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SCI-255 Exam 1 Review

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The size of a shoe would be considered a(n):

a)

identifying characteristic

b)

group characteristic

c)

individual characteristic

d)

class characteristic

2.

Which would be an example of an individual characteristic?

a)

The make and model of a car

b)

The striations on a bullet

c)

The type of hammer used to break a door

d)

The type of shoe that left an impression

3.

For physical evidence to be effective and admissible, evidence must be collected:

a)

ethically

b)

scientifically

c)

legally

d)

all of the above

4.

After taking initial observation notes, the next step in crime scene documentation is to:

a)

photograph

b)

sketch

c)

fix evidence

d)

collect evidence

5.

Which crime scene search method is the LEAST favored?

a)

grid

b)

strip

c)

zone

d)

spiral

6.

Which crime scene search method is best to use in a vehicle?

a)

grid

b)

strip

c)

zone

d)

spiral

7.

Which crime scene search method is the most thorough?

a)

grid

b)

strip

c)

zone

d)

spiral

8.

Assuming an indoor crime scene, which is NOT an example of fragile evidence?

a)

t-shirt

b)

fibers

c)

dusty shoe print

d)

hair

9.

The first series of photographs to be taken at a crime scene are referred to as:

a)

close-up

b)

forensic quality

c)

overall

d)

midrange

10.

Which types of photos require accurate documentation of the evidence size?

a)

close-up

b)

evidence-establishing

c)

overall

d)

midrange

11.

The ability to see what is in front of and behind evidence in a photograph is referred to as:

a)

shutter speed

b)

aperture

c)

depth of field

d)

ISO

12.

The part of the camera that keeps light from hitting the film is the:

a)

aperture

b)

shutter

c)

filter

d)

lens

13.

Crime scene sketches _______ notes and photographs.

a)

replace

b)

complement

c)

precede

d)

compensate for

14.

If Q item and K item do not share the same class characteristics, what is the conclusion?

a)

K is identified as the source of Q

b)

K may not be the source of Q

c)

K may be the source of Q

d)

K is eliminated as the source of Q

15.

Physical evidence will provide _________ to a jury to assist in determining guilt or innocence.

a)

facts

b)

subjective information

c)

opinion

d)

justice

16.

If a shoe impression is found at a crime scene and a similar shoe is recovered from a suspect, the shoe is known as:

a)

Reference standard

b)

Exemplar

c)

Comparison standard

d)

Background control

17.

The final survey is to double-check that all items of evidence and equipment were collected.

a)

True

b)

False

18.

Who is the first person to arrive at the crime scene?

a)

Crime scene processor

b)

Crime scene investigator

c)

EMS

d)

First responder

19.

The f/stop is f/5.6, if the aperture is closed by two stops, what is the new f/stop?

a)

f/11

b)

f/8

c)

f/16

d)

f/4

20.

The role of establishing the perimeter falls under who?

a)

Crime scene processor

b)

First responder

c)

Detective

d)

Anyone can secure the perimeter