National Investigators Exam (NIE) Practice Exam

In the context of crime prevention, what could be considered a "disposable" item?

1. Mobile phone

2. Wallet

3. Battery

4. Jacket

The correct answer is: Battery

In the context of crime prevention, "disposable" items are typically those that can be easily discarded or replaced without significant loss of value or utility. A battery fits this definition well, as it is often seen as a single-use or short-term item that can be easily thrown away once it has served its purpose, particularly in the case of non-rechargeable types. Batteries do not tend to hold significant personal or monetary value, making them less likely to be prioritized in a situation involving crime-related environmental assessments. On the other hand, items like mobile phones, wallets, and jackets generally possess more value, both in terms of their cost and the personal data or belongings they may contain. Thus, these items are less likely to be classified as "disposable" because they are not typically thrown away after use and may be more problematic to lose or have stolen in a crime scenario.