An affidavit is used as permission to search for evidentiary material at a specified location and/or to seize items to return to an investigator's lab for examination after being signed by an approving authority.

(a) - True

(b) - False

The correct answer is "True".

Explanation:

An affidavit is a sworn testimony that certain facts are in the possession of an investigating officer and that they warrant the examination of specific items located at a specific place. An affidavit becomes a Search Warrant when signed by an approving authority.