CHAPTER 7 IT

Which of the following is NOT a general type of evidence?

• Direct evidence

• Circumstantial evidence

• Inferential evidence

• Prima Facie evidence

Which of the following is an example of direct evidence?

• A witness reporting hearing a gunshot

• A DNA match from a database

• A person testifying they saw the defendant commit the crime

• A fingerprint found at the crime scene

Prima facie evidence is:

• Evidence that is sufficient to establish a fact without other evidence

• Evidence that is irrelevant to the case

• Evidence that is based on presumptions

• Evidence that is not admissible in court

Evidence containing moisture should not be packaged in plastic for more than:

• 1 HOUR

• 2 HOURS

• 4 HOURS

• 8 HOURS

Which of the following is NOT a recommended container for evidence?

• 
  Glass jars

• Paper envelopes

• Blood collection kits

• Plastic zip lock bags

The chain of custody refers to:

• 
  C) The method of preserving evidence

• The rules governing the admissibility of evidence

• The process of collecting evidence at a crime scene

• The chronological documentation of the movement and location of evidence

When preserving evidence, it is important to protect the crime scene. Which area of the crime scene should receive particular attention to prevent contamination?

• The walls

• The ceiling

• The floor

• The windows

When should plastic bags be used for packaging evidence?

• Always, for all types of evidence

• Only for dry items that won't be affected by moisture

• Never, as they can cause contamination

• Only for large items that cannot fit in paper bags

When should the property tag for evidence include the title of the case, officer's name, date, time, and specific location where the evidence was found?

• Only when the evidence is being presented in court

• Every time evidence is collected and packaged

• Only when the evidence is being transferred

• Only when the evidence is of high value

What is the primary goal of crime scene reconstruction?

• To determine the exact time the crime occurred

• To identify the perpetrator of the crime

• To understand the sequence of events that took place

• To predict future criminal behavior