Question 1

According to the FBI, physical evidence cannot be overdocumented.

Accepted Answer

The FBI considers overdocumenting physical evidence to be better than underdocumenting it, as it can help ensure accuracy and prevent disputes over the evidence later on.

Question 2

The narrative report must address the questions: who, what, when, where, how, and why.

Accepted Answer

The narrative report is meant to provide a comprehensive answer to the questions of who, what, when, where, how, and why in order to give a clear and detailed account of an event or situation.

Question 3

The CSI report should be written in the third person and use present tense.

Accepted Answer

The CSI (Computer Security Incident) report should be written in the past tense to accurately describe events that have already occurred.

Question 4

Since its audience consists of professionals, a CSI report can include police slang, radio signals, and jargon in the narrative report.

Accepted Answer

A CSI report should be clear, concise, and free of jargon to ensure it is understandable by all readers, including those who may not be familiar with police slang or specific terminology.

Question 5

When labeling evidence, the &#34;Q&#34; label stands for unknown quantity.

Accepted Answer

The "Q" label typically stands for "Questioned" material or sample, not "unknown quantity." It is used to identify evidence whose source is in question during an investigation.

Question 6

The person who is responsible for accurate preparation and prompt submission of all crime scene documentation is the&#10;A) lead detective&#10;B) forensic scientist&#10;C) crime scene investigator&#10;D) prosecutor

Accepted Answer

The crime scene investigator is responsible for accurately and thoroughly documenting the crime scene, including sketching the scene and taking photographs and videos of the evidence. This documentation is crucial for the investigation and court proceedings, and must be done promptly to ensure that all important details are recorded before the scene is disturbed or altered. While the lead detective and prosecutor may rely on this documentation in their work, they are not primarily responsible for its creation. The forensic scientist may assist in analyzing evidence but does not play a direct role in crime scene documentation.

Question 7

According to the FBI, physical evidence&#10;A) can be overstated, making reports confusing&#10;B) should be concise to ensure clarity in reports&#10;C) should offer all potential possibilities to the perpetrator of the crime&#10;D) cannot be overdocumented

Accepted Answer

Physical evidence cannot be overdocumented according to the FBI. This means that documenting every detail of physical evidence is crucial for investigations, as it ensures that no piece of evidence is overlooked or misunderstood.

Question 8

The case narrative is&#10;A) a running description of the entire crime scene investigation&#10;B) all the facts and the opinions documented by the CSI&#10;C) all the facts, and when possible, the identification of potential perpetrators of the crime&#10;D) all efforts of the CSI presented in a logical manner

Accepted Answer

The case narrative is a running description of the entire crime scene investigation.

Question 9

According to the text, the CSI's primary responsibility at the crime scene is to:&#10;A) report all facts leading to the perpetrator of the crime&#10;B) locate, identify, document, collect, and preserve physical evidence&#10;C) report all facts and opinions that can be used by the prosecutor or defense counsel in court&#10;D) prove or disprove the theories of the crime

Accepted Answer

The text specifically states that the CSI's primary responsibility at the crime scene is to "locate, identify, document, collect, and preserve physical evidence." While reporting facts and opinions and proving/disproving theories may be part of their duties, it is not their primary responsibility as stated in the text.

Question 10

According to the text, when writing the narrative report, the CSI should&#10;A) use the prevailing police terms to ensure exact duplication of terminology used at the time&#10;B) use terminology normally used by the local law enforcement agency&#10;C) never use police slang, radio signals, or jargon&#10;D) use terminology that is common to the prosecutor

Accepted Answer

The CSI should avoid using police slang, radio signals, or jargon in the narrative report to ensure clarity and professionalism.

Question 11

The written guidelines issued by individual agencies to establish protocols and activities following accepted scientific practices are referred to as the&#10;A) standard investigative procedures&#10;B) the CSI's procedure manual&#10;C) crime scene operating procedures&#10;D) standard operating procedures

Accepted Answer

The answer of The written guidelines issued by individual agencies...

Question 12

_____________________ are materials or evidentiary samples, the sources of which are unconfirmed and which are collected at the crime scene and submitted to the crime laboratory for comparison to known samples.

A) Exemplary samples
B) Questioned samples
C) Control samples
D) Evidence samples

Accepted Answer

The answer of _____________________ are materials or evidentiary samples, the...

Deck 15: Documenting the Actions of the CSI