Criminal Laboratories Quiz

What does the chain of custody ensure about the evidence collected from a crime scene?

• It is used immediately in court

• It maintains its integrity as it travels from the crime scene to the court room

• It can be altered by investigators

• It is only handled by one person

Which of the following is NOT listed as a group activity in the steps of CSI?

• Securing the Scene

• Analyzing the Evidence

• Sketching the Scene

• Scanning the Scene

What should be done to prevent unauthorized access to the crime scene?

• Call for additional police backup

• Use ropes or barricades and position guards strategically

• Immediately remove all evidence from the scene

• Allow only VIPs to enter the scene

Why is it important to preserve and protect the crime scene upon the first officer's arrival?

• To ensure media coverage is controlled

• To maintain public order and safety

• To preserve the scene for investigation purposes

• To immediately solve the crime

Why is it important to separate witnesses during an investigation?

• To allow them to talk to each other

• To prevent them from being influenced by one another

• To make the investigation process longer

• To confuse the witnesses

What is the second priority after an incident according to the CSI steps?

• Interviewing the suspects

• Separating the witnesses

• Collecting physical evidence

• Releasing information to the media

Which of the following is NOT a question usually asked of witnesses?

• What did you see?

• Where were you when you made this observation?

• Did you see anyone else?

• What did you have for breakfast?

What is the primary purpose of scanning the crime scene initially by investigators and first responders?

• To collect all possible evidence immediately

• To allow records of the scene to be made quickly and efficiently

• To interrogate suspects at the scene

• To finalize the investigation report

What is the role of a forensic photographer at a crime scene?

• To collect and analyze DNA samples

• To interview witnesses

• To photograph the evidence that has been marked

• To make arrests at the scene

What will be discussed at a later date regarding crime scene investigation?

• The procedures for interviewing suspects

• The procedures for taking photographs at a crime scene

• The methods for collecting fingerprints

• The techniques for securing the crime scene