Investigative Processes Quiz Review

When Harper and Isla accidentally bump into each other in the hallway, there is an exchange of materials between them. This phenomenon is known as _______.

• Locard’s Preservation Principle

• Locard’s Exchange Principle

• Locard’s Law

• Locard’s Law of Evidence Transfer

During a school play, Abigail claims she saw James take a cookie from the jar. Later, a video shows James taking the cookie. Which of the following types of evidence establishes a fact in this scenario?

• circumstantial

• class

• physical

• direct

Which type of evidence would be considered class evidence?

• tire tread patterns

• fingerprint

• DNA

• hair (with the root intact)

Officer David arrived at the scene of a burglary and immediately ensured the safety of the residents. He then focused on preserving the evidence. Officer David restricted all unauthorized persons from entering the crime scene and accounted for everyone that entered. This part of crime scene investigation takes place during which step?

• seeing the scene

• securing the scene

• scanning the scene

• securing and collecting evidence

Which of the following statements is true of accurate crime scene processes?

• Wet evidence must be packaged immediately upon retrieval.

• An evidence seal must be secure and signed by the collector.

• Eyewitnesses should not be questioned until all evidence is collected.

• Only direct evidence can be presented in court. All other forms of evidence are not admissible.

Which of the following is NOT considered physical evidence?

• a wool fiber from a jacket

• DNA found on a victim

• an unknown hair found on the seat of a victim’s car

• a lip print found on the rim of a glass

Who is known as the father of forensics?

• Dr. Alec Jeffreys

• Calvin Goddard

• Dr. Edmond Locard

• Dr. William Bass

Which of the following people most likely would NOT be at a crime scene?

• judge

• crime scene investigator

• first responders

• medical examiner

A special packaging that is used for really small evidence - also known as a druggist fold

• luminol

• envelope

• chain of custody

• bindle

In order for evidence to be admissible in court, which of the following must occur?

• A complete record of chain of custody must be kept for the evidence.

• Proper handling of the evidenced should be maintained.

• Proper packaging should be used to ensure the evidence is not compromised.

• all of the above