Forensic Science: Crime Scene Sketching review

Front

At what position is item “A”? Options: 1 x 1, 2 x 1, 5 x 5, 10 x 10

Back

1 x 1

Front

Crime scene sketches provide _____________ not present in photographs, video evidence, etc.

Back

Distances and dimensions

Front

Typically, rough sketches are NOT which of the following?

• Drawn with pencil
• Drawn to scale
• Drawn at the crime scene
• Drawn after photos are taken

Back

Drawn to scale

Front

What is NOT included in a final sketch as stated in the presentation? Options: Case information, Initials or name of artist, Initials or name of victim, Title

Back

Initials or name of victim

Front

What is the most common type of sketch?

Back

Overhead sketch

Front

Which type of sketch is most likely to include animation?

Back

Three-dimensional sketch

Front

Number the steps of the crime scene sketching process:
___ Make notes
___ Measure area and evidence locations
___ Identify sketch with legend and scale
___ Observe and plan

Back

4-2-1-3

Front

Example of ballistic evidence: Shoeprint, Shell casing, Saliva, Hair

Back

Shell casing

Front

Which type of mapping is the most basic, easiest and least accurate? Options: Polar/grid, Triangulation, Rectangular coordinate, Baseline

Back

Baseline

Front

Which type of mapping requires taking at least four measurements for each piece of evidence?

Back

Triangulation