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CITP Exam 2 Actual 2026 -Certified
Questions And Correct Answers (Latest
Update)
There are three phases of memory, what are they? - correct-answer -Encoding,
Storage, and Retrieval
What is encoding, with regards to memory? - correct-answer -Enters the brain
through the senses and emotions
What happens during retrieval memory? - correct-answer -information is recalled,
and the more retrieval cue has in common with the memory element, the more
effective it is
What is the process of the cognitive interview? - correct-answer -Build and
Maintain Rapport
Use a preamble to prepare for guided memory retrieval
Guide through multiple retrievals
Ask the Interviewee specific, close ended, follow-up questions
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What are the basic needs of the victim or witness that should be addressed during
an interview? - correct-answer -safety, fear, embarrassment, and shock
How can you prepare the interviewee for guided memory retrieval? - correct-
answer -Tell them they are the most important person
Tell them your expectations
Model the level of recall details you expect
Memory retrieval techniques used to get specific information from a victim on:
Physical Apperance - correct-answer -Who did the person remind you of?
Memory retrieval techniques used to get specific information from a victim on:
Speech - correct-answer -How do you describe the accent?
What was the tone/ quality of the voice?
Memory retrieval techniques used to get specific information from a victim on:
Names - correct-answer -go through the alphabet
how many syllables
what was the cadence
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Memory retrieval techniques used to get specific information from a victim on:
Numbers - correct-answer -How many numbers did you see? Before and After
What letters did you see? Before and After
Memory retrieval techniques used to get specific information from a victim on:
Reactions - correct-answer -How did others react?
What is circumstantial evidence? - correct-answer -Circumstantial evidence
indirectly establishes a fact through inference, deduction, or a conclusion.
Factors that can affect witness credibility (Impeachment) - correct-answer --Bias
-Mental/physical deficiencies
-Inconsistent with other witnesses
-Prior inconsistent with statements
-Does not have to be written, witnessed, sworn or given to LEO
Conviction of past crimes
- ≤10 years V > 10 years
-Prior Arrest is improper impeachment
CITP Exam 2 Actual 2026 -Certified
Questions And Correct Answers (Latest
Update)
There are three phases of memory, what are they? - correct-answer -Encoding,
Storage, and Retrieval
What is encoding, with regards to memory? - correct-answer -Enters the brain
through the senses and emotions
What happens during retrieval memory? - correct-answer -information is recalled,
and the more retrieval cue has in common with the memory element, the more
effective it is
What is the process of the cognitive interview? - correct-answer -Build and
Maintain Rapport
Use a preamble to prepare for guided memory retrieval
Guide through multiple retrievals
Ask the Interviewee specific, close ended, follow-up questions
,2|Page
What are the basic needs of the victim or witness that should be addressed during
an interview? - correct-answer -safety, fear, embarrassment, and shock
How can you prepare the interviewee for guided memory retrieval? - correct-
answer -Tell them they are the most important person
Tell them your expectations
Model the level of recall details you expect
Memory retrieval techniques used to get specific information from a victim on:
Physical Apperance - correct-answer -Who did the person remind you of?
Memory retrieval techniques used to get specific information from a victim on:
Speech - correct-answer -How do you describe the accent?
What was the tone/ quality of the voice?
Memory retrieval techniques used to get specific information from a victim on:
Names - correct-answer -go through the alphabet
how many syllables
what was the cadence
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Memory retrieval techniques used to get specific information from a victim on:
Numbers - correct-answer -How many numbers did you see? Before and After
What letters did you see? Before and After
Memory retrieval techniques used to get specific information from a victim on:
Reactions - correct-answer -How did others react?
What is circumstantial evidence? - correct-answer -Circumstantial evidence
indirectly establishes a fact through inference, deduction, or a conclusion.
Factors that can affect witness credibility (Impeachment) - correct-answer --Bias
-Mental/physical deficiencies
-Inconsistent with other witnesses
-Prior inconsistent with statements
-Does not have to be written, witnessed, sworn or given to LEO
Conviction of past crimes
- ≤10 years V > 10 years
-Prior Arrest is improper impeachment
