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Forensic Science Chapter 2
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1After providing or obtaining medical assistance for the injured and effecting an arrest of suspects (if possible), the first officer arriving at a crime scene should immediately:
- ASearch for evidence
- BSecure the scene
- CMake a rough sketch of the scene
- DTake notes
2The first responding officer must make attempts at the crime scene to detain and question
- AWitnessess
- BUnauthorized personnel
- CSuspects
- DBoth A and C
3Police barricades, and the strategic position of guards, will prohibit access to the crime scene for:
- ACivilians only
- BCivilians and media personnel
- CAll law enforcement personnel
- DAll unauthorized personnel
4The conditions at a crime scene can be compromised by all of the following actions EXCEPT:
- ATaking photographs at the crime scene
- BAdjusting the temperature of the crime scene
- CEating food at the crime scene
- DTurning a faucet on at the crime scene
5The size and location of the crime scene, as well as the events that occurred there, will determine:
- AThe kind of evidence that will be missing
- BThe kind of search pattern that is used to locate evidence
- CThe amount of care that must be taken during the crime scene search
- DThe time at which the crime scene is searched
6Which search patter would be best suited for a crime scene where many investigators are available to search a large area?
- ASpiral
- BGrid
- CLine
- DZone
7The purpose of the crime scene search is to locate:
- ADNA-containing evidence
- BAll physical evidence
- CFingerprint evidence
- DBloodstain patterns
8The most basic methods of crime scene recording do NOT include:
- ANote-taking
- BPhotographs
- CNarrated videotapes
- DInfrared analysis
9If the crime scene includes a dead body, the photographer should:
- ADetermine the time of death
- BAttempt to identify the victim
- CDocument all forensic personnel at crime scene
- DDepict injuries and weapons at scene
10A rough sketch need NOT include a:
- ASketch of the suspect(s)
- BCompass heading designating north
- CDate, location, and time of the incident
- DLocation of all recovered physical evidence
11CAD programs enhance the ability to:
- ATake complete notes
- BDevelop photographs
- CEdit video tape
- DProduce a finished crime scene sketch
12Which statement about note-taking is NOT true?
- AThe individual who packaged and marked items of evidence should be recorded
- BNote-taking is done after all crime scene processing has been completed
- CNotes should included location of physical evidence recovered
- DDisposition of items after collection must be included
13Which crime scene search pattern would absolutely require more than one investigator?
- ASpiral
- BLine
- CGrid
- DZone
14Physical evidence at a hit-and-run scene should include
- AFiber and tissue
- BGlass fragments
- CFabric impressions
- DAll of the above
15The crime scene notes must accurately record:
- AThe tasks assigned each investigator
- BPersonnel arrivals and departures from the scene
- CDescriptions of evidence present at the crime scene
- DAll of the above
16The advantages of tape-recording crime scene notes on an audio tape include all of the following EXCEPT:
- AThe notes can be recorded at the crime laboratory instead of at the crime scene.
- BThe investigator's hand are free to carry out other tasks while recording the notes
- CAudio tapes have the added security feature of preventing erasure or taping over if the security tab on the tape
- DThe notes are recording as the observation are made
17In digital photography, light is recorded as a specific charge on millions of tiny:
- ASilver halide grains
- BCharge coupled devices
- CSemi-conductors
- DPixels
18Digital crime scene photographs require special measures to assure their admissibility tin court due to:
- ATheir poor quality
- BThe inability to manipulate the images
- CThe ability to manipulate the images
- DAll of the above
19Videotapes of the crime scene:
- ACan be used in place of notes and photographs
- BMust be complemented by a hard copy of notes and separate still photographs
- CAre required in all jurisdictions
- DAre not admissible in court due to the poor image quiality
20Crime scene sketches serve a unique purpose in permanently documenting the location of evidence
- AProcessed at the crime scene
- BContaining drug evidence
- CNot documented in photographs
- DCollected and removed from the crime scene
21From the choices, select the one correct physical evidence collection procedure
- ABloodstained garments should be packaged separately in paper bags
- BItems recovered from scene of a murder should be sent along with the body to the Medical Examiner
- CAll items collected from the same grid area should be packaged together.
- DThe victim's clothing should be obtained at the crime scene and vacuumed to obtain trace evidence
22Investigators should collect possible carriers of trace evidence which may include:
- AVacuum sweepings
- BClothing
- CFingernail scrapings
- DAll of the above
23Changes to evidence, such as contamination, can be prevented by handling evidence with:
- ALatex gloves
- BDry, bare hands
- CDisposable forcepts
- DA and C
24Charred debris from an arson scene should be:
- APlaced together with similar items in a paper bag
- BPlaced in Ziploc® bags.
- CPackaged in airtight glass jars
- DAired out before packing in plastic wrap
25A victim's fingernail scrapings would be correctly packaged in:
- AA druggist fold
- BA plastic Ziploc® bag
- CSealed, airtight containers
- DBoth b and c
26The successful outcome of a criminal investigation is almost always directly related to:
- AThe manner in which the evidence is collected and preserved
- BThe number of people employed in the crime lab
- CThe volume of the physical evidence collected
- DWhether the crime is considered high-profile
27A properly maintained chain or custody is NOT the responsibility of the:
- ACrime scene processor
- BEvidence clerk
- CForensic technician
- DTrial judge
28Success in the recognition and collection of physical evidence is determined primarily by the:
- ANotoriety of the case
- BTime available to the evidence collectors
- CSkills of personnel processing the crime scene
- DType of evidence involved
29The collection of standard reference samples at the crime scene is important because they:
- APermit comparisons to be made with the evidence
- BAre obtained only from suspects in cases of violent assault
- CServe as a source of extra test material if required in the crime lab
- DAll of the above
30The presence of blood and semen at crime scenes exposes investigator to:
- AHepatitis B
- BAIDS
- CBoth a and b
- DNeither a nor b
31The removal of any evidence from a person or from the scene of crime must be done in a conformity with the privileges of which amendment to the Constitution?
- ASixth
- BFourth
- CFifth
- DFirst
32The police are NOT required to obtain a search warrant if they are:
- AUnable to locate a judge to issue a warrant
- BCertain their suspect is guilty
- CIn the process of a legal arrest
- DInvestigating the murder of a fellow officer
33Which of the following is U.S. Supreme Court decision which dealt with the impropriety of the warrantless collection of physical evidence at a homicide scene?
- AMapp v. U.S
- BFrye v. U.S.
- CPeople v. Wilkens
- DMincey v. Arizona
34Which type of evidence must be packaged separately from other evidence?
- ABiological stain evidence
- BDNA-containing evidence
- CArson evidence
- DAll of the above
35Which of the following items is likely to contain DNA evidence?
- AA self-adhesive mailing stamp
- BA bed sheet
- CA blue rug fiber
- DA glass fragment
36The evidence collector must take extraordinary care to avoid potential contamination by transferring DNA onto objects of evidential value by:
- AReusing shoe covers
- BPackaging items containing potential DNA evidence in airtight bags
- CWearing a face mask
- DUsing the same pair of forceps to collect all evidence at the crime scene
37The best way to guarantee that the evidence will withstand inquiries about what happened to it from the time of its finding to its presentation in court is to:
- AProperly record the crime scene
- BProperly mark evidence for identification
- CProperly complete evidence submission forms
- DAll of the above
38When biological samples of unknown origin are discovered at a crime scene, investigators:
- AShould assume no pathogens are present and treat the samples as such
- BShould allow only trained hazardous materials teams to handle the evidence
- CShould assume pathogens are present and treat the sample as such
- DShould package them in plastic bags
39Special circumstances at a crime scene may require the use of the following for evidence collection, EXCEPT:
- AParticle masks
- BBiohazard packages
- CCoveralls
- DAll of the above may be required
40“The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizure…” is provided for in the United States by the:
- AFrye standard
- BFourth Amendment
- CDeclaration of Independence
- DSecond Amendment
41Warrantless searches are permitted under law in all of the following situations EXCEPT:
- AThe existence of emergency circumstances
- BThe injury or death of a police officer or law enforcement employee
- CThe consent of the parties involved
- DThe need to prevent the immediate loss of evidence
42The manner of collecting and reserving physical evidence at a crime scene is determined by:
- AThe circumstances of the crime
- BThe importance of the case
- CThe number of evidence collectors present at the crime scene
- DThe nature of the evidence
43Physical evidence may be obtained from
- AThe crime scene
- BThe victim
- CThe suspect
- DAll of the above
44All of the following ites may be placed in an airtight container EXCEPT:
- ACharred debris recovered from a fire
- BBlood-stained clothing
- CGlass
- DHairs and fibers
45The evidence collector is NOT concerned with
- AMaintaining the chain of custody
- BUtilizing the proper packaging material for evidence
- CLabeling evidence
- DDetermining the natural variations that exist in physical evidence
46The conditions at a crime scene can be compromised by all of the following action EXCEPT
- ATaking photographs at the crime scene
- BEating food at the crime scene
- CTurning on a faucet on the crime scene
- DSmoking at the crime scene
47The initial survey of the crime scene carried out by the lead investigator is called:
- AThe spiral search
- BThe initial survey
- CThe walk-through
- DThe crime scene search
48Which crime scene search pattern does NOT require more than one invesigator
- AWheel
- BLine
- CGrid
- DZone
49What is a disadvantage to the spiral search pattern
- AEvidence could be missed
- BIt requires several investigators
- CIt does not work for outdoors scenes
- DIt is dependent on the boundaries of the scene
50The center of the crime scene, which is always included within the crime scene's boundary, is:
- AThe area where the first responder entered the scene
- BThe area where the witnesses were located
- CThe area where the command center will be located
- DThe area where the crime occurred
51Evidence commonly located during a vehicle search includes all of the following EXCEPT:
- AQuestioned documents
- BFibers
- CPaint evidence
- DBroken glass
52To formulate a successful strategy for recovering relevant physical evidence at crime scenes, the investigator must ultimately rely on:
- AReference material
- BExperience
- CTraining
- DThe lead investigator
53The search pattern in which one or two investigators starts at the boundary at one end of the scene and walk straight across to the other side is:
- ALine
- BGrid
- CQuadrant
- DWheel
54The search pattern that employs two people performing line searches that originate from adjacent corners is:
- ALine
- BGrid
- CSpiral
- DWheel
55Which search pattern employs several people moving from the boundary straight toward the center of the scene (inward) or from the center straight to the boundary(outward)?
- AQuadrant
- BGrid
- CSpiral
- DWheel
56It is permissible for officers at the scene to:
- AEat
- BDrink
- CSmoke
- DNone of the above
57Which search pattern is more reliant on the boundaries established?
- ALine
- BSpiral
- CWheel
- DQuadrant
58Officers should attempt to locate tool marks at the point of entry during the investigation of a:
- AHomicide
- BBurglary
- CHit and run
- DAssault
59The location of an item of evidence on a crime scene sketch is shown by its distance from points of reference that:
- AAre fixed or immovable
- BAre within ten feet of the item
- CAre located outside the boundaries of the crime scene
- DCan be transported to the crime laboratory
60At an arson scene, the collection of a substrate control would require the arson investigator to:
- ACollect a sample from the center of a potential accelerate stain
- BCollect samples of surface material from areas far away from the fire's origin.
- CCollect a piece of the surface material near the fire's origin that he or she believes was not exposed to the accelerant
- DCollect a sample of the vapors at the fire origin
61Success in the recognition and collection of physical evidence is determined primarily by the:
- ANotoriety of the case
- BTime available to the evidence collector
- CSkill of personnel processing the crime scene
- DType of evidence involved
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