Deck 4: The Crime Scene and Preliminary Investigation

Question 1

The strip method search pattern requires that the area be blocked out in the form of a:

A)straight line.
B)octagon.
C)square.
D)rectangle.

Answer 1

D

Question 2

An examination of human hair can occasionally reveal the ___________ of the individual from whom it came and the part of the body which it originated.

A)sex
B)age
C)religion
D)race

Answer 2

D

Question 3

Which of the following is a form of evidence?

A)Associative
B)Trace
C)Both a and b
D)None of the above

Answer 3

C

Question 4

A grid search method is two parallel searches offset by:

A)90 degrees.
B)10 degrees.
C)180 degrees.
D)a 45 degree angle.

Question 5

Which of the following is a responsibility of the patrol officer who first arrives at the scene of a crime?

A)Apprehend the suspect,if possible
B)Provide first aid to the injured
C)Secure the crime scene
D)All of the above

Question 6

Modus operandi is the Latin phrase meaning:

A)"manner of operation."
B)"meaning of outlook."
C)"mode of operation.
D)"manner of murder."

Question 7

In a murder case,the physical evidence does NOT include:

A)the body itself.
B)the weapon used to commit the crime.
C)the wheel method.
D)casts of footprints or tire prints found at the scene of the crime.

Question 8

The burden of proof in a court of law for criminal cases is:

A)proof beyond a reasonable doubt.
B)proof beyond a shadow of a doubt.
C)clear and convincing evidence.
D)preponderance of evidence.

Question 9

Narcotics field kits used by officers use _______________ and can give clues about the identity of drugs.

A)antioxidants
B)reagents
C)water
D)paste

Question 10

Which of the following most likely determines the specific search technique to be used at a crime scene?

A)Geographic location
B)Type of crime
C)Seriousness of crime
D)All of the above

Question 11

Latent fingerprints are caused by natural oils and:

A)lines on your fingers.
B)crime scene dust.
C)water.
D)perspiration.

Question 12

First responders to a crime scene should record the following pertinent information:

A)Weather conditions
B)Time of arrival
C)Interview results
D)All of the above

Question 13

Fingerprint evidence should be submitted for latent print examination soon after:

A)formal charges are filed.
B)discovery.
C)arrival at the crime scene.
D)the crime scene log is started.

Question 14

Which of the following term is used to refer to the actual victim's body in a murder case?

A)Plaintiff
B)Corpus delicti
C)Corpse
D)None of the above

Question 15

Chain-of-custody is a concept in jurisprudence that applies to the handling of evidence and its:

A)availability for court.
B)size and shape.
C)integrity.
D)transfer.

Question 16

Many police officers have solved burglaries and other crimes by simply:

A)asking questions.
B)doing a neighborhood check.
C)drawing their weapons.
D)talking to the news media.

Question 17

Which of the following is a responsibility of the patrol officer who first arrives at the scene of a crime?

A)Determine nature of crime committed
B)Determine seriousness of crime committed
C)Both a and b
D)None of the above

Question 18

One important function of first responding officers to a crime scene is:

A)cleaning the area.
B)beginning investigation.
C)taking control of the crime scene immediately.
D)None of the above

Question 19

Tool marks are most frequently encountered in _____________ cases.

A)rape
B)murder
C)burglary
D)robbery

Question 20

In evidence collection,a water based liquid may be temporarily stored in a

A)clean Styrofoam cup
B)a plastic container with a lid
C)tin can
D)thick glass container

Question 21

Modus operandi is a Latin phrase meaning mode of operation.

Question 22

The strip method search pattern requires that the area be blocked out in the form of a __________.

Question 23

Computer crimes are also known as cybercrime.

Question 24

The zone method search pattern is where the collection of evidence divided into a circular pattern.

Question 25

Bullets that have been recovered from a crime scene should not be marked.

Question 26

Many police officers have solved burglaries and other crimes by simply doing a neighborhood check.

Question 27

Responding officers must first ensure that no personal harm can result from a hidden suspect.

Question 28

The investigation of crime is an important mandate of the police.

Question 29

Many police officers have solved burglaries and other crimes by simply doing a __________ check.

Question 30

Papers and documents containing latent fingerprints should be placed individually in aluminum foil or a Styrofoam container.

Question 31

A preliminary walk-through of the crime scene should be completed by the patrol unit.

Question 32

Chain-of-custody is a concept in jurisprudence that applies to the handling of evidence and its __________.

Question 33

Depending on the circumstances,a loaded gun can be submitted into evidence.

Question 34

In the packaging of money as evidence,determining the amount of currency should be verified by two officers.

Question 35

The burden of proof in a court of law for criminal cases is proof beyond a __________.

Question 36

The burden of proof in a court of law for criminal cases is proof beyond a reasonable doubt.

Question 37

First responders to a crime scene should record current weather conditions.

Question 38

First __________ to a crime scene should record the current weather conditions.

Question 39

Never attempt to recover unused ammunition for comparison purposes when firearms are obtained as evidence.

Question 40

A grid search method is two parallel searches offset by 90 degrees.

Question 41

The __________ will most likely determine the specific search technique to be used at a crime scene.

Question 42

Narcotics field kits used by officers use _______________ and can give clues about the identity of drugs.

Question 43

Evidence has two forms: associative and __________.

Question 44

Fingerprint evidence should be submitted for __________ print examination soon after discovery.

Question 45

It is the responsibility of the __________ who first arrives at the scene of a crime to apprehend the suspect if possible.

Question 46

Latent fingerprints are caused by natural oils and __________.

Question 47

Tool marks are most frequently encountered in _____________ cases.

Question 48

In evidence collection,a water based liquid may be temporarily stored in a clean __________ cup.

Question 49

An examination of human hair can occasionally reveal the ___________ of the individual from whom it came and the part of the body which it originated.