Question 18

In late 2012,________became the first state to initiate a ballistics database that allows investigators to match shell casings with a national database.

Accepted Answer

Louisiana was the first state to initiate a ballistics database that allows investigators to match shell casings with a national database in late 2012.

Question 19

There are several potential problems with BYOD,which have led to lawsuits and created a need for new policies due to potential violations of the _________________.

Accepted Answer

The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) is a federal law that establishes minimum wage, overtime pay, recordkeeping, and youth employment standards affecting employees in the private sector and in Federal, State, and local governments. BYOD can potentially violate the FLSA if employees are not properly tracked for their work hours, leading to off-the-clock work and potentially less pay than what is required by the law.

Question 20

The Courts and Law Enforcement Management Information Systems (CLEMIS)Consortium system includes data sets for all but the following:

Accepted Answer

The CLEMIS Consortium system includes data sets for arrestees, citations, parolees, and sex offenders.

Quiz 16: Technologies and Tools: in an Era of Big Data and the Cloud