Crime Scene Documentation & Evidence Collection Quiz

Which of the following is considered physical evidence?

• Blood splatter

• DNA

• A broken window

• Hair strand

A blood sample would be classified as what type of evidence?

• Physical

• Biological

• Trace

• Impression

Fibers, soil, and gunshot residue are examples of:

• Impression evidence

• Trace evidence

• Physical evidence

• Digital evidence

Which of the following is an example of impression evidence?

• DNA on a weapon

• A shoeprint in mud

• A broken lamp

• A hair on the floor

The main purpose of using gloves when collecting evidence is to:

• Prevent injury

• Appear professional

• Avoid contaminating the scene

• Keep hands clean

What must be included on an evidence label?

• Only the case number and suspect name

• Collector’s favorite color

• Item description, collector’s name, date/time, case number

• Victim’s name and contact

What is the chain of custody?

• A list of all the suspects

• A timeline of the crime

• A record of who handled the evidence

• A security procedure for closing a case

The first step in crime scene photography is to:

• Photograph each suspect

• Take close-ups of fingerprints

• Take overall shots of the scene

• Sketch the crime scene

Close-up photographs of evidence should include:

• Just the background

• A scale or ruler for size reference

• A flashlight

• All suspects standing near the item

What is the main purpose of sketching a crime scene?

• To make it look artistic

• To avoid writing a report

• To show layout, measurements, and orientation

• To display in the courtroom