CVSA Exam Questions And Correct Answers
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What are the three types of questions used in a CVSA exam? - CORRECT ANSWER -Relevant
Irrelivant
Control
Control questions must deal with: - CORRECT ANSWER -A known truth
Directed lie
Prior to formulating relevant questions the examiner should ask him/herself the following six
questions: - CORRECT ANSWER -Do I need this question answered?
Will passing or failing this question help the investigation?
Am I being redundant?
Am I getting to the main issue of this case?
Am I using the right format?
Does the subject really understand the questions?
The ZOC format, relevant questions are in what slots? - CORRECT ANSWER -4
6
The MZOC format is the only format in which you ask: - CORRECT ANSWER -Do you know
who?
Which format are some relevant questions repeated? - CORRECT ANSWER -MZOC
The SKY proportion of the MZOC stand for: - CORRECT ANSWER -Suspect
, Know
You
The ZOC format has how many questions? - CORRECT ANSWER -9
The MZOC format has how many questions? - CORRECT ANSWER -15
A test containing 15 questions could be what formats? - CORRECT ANSWER -MZOC
GS
A GS format containing 31 questions would have how may relevant questions? - CORRECT
ANSWER -13
What format would be used in a covert setting? - CORRECT ANSWER -Structured interview
What format would be used when the suspect is not known? - CORRECT ANSWER -MZOC
What format could be used when a theft had occurred and multiple persons had access to the
stolen items? - CORRECT ANSWER -MZOC
What test formats begin with two irrelevant questions? - CORRECT ANSWER -Structured
Peak of tension
What format is used when a suspect admits to a theft but the exact amount stolen is in question? -
CORRECT ANSWER -Peak of tension
What format would be used in most accused/accuser situations? - CORRECT ANSWER -ZOC
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What are the three types of questions used in a CVSA exam? - CORRECT ANSWER -Relevant
Irrelivant
Control
Control questions must deal with: - CORRECT ANSWER -A known truth
Directed lie
Prior to formulating relevant questions the examiner should ask him/herself the following six
questions: - CORRECT ANSWER -Do I need this question answered?
Will passing or failing this question help the investigation?
Am I being redundant?
Am I getting to the main issue of this case?
Am I using the right format?
Does the subject really understand the questions?
The ZOC format, relevant questions are in what slots? - CORRECT ANSWER -4
6
The MZOC format is the only format in which you ask: - CORRECT ANSWER -Do you know
who?
Which format are some relevant questions repeated? - CORRECT ANSWER -MZOC
The SKY proportion of the MZOC stand for: - CORRECT ANSWER -Suspect
, Know
You
The ZOC format has how many questions? - CORRECT ANSWER -9
The MZOC format has how many questions? - CORRECT ANSWER -15
A test containing 15 questions could be what formats? - CORRECT ANSWER -MZOC
GS
A GS format containing 31 questions would have how may relevant questions? - CORRECT
ANSWER -13
What format would be used in a covert setting? - CORRECT ANSWER -Structured interview
What format would be used when the suspect is not known? - CORRECT ANSWER -MZOC
What format could be used when a theft had occurred and multiple persons had access to the
stolen items? - CORRECT ANSWER -MZOC
What test formats begin with two irrelevant questions? - CORRECT ANSWER -Structured
Peak of tension
What format is used when a suspect admits to a theft but the exact amount stolen is in question? -
CORRECT ANSWER -Peak of tension
What format would be used in most accused/accuser situations? - CORRECT ANSWER -ZOC
