What Do You Know About Forensic Profiling?

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    Where is forensic profiling most useful? - ProProfs

    Where is forensic profiling most useful?

    • Investigation 
    • Risk analysis 
    • Surveillance 
    • Intelligence 
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Forensic profiling can be explained as the study of evidence (especially in the crime line) to build information which can then be used by police authorities.
Otherwise, we can explain it as the evidence compiled from a crime scene that will then be used by the police.

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  • 2. 
    What is the psychological profiling of criminals called? - ProProfs

    What is the psychological profiling of criminals called?

    • Digital profiling

    • Case profiling

    • Offender profiling

    • DNA profiling

    Correct Answer
    A. Offender profiling
    Explanation
    Offender profiling is the correct answer because it refers to the psychological profiling of criminals. This technique involves analyzing crime scene evidence, victim characteristics, and other relevant information to create a profile of the potential offender. It helps law enforcement agencies in narrowing down their search for suspects and understanding the behavioral patterns, motivations, and characteristics of criminals. Digital profiling, case profiling, and DNA profiling are not specifically related to the psychological profiling of criminals.

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    What is the psychologist who deals with forensic data called? - ProProfs

    What is the psychologist who deals with forensic data called?

    • Forensic psychologist

    • Experimental psychologist

    • Forensic psychologists

    • Clinical psychologist

    Correct Answer
    A. Forensic psychologist
    Explanation
    A forensic psychologist is a psychologist who specializes in applying psychological knowledge and principles to legal and criminal justice settings. They work with forensic data, such as crime scene evidence, witness testimonies, and offender profiles, to provide expert opinions and evaluations in legal cases. They may assess the mental state of individuals involved in legal proceedings, conduct psychological evaluations, and provide treatment and therapy to individuals in correctional facilities. Their expertise helps to understand and explain human behavior within the context of the legal system.

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    What class of data captures the description of cases? - ProProfs

    What class of data captures the description of cases?

    • Nominal data

    • Forensic data

    • Crime data

    • Cyber data

    Correct Answer
    A. Crime data
    Explanation
    Crime data captures the description of cases. This type of data includes information about criminal activities, such as the nature of the crime, the location, the time, and any other relevant details. It is used by law enforcement agencies, researchers, and policymakers to analyze crime trends, identify patterns, and develop strategies to prevent and solve crimes.

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    What categories of data directly designates persons or objects? - ProProfs

    What categories of data directly designates persons or objects?

    • Cyber data

    • Forensic data

    • Crime data

    • Nominal data

    Correct Answer
    A. Nominal data
    Explanation
    Nominal data is a type of data that directly designates persons or objects. It is a categorical data type that uses labels or names to represent different categories or groups. In this context, cyber data, forensic data, and crime data may contain information related to persons or objects indirectly, but nominal data specifically refers to data that directly designates persons or objects.

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    Which of the following isn't a source of nominal data?   - ProProfs

    Which of the following isn't a source of nominal data?  

    • Recidivists

    • Online files

    • Intelligence files

    • Suspect files

    Correct Answer
    A. Online files
    Explanation
    Online files are not a source of nominal data because nominal data refers to categorical data that can be classified into distinct categories or groups. Online files, on the other hand, can contain various types of data including textual, numerical, or multimedia data, which may not necessarily fall into distinct categories. Therefore, online files do not fit the criteria for nominal data.

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    Which of these is not a type of forensic data? - ProProfs

    Which of these is not a type of forensic data?

    • Case profiling

    • Digital image profiling

    • Offender profiling 

    • DNA profiling

    Correct Answer
    A. Case profiling
    Explanation
    Case profiling is not a type of forensic data because it does not involve the analysis or examination of physical or digital evidence. Instead, case profiling refers to the process of creating a profile or summary of a specific criminal case, including details about the crime, the victim, and the potential suspects. It is a method used to organize and understand the facts and circumstances of a case, but it does not involve the collection or analysis of forensic data.

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    What organization is concerned with the protection of automated personal data in Europe? - ProProfs

    What organization is concerned with the protection of automated personal data in Europe?

    • European Human Rights Protection Agency

    • European Convention on Human Rights

    • European Human Rights Agency

    • European Human Rights Activist League

    Correct Answer
    A. European Convention on Human Rights
    Explanation
    The correct answer is the European Convention on Human Rights. This organization is concerned with the protection of automated personal data in Europe. The European Convention on Human Rights is an international treaty that protects the fundamental rights and freedoms of individuals in Europe. It includes provisions that safeguard personal data and ensure that individuals' privacy is respected and protected.

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    Which of the following methods doesn't resolve issues in forensic profiling? - ProProfs

    Which of the following methods doesn't resolve issues in forensic profiling?

    • Legal method

    • Conventional method

    • Behavioral method

    • Technical method

    Correct Answer
    A. Conventional method
    Explanation
    The conventional method does not resolve issues in forensic profiling because it refers to traditional or standard approaches that may not be effective in addressing complex or evolving forensic challenges. This method may not incorporate the latest advancements in technology or behavioral analysis, limiting its ability to accurately identify and analyze evidence. In contrast, legal, behavioral, and technical methods are more likely to provide comprehensive and up-to-date solutions for resolving issues in forensic profiling.

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  • 10. 
    Concerning the description of cases, which of these is odd? - ProProfs

    Concerning the description of cases, which of these is odd?

    • Criminal profile 

    • Time intervals

    • Duration

    • Modus operandi

    Correct Answer
    A. Criminal profile 
    Explanation
    The odd one out in this list is "Criminal profile". The other options - time intervals, duration, and modus operandi - all relate to the description or analysis of cases. However, a criminal profile is not directly related to describing cases, but rather involves creating a psychological and behavioral profile of a criminal based on evidence and patterns.

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