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Ch. 3- The crime scene

Total questions: 64

Worksheet time: 1hrs 7mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
It is important to separate witnesses at a crime scene in order to 
a)
prevent contamination of evidence
b)
prevent them from talking and forming a collusion
c)
prevent them from leaving the scene
2.
The ability to establish the exact whereabouts of an item of evidence and under whose control it was from its collection at the crime scene to its presentation in the courtroom and everywhere in between is called
a)
chain of command
b)
record of evidence
c)
chain of custody
3.
What are the four patterns to search for evidence
a)
spiral, round, linear, quadrant
b)
grid, round, linear, zone
c)
spiral, grid, quadrant, no pattern
d)
spiral, grid, linear, quadrant
4.
Person thought to be capable of commiting a crime 
a)
victim 
b)
suspect
c)
alibi 
d)
criminal 
5.
Alternate location where additional evidence is found
a)
primary crime scene
b)
alternate crime scene
c)
secondary crime scene
d)
original crime scene
6.
when securing a crime scene the two most important factors are to
a)
scan the scene, separate the witnesses
b)
safety of individuals, separate the witnesses
c)
see the scene, preserving evidence
d)
safety of individual, preserving evidence
7.
Recall, this is the basis for Forensic Science, stating that every contact leaves a trace
a)
Frye Standard
b)
Locard's Exchange Principle
c)
Federal Rules of Evidence
d)
Daubert Ruling
8.
statement of where a suspect was at the time of a crime
a)
alibi
b)
accomplice
c)
fingerprints
d)
evidence
9.
Evidence can provide
a)
proof that a crime has been committed
b)
establish key elements of a crime
c)
exonerate the innocent
d)
all of the above
10.
Original Location of a crime or accident 
a)
primary crime scene
b)
secondary crime scene
c)
testimonial
d)
original crime scene 
11.

The first officer arriving at a crime scene, after providing or obtaining medical assistance for the injured and effecting an arrest of suspects (if possible), should immediately:

a)

photograph the scene.

b)

search for evidence.

c)

make a rough sketch of the scene.

d)

secure the scene.

12.

If the crime scene includes a dead body, the photographer should:

a)

determine the time of death.

b)

depict injuries and weapons at scene.

c)

attempt to identify the victim.

d)

attempt to locate the victim's next of kin.

13.

A rough sketch need NOT include a:

a)

location of walls, doors and windows in the building on scene.

b)

sketch of the suspect(s).

c)

compass heading designating north.

d)

date, location, and time of the incident.

14.

Which statement about note taking is NOT true?

a)

Notes should include location of physical evidence recovered.

b)

Note taking is done after all crime scene processing has been completed.

c)

The date of the investigation should be recorded.

d)

Disposition of items after collection must be included.

15.

Which type of crime scene search pattern would absolutely require more than one investigator?

a)

line

b)

zone

c)

spiral

d)

grid

16.

Charred debris from an arson scene should be:

a)

thrown away with the other fire debris.

b)

packaged in air tight container.

c)

aired out before packing in plastic wrap.

d)

placed together with similar items in a paper bag.

17.

The crime scene notes must accurately record:

a)

the tasks assigned each investigator.

b)

personnel arrivals and departures from the scene.

c)

descriptions of evidence present at the crime scene.

d)

all the above

18.

Videotapes of the crime scene:

a)

are required in all jurisdictions.

b)

are generally of poor quality and little value.

c)

can be used in place of notes and photographs.

d)

must be complemented by a hard copy of notes and separate still photographs.

19.

The principle that a crime must be proven to have been committed before a person can be convicted of the crime

a)

modus operandi

b)

corpus delicti

c)

signature

d)

staging

20.

The operating technique of the offender

a)

corpus delicti

b)

signature

c)

modus operandi

d)

staging

21.

Altering a crime scene to throw off the investigation

a)

modus operandi

b)

corpus delicti

c)

signature

d)

staging

22.

Who can enter a crime scene?

a)

Anyone as long as they sign the log sheet

b)

only crime scene investigators and authorized personnel

c)

Suspects

d)

witnesses

23.

Evidence should be collected and an evidence label filled out only if it is _________________ first.

a)

photographed

b)

brushed off

c)

juggled

d)

washed

24.

Correct collection of evidence requires?

a)

documenting the location where the evidence was found

b)

correct packaging of evidence

c)

maintaining proper chain of custody

d)

all of the above

25.
What are the four patterns to search for evidence
a)
spiral, round, linear, quadrant
b)
grid, round, linear, zone
c)
spiral, grid, quadrant, no pattern
d)
spiral, grid, linear, quadrant
26.

Crime scene sketches provide _____________ not present in photographs, video evidence, etc

a)

Positioning of evidence

b)

Condition of evidence

c)

Close-ups and details

d)

Distances and dimensions

27.

Typically, rough sketches are NOT which of the following?

a)

Drawn with pencil

b)

Drawn to scale

c)

Drawn at the crime scene

d)

Drawn after photos are taken

28.

Which of the following is NOT included in a final sketch as stated in the presentation?

a)

Case information

b)

Initials or name of artist

c)

Initials or name of victim

d)

Title

29.

Which of the following is the most common type of sketch?

a)

Overhead sketch

b)

Elevation sketch

c)

Three-dimensional sketch

d)

Exploded sketch

30.

Which type of sketch is most likely to include animation?

a)

Overhead sketch

b)

Elevation sketch

c)

Three-dimensional sketch

d)

Exploded sketch

31.

Which of the following lists the steps of the crime scene sketching process in order?

a)

Make notes; Measure area and evidence locations; Identify sketch with a legend and a scale; Observe and plan

b)

Measure area and evidence locations; Identify sketch with a legend and a scale; Observe and plan; Make notes

c)

Identify sketch with a legend and a scale; Observe and plan; make notes; Measure area and evidence locations

d)

Observe and plan; Measure area and evidence locations; Make notes; Identify sketch with a legend and a scale

32.

Which of the following is an example of ballistic evidence?

a)

Shoeprint

b)

Shell casing

c)

Saliva

d)

Hair

33.

Which type of mapping is the most basic, easiest and least accurate?

a)

Polar/Grid

b)

Triangulation

c)

Rectangular coordinate

d)

Baseline

34.

Which type of mapping requires taking at least four measurements for each piece of evidence?

a)

Polar/Grid

b)

Triangulation

c)

Rectangular coordinate

d)

Baseline

35.

Which of the following is used so a reader can understand the symbols used in the sketch?

a)

Scale

b)

Compass

c)

Legend

d)

Notation

36.
The place where evidence may be located that will help explain events is called a ______.
a)
crime scene
b)
crime lab
c)
chain of custody
d)
coroner's office
37.
What is a written record of all people who have had possession of an item of evidence?
a)
chain of custody
b)
crime scene documentation
c)
notes taken by first officer on scene
d)
crime scene sketch
38.
The evidence may not be admitted into court if a _____ isn’t maintained.
a)
chain of custody
b)
crime scene documentation
c)
notes taken by first officer on scene
d)
crime scene
39.
Which of the following is not one of the following types of documentation done at a crime scene?
a)
ultraviolet, infrared and x-ray imaging
b)
notes
c)
photography and video
d)
sketches
40.
Which of the following is not included in a crime scene sketch
a)
Weather
b)
Reference points for placement of evidence
c)
Scale
d)
Distance measurements
41.
Blood evidence is packaged by _____.
a)
air drying at room temperature and refrigerating or freezing as soon as possible.
b)
packing in an air tight container.
c)
packing in a plastic bag.
d)
packing in a glass container.
42.
Which of the following is a team member on a crime scene team?
a)
First Police officer
b)
Medical Examiner
c)
Investigators
d)
All of the above
43.
when securing a crime scene the two most important factors are to
a)
scan the scene, separate the witnesses
b)
safety of individuals, separate the witnesses
c)
see the scene, preserving evidence
d)
safety of individual, preserving evidence
44.
Blood-stained materials should be store in what type of container
a)
paper bags
b)
air-tight new paint can
c)
mason jar with a lid
d)
plastic bag with a seal
45.
Crime scene procedure starts with _______ and ends with _________.
a)
documenting; securing the scene
b)
securing the scene; processing
c)
examining; collecting evidence
d)
collecting evidence; securing the scene
46.
Which of the following statements about the sketch is FALSE?
a)
It does NOT need to include evidence from the crime scene.
b)
It should include the exact position of the victim.
c)
It should include the layout of the crime scene.
d)
None of these are false.
47.
Physical evidence found in small, measurable amounts
a)
trace evidence
b)
testimonial evidence
c)
primary evidence
d)
secondary evidence 
48.
Person who determines the preliminary cause of death at the crime scene and conducts an autopsy
a)
detective
b)
CSI unit 
c)
medical examiner
d)
attorney
49.
"With contact between two items, there will be an exchange." This is known as _____
a)
physical evdience
b)
Locard's exchange principle
c)
Forensic exchange principle
d)
the law of forensics 
50.
Which of the following is the first priority of the first officer arriving at a crime scene?
a)
Excluding all unauthorized personnel
b)
Getting medical assistance for injured individuals
c)
Securing the boundaries
d)
Isolating the area
51.
What is the first step in processing a crime scene?
a)
Photography
b)
Rough sketch
c)
Finished sketch
d)
Securing the perimeter
52.
Which of the following is true?
a)
Close up photos of the body showing injuries and weapons near the boy should be included
b)
Photos should be made of the surface under the body once the body is removed
c)
Photos of a body showing position and location relative to the entire scene should be taken
d)
All of these are true
53.
Correct collection of evidence requires which of the following?
a)
documenting the location where the evidence was found
b)
correct packaging of evidence
c)
maintaining proper chain of custody
d)
all of the above
54.
The goal of a crime scene investigation is to:.
a)
recognize evidence at the scene of a crime
b)
document evidence at the scene of a crime
c)
collect evidence at the scene of a crime
d)
All of these choices.
55.
The first to arrive at a crime scene are usually: 
a)
crime scene investigators
b)
medical examiners
c)
police officers
d)
detectives
56.
What should a CSI worker do before collecting evidence?
a)
All of these choices
b)
Tie Hair Back
c)
Cover shoes
d)
Put on gloves
57.
Where can evidence be found?
a)
At entry points
b)
At exit points
c)
In vehicles
d)
ANYWHERE
58.
Hairs are an example of trace evidence.
a)
True
b)
False
59.
What type of picture is a picture taken of the entire crime scene?
a)
Overall view
b)
Medium view
c)
Close-up view
60.
What type of picture is a picture of only the object?
a)
Overall view
b)
Medium view
c)
Close-up view
61.
Records crime scenes and evidence through photographic techniques and digital imaging.
a)
Voiceprint Analysis
b)
Computer and Digital Analysis
c)
Firearms
d)
Photography
62.
What is the first step in processing a crime scene?
a)
Photography
b)
Rough sketch
c)
Finished sketch
d)
Securing the perimeter
63.

Documentation of a scene includes:

a)

Notes

b)

Sketches

c)

photos

d)

More than one of the above

64.

Also known as CSI, technicians who collect and preserve evidence from a crime scene

a)

Psychiatry

b)

Anthropologists

c)

Toxicologists

d)

Evidence Collection Unit

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