Chapter2 Quiz: CSI

The terms grid, linear, quadrant, zone, and spiral are typically used to describe datum points

• True

• False

The goal of a crime scene investigation is to:

• document evidence at the scene of a crime.

• recognize evidence at the scene of a crime.

• collect evidence at the scene of a crime.

• All of these choices.

Direct evidence includes:

• first-hand observations such as eyewitness accounts.

• second-hand observations

• circumstantial evidence.

• None of these choices.

Circumstantial evidence is:

• indirect evidence that cannot be used to imply a fact.

• indirect evidence that can be used to imply a fact, but does not directly prove it

• direct evidence that can be used to imply a fact, but does directly prove it

• None of these choices.

Trace evidence is a type of circumstantial evidence, examples of which include:

• fingerprints found on a glass.

• hair found on a brush

• blood drops on a shirt

• All of these choices

The crime scene investigation team is made up of:

• legal professionals who work together to solve a crime.

• legal and scientific professionals who work together to solve a crime.

• scientific professionals who work together to solve a crime.

• None of these choices.

The first to arrive at a crime scene is usually:

• detectives

• police officers

• crime scene investigators

• medical examiners

Crime scene investigators:

• record the crime-scene data.

• sketch the crime-scene

• take photos of the crime scene.

• do all of these things

Securing the crime scene is the responsibility of the first responding:

• crime scene investigator

• detective

• law enforcement officer

• forensic scientist

A folded paper used to hold trace evidence is a

• paper box

• paper bag

• paper envelope

• paper bindle