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WorksheetsCJ 3 - Term #1 - CFA #4 - Crime Scene Photo/Evidence Collection
Total questions: 40
Worksheet time: 20mins
1. Photographs are the best way to _____________ evidence.
Destroy
Eliminate
C. Preserve
D. Neglect
2. How does videography differ from photography?
A. Videography provides a higher resolution than photographs
B. Videography captures a three-dimensional aspects while photography only captures a two-dimensional aspects
C. Videography provides a clearer picture than still photography
D. Videography shows actual evidence while photography shows details
3. Which of the following is the reason close-up photographs are taken?
A. To accurately show the overall view of the crime scene
B. To provide descriptive visual evidence
C. To establish a foundation shot of evidence
D. To show evidence in relation to other subjects
4. Which of the following is a disadvantage of photography?
A. Digital cameras show photographers photos instantly
B. Photographs can be stored and examine at a later time
C. Photographs can be directly compared to one another
D. Photographs do not display distance
5. Which of the following is the most vulnerable type of evidence?
A. Weapons
B. Blood spatter
C. Tire marks
D. Victim testimony
6. _____________ are taken to show where evidence is located among other evidence or even a victim.
A. Overall photographs
B. Mid-range photographs
C. Close-up photographs
D. Detailed photographs
7. When preparing to shoot overall aspect video, which of the following should be done?
A. Use a tripod
B. Create a map so no evidence is disturbed
C. Show relationships between evidence
D. Focus on body positions
8. _____________ makes sure no one has tampered with the crime scene or removed evidence.
A. Evidence markers
B. Proper lighting
C. Sharp focus
D. Shutter speed
9. Which of the following rights does the 4th Amendment protect?
A. The right to testify in court
B. The right to refuse jury duty
C. The right against unreasonable searches and seizures.
D. The right to refuse DNA testing
10. Which of the following types of evidence is collected using filtered vacuum devices?
A. Trace evidence
B. Bodily fluids
C. Impression evidence
D. Demonstrative evidence
11. Which of the following best describes the observation category of probable cause?
A. Evidence which has been obtained through the exchange of others
B. A witness saw or heard certain things about the crime but did not actually see the crime being committed
C. An officers observation of a persons criminal records
D. Information an officer obtains through senses
12. Which of the following types of evidence refers to a shoeprint left at a crime scene?
A. Ballistic evidence
B. Trace evidence
C. Impression evidence
D. Footwear forensics
13. Which of the following must law enforcement submit before obtaining a search warrant?
A. Chain of custody form
B. DNA fingerprint documents
C. Affidavit
D. Probable cause application
14. Which of the following best defines testimonial evidence?
A. Spoken word from a witness under oath
B. Evidence in document form
C. Evidence in the form of charts or diagrams
D. Physical evidence
15. Which of the following cases established the use of warrants?
A. Terry v. Ohio
B. Mapp v. Ohio
C. People v. O.J. Simpson
D. John Toms Case
16. Which of the following is true about collecting glass evidence?
A. The direction of force which broke the glass can be determined from glass samples
B. Collecting all pieces of glass at a crime scene is unnecessary
C. All individual glass pieces must be packaged individually
D. Glass particles in wounds should not be collected
17. In cases of sexual assault, who should collect swabs for sexual evidence on a victim?
A. A crime scene investigator
B. The victim
C. A physician or nurse
D. Police detective
18. How should investigators collect hair samples from an individual for comparison?
A. Pluck hair from the individual’s head
B. Pluck hair from a brush or comb used by the individual
C. Rub individual’s head over paper
D. Rub individual’s head over paper and pluck hairs from the head
19. Which of the following best describes chain of custody?
A. The amount of time a criminal spends in custody
B. The documentation of movement and location of physical evidence
C. The documentation of a criminals reoccurring crimes
D. Searching areas of criminal interest and seizing evidence
20. Which of the following is NOT considered trace evidence?
A. Bullets
B. Gun-shot residue
C. Chemicals
D. Paint residue
21. Which of the following defines the word admissible?
A. Invalid
B. Valid
C. Irrational
D. Unreasonable
Which of these steps are done first (1st) at a crime scene?
Setting place markers by evidence
Photographing the entire scene exactly how it was found
Photographing the entire scene again utilizing place markers
Which of these steps are done second (2nd) at a crime scene?
Setting place markers by evidence
Photographing the entire scene exactly how it was found
Photographing the entire scene again utilizing place markers
Which of these steps are done third (3rd) at a crime scene?
Setting place markers by evidence
Photographing the entire scene exactly how it was found
Photographing the entire scene again utilizing place markers
Which of these steps of evidence collection at a crime scene occurs first (1st).
Initial walk-through
Collect evidence by tagging, logging and packaging it
Secure the crime scene
Document the scene with photos and sketches
Which of these steps of evidence collection at a crime scene occurs second (2nd).
Initial walk-through
Collect evidence by tagging, logging and packaging it
Secure the crime scene
Document the scene with photos and sketches
Which of these steps of evidence collection at a crime scene occurs third (3rd).
Initial walk-through
Collect evidence by tagging, logging and packaging it
Secure the crime scene
Document the scene with photos and sketches
Which of these steps of evidence collection at a crime scene occurs fourth (4th).
Initial walk-through
Collect evidence by tagging, logging and packaging it
Secure the crime scene
Document the scene with photos and sketches
Which procedure of processing a crime scene occurs first (1st)?
Collect the evidence
Search the scene
Submit the evidence
Document the scene
Secure the scene
Which procedure of processing a crime scene occurs second (2nd)?
Collect the evidence
Search the scene
Submit the evidence
Document the scene
Secure the scene
Which procedure of processing a crime scene occurs third (3rd)?
Collect the evidence
Search the scene
Submit the evidence
Document the scene
Secure the scene
Which procedure of processing a crime scene occurs fourth (4th)?
Collect the evidence
Search the scene
Submit the evidence
Document the scene
Secure the scene
Which procedure of processing a crime scene occurs fifth (5th)?
Collect the evidence
Search the scene
Submit the evidence
Document the scene
Secure the scene
34. Evidence
determines the identity of an object or substance
includes any sort of object or material relevant in a crime, such as hair, blood, weapons and impressions
is produced when two objects come into contact with one another, including blood, fluids, hairs, fibers, paint chips and skin
relies on clues which officers are specifically trained to notice
material presented to a court of law which helps determine the truth of a legal matter
35. Circumstantial Evidence
determines the identity of an object or substance
includes any sort of object or material relevant in a crime, such as hair, blood, weapons and impressions
is produced when two objects come into contact with one another, including blood, fluids, hairs, fibers, paint chips and skin
relies on clues which officers are specifically trained to notice
indirect information which implies a crime has occurred, relating to a series of facts rather than one direct fact
36. Identification Analysis
determines the identity of an object or substance
includes any sort of object or material relevant in a crime, such as hair, blood, weapons and impressions
is produced when two objects come into contact with one another, including blood, fluids, hairs, fibers, paint chips and skin
relies on clues which officers are specifically trained to notice
compares a known sample to an unknown sample to determine similarities
37. Comparison Analysis
determines the identity of an object or substance
includes any sort of object or material relevant in a crime, such as hair, blood, weapons and impressions
is produced when two objects come into contact with one another, including blood, fluids, hairs, fibers, paint chips and skin
relies on clues which officers are specifically trained to notice
compares a known sample to an unknown sample to determine similarities
38. Transfer Evidence
determines the identity of an object or substance
includes any sort of object or material relevant in a crime, such as hair, blood, weapons and impressions
is produced when two objects come into contact with one another, including blood, fluids, hairs, fibers, paint chips and skin
relies on clues which officers are specifically trained to notice
compares a known sample to an unknown sample to determine similarities
39. Physical Evidence
determines the identity of an object or substance
includes any sort of object or material relevant in a crime, such as hair, blood, weapons and impressions
is produced when two objects come into contact with one another, including blood, fluids, hairs, fibers, paint chips and skin
relies on clues which officers are specifically trained to notice
compares a known sample to an unknown sample to determine similarities
40. Expertise
determines the identity of an object or substance
includes any sort of object or material relevant in a crime, such as hair, blood, weapons and impressions
is produced when two objects come into contact with one another, including blood, fluids, hairs, fibers, paint chips and skin
relies on clues which officers are specifically trained to notice
compares a known sample to an unknown sample to determine similarities
