Crime Scene Investigation

Charlotte and Michael arrive at a crime scene. What type of evidence should they collect first?

• The largest evidence

• The most fragile or most easily lost evidence

• The most obvious evidence

• The least important evidence

During a forensic science class, Evelyn was asked: What should an evidence log be synchronized with?

• The photo log and the sketch

• The weather report

• The investigator's schedule

• The crime scene location

Harper is working in a forensic lab and is unsure about handling trace evidence. What is a recommended practice for Harper?

• Use a microscope

• Use a bindle

• Use gloves

• Use a magnifying glass

When Officer Avery arrives at a crime scene, they have a duty to ensure the scene is safe and

• secured

• scanned

• photographed

• sketched

At a school event, the reason that it is important to separate witnesses after an incident is to__.

• Prevent contamination of the evidence

• Prevent fighting among witnesses

• Prevent the witnesses from talking to one another

• Protect them from the perpetrator.

During a forensic science class, Scarlett is asked which type of evidence should be placed in an airtight container. What should she choose?

• Dry trace

• Moist biological trace

• Liquids

• All types of evidence

Charlotte is working in a forensic lab. Which of the following is a correct method for sealing evidence?

• Staple seal

• Tape seal

• String seal

• Clip seal

Paper bindle

• a folded paper used to hold trace evidence

• the documented and unbroken transfer of evidence

• the seal used to hold all evidence as secure

• evidence that (if true) proves an alleged fact

Chain of custody

• the documented and unbroken transfer of evidence

• (indirect evidence) evidence used to imply a fact but not to prove it

• the first police officer to arrive at a crime scene

• small but measurable amounts of physical or biological material found at crime scene

Evidence markers should be placed before taking pictures

• True

• False