Unit 1: Introduction to Forensics Review

Question 1

Small but measurable amounts of biological or physical evidence is known as

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Trace Evidence

Question 2

Most wrongful convictions are the result of

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Faulty eyewitness testimony

Question 3

What must you do for evidence to be admissible in court?

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all of the above

Question 4

A drop of blood is what type of evidence?

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Circumstantial

Question 5

When biological samples of unknown origin are discovered at a crime scene, investigators:

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should package it in paper to prevent the growth of mold.

Question 6

_______ is an area related to the crime where evidence can be found, but is NOT the location where the crime took place.

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Secondary Crime Scene

Question 7

Any removal of evidence must in in accordance to what amendment?

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4th

Question 8

What type of search pattern is pictured below?

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Quadrant / Zone

Question 9

Which type of evidence must be packaged separately from other evidence?

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all types of evidence

Question 10

Any material that can connects a piece of evidence to a group of things that share similar characteristics is known as

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Class Evidence

Question 11

A drop of blood is what type of evidence?

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Trace

Question 12

The rough sketch is drawn at the scene, but it CAN be changed after leaving the scene.

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False

Question 13

The collection of standard reference samples at the crime scene is important because

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all of the above

Question 14

Investigators should look for trace evidence at the crime scene which include all of the following accept

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A weapon recovered from the suspect's car.

Question 15

The relative evidential value of laboratory test results is almost always dependent on the:

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Way the evidence is collected and presented for examination

Question 16

Once authorities have finished investigating a crime scene, re-entry may require an additional warrant.

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True

Question 17

The photographer should take pictures of the scene in an unaltered state with ______ coverage.

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all of the above

Question 18

A rough sketch need NOT include a

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sketch of the suspect(s)

Question 19

Under what circumstance can warrantless search can be conducted?

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All of the above.

Question 20

What term describes material that comes from a proven or known source?

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Control Sample

Question 21

Which amendment prohibits unreasonable search and seizure?

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4

Question 22

A list of all persons who came into possession of an item of evidence is called

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chain of custody

Question 23

The size & location of the crime scene as well as the events that occurred there will determine

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the kind of search pattern that is used to locate evidence

Question 24

Who is obligated to maintain a chain of custody for evidence collected at the crime scene?

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first officer on the scene, lab analyst, anyone who comes in contact with the evidence, crime scene investigator

Question 25

The first officer arriving at a crime scene should provide medical care &

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secure the scene

Question 26

What term describes evidence that can be used indirectly to imply a fact, but NOT to prove a fact directly

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Circumstantial Evidence

Question 27

To be effective, evidence must be

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all of the above

Question 28

A drop of blood is what type of evidence?

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Class

Question 29

A crime scene sketch should include all of the following except

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The type of search pattern used by the detectives to make the sketch

Question 30

Which of the following factors affect the amount of evidence transferred during a crime?

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All factors will affect it

Question 31

Photography or videography can REPLACE sketching during the crime scene search.

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False

Question 32

The ________ is the location where the crime took place.

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Primary Crime Scene

Question 33

Evidence that proves an alleged fact, like an eyewitness statement, is called

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Direct Evidence

Question 34

Which of the following is not a good method to use for collecting small pieces of evidence?

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Pick small pieces of evidence up directly with gloved hands.

Question 35

Always document all evidence using photography in its “original state” before processing.

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True

Question 36

It is important to separate witnesses at the crime scene because

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it prevents them from talking and forming a collusion

Question 37

Which of the following is not a job for the detective/investigator?

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arrest the suspect

Question 38

Any material that can be related back to a single source is known as

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Individual Evidence

Question 39

All of the following are examples of Locard's Exchange Principle EXCEPT

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All are examples of Locard's Exchange Principle

Question 40

The successful outcome of a criminal investigation is almost always directly related to

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collecting and preserving evidence correctly.

Question 41

All of the following are considered pieces of direct evidence except

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Fingerprints

Question 42

What type of search pattern is pictured below?

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Spiral

Question 43

Which search pattern is BEST for a crime scene where only 1 investigator is available to search?

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spiral

Question 44

Why should investigators wear gloves on the crime scene?

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To prevent contamination of the crime scene.

Question 45

Police barricades, & the strategic positioning of guards, will prohibit access to the scene for

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all unauthorized personnel

Unit 1: Introduction to Forensics Review

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Unit 1: Introduction to Forensics Review

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