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Chapter 2- CSI and Evidence Collection

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 18mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
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
2.

Material that can be related to a single source

a)

individual evidence

b)

control evidence

c)

trace evidence

3.

Material that connects an individual or object to a group that share similar characteristics

a)

trace evidence

b)

individual evidence

c)

class evidence

4.
Found in small but measurable amounts. 
a)
Physical evidence
b)
Testimonial evidence
c)
Rare evidence
d)
Trace evidence
5.
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
6.

The idea that with any contact between two items there will be transfer is known as _____

a)

physical evdience

b)

Locard's exchange principle

c)

Forensic exchange principle

d)

the law of forensics

7.
In a crime scene sketch, there should always be an arrow to show which way is
a)
South
b)
East
c)
West
d)
North
8.

What should be included on the packaging of any piece of evidence?

a)

description of item

b)

source/location of where item was recovered

c)

names of anyone who has had contact with item

d)

all of these

9.
What is a bindle?
a)
a paper fold for trace evidence
b)
a cardboard box
c)
a paper bag
d)
a plastic container
10.

How should a shirt with biological evidence on it such as a blood drop be packaged?

a)

it should be packaged in paper to allow for drying

b)

it should be packaged in plastic immediately

c)

it should be packaged in the same container as other evidence

11.

What are the 7 S's of CSI? Identify in order.

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12.

The method used to support or recreate a likely sequence of events by the observation and evaluation of physical evidence, as well as statements made by those involved with the incident is called

a)

identification

b)

classification

c)

reconstruction

d)

comparison

13.

Indirect evidence, evidence used to imply a fact but not prove it directly

a)

control sample evidence

b)

eyewitness testimony

c)

primary evidence

d)

circumstantial evidence

14.

Which of the following is NOT an example of direct evidence?

a)

surveillance video

b)

compatible blood type

c)

a confession

d)

eyewitness testimony

15.

This type of evidence is based on suggestion rather than observation or facts.

a)

Transient

b)

Individual

c)

Testimonial

d)

Circumstantial

16.
In a crime scene sketch, to show where a dead body or weapon is located, one should measure and draw the distance from the evidence
a)
1 a movable landmark
b)
2 immovable landmarks
c)
3 the body
17.

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 individuals, preserving evidence

18.
The original location of a crime or accident. 
a)
Primary
b)
Secondary 
c)
Original 
d)
Jail
19.
An alternate location where additional evidence has been found.
a)
Secondary crime scene
b)
Primary crime scene
c)
Physical location 
d)
Suspected location 
20.

Define the "Locard's Principle." (in your own words)

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