Crime Scene Quiz

Correct collection of evidence requires which of the following?

• documenting the location where the evidence was found
• correct packaging of evidence
• maintaining proper chain of custody
• all of the above

Who are the first people to be called to the scene of a serious crime?

• forensic scientists

• detectives

• lawyers

What is the job of forensic scientists?

• To find every single piece of evidence

• To arrest the criminal

• To convict the criminal

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What is the first step in processing a crime scene?

• Photography
• Rough sketch
• Finished sketch
• Securing the perimeter

All evidence gathered at a crime scene must be

• labeled and documented

• analyzed in a scientific manner

• handled carefully so not to contaminate the specimen

• all of the above

The original location of a crime or accident

• suspect

• primary crime scene

• secondary crime scene

an alternate location where additional evidence may be found

• secondary crime scene

• primary crime scene

• original scene

a written record of all people who have had possession of an item of evidence

• control sample

• chain of custody

• class evidence

• first responder

there is always a cross transfer of evidence between a suspect and victim or locale

• chain of custody

• Lockard Exchange Principle

• District attorney

• class evidence

Most wrongful convictions seem to be the result of:

• improper evidence collection

• faulty eyewitness testimony

• contamination of evidence

• out of date investigating equipment