Crime Scene Sketching Quiz

What is the primary purpose of a crime scene sketch?

• To provide a detailed artistic representation

• To serve as a graphic document showing layout and interrelationships

• To replace photographs entirely

• To create a fictional representation of the scene

How does a crime scene sketch assist a jury?

• By providing entertainment

• By recognizing spatial relationships and limitations

• By confusing the evidence

• By replacing witness testimonies

What factors determine the level of effort in crime scene sketching?

• The weather conditions

• The severity of the crime and evidence interrelationships

• The number of witnesses

• The time of day

What is the primary focus of a crime scene diagram prepared on scene?

• Artistic representation

• Measurements and general evidence placement

• Detailed depiction of every item

• Color accuracy

What is a significant problem in creating any diagram?

• Lack of color

• Clutter and confusion from too much information

• Insufficient detail

• Incorrect measurements

What is the role of the legend in a crime scene sketch?

• To provide artistic details

• To tell the viewer what the various labels depict

• To show the time of day

• To indicate the weather conditions

Why is it best to include the legend on the sketch?

• To ensure a ready reference for the viewer

• To make the sketch colorful

• To add more details to the sketch

• To confuse the viewer

What is a cross-projection or exploded sketch?

• A sketch showing only vertical surfaces

• A sketch combining bird’s-eye view with vertical surfaces

• A sketch showing only horizontal surfaces

• A sketch with no surfaces

What kind of evidence can elevation sketches document?

• Evidence on floors

• Evidence on walls

• Evidence on ceilings

• Evidence on furniture

What is a necessary component of crime scene software mentioned in the text?

• Flexibility in changing and resizing furniture

• Ability to add sound effects

• High-resolution graphics

• Multiple language support