Deck 3: Documenting the Crime Scene

Question 1

The main purpose of documentation is to record and preserve the location and relationship of physical evidence at the crime scene.

Answer 1

True

Question 2

Transient evidence refers to physical evidence that must be transported using uniquely specified precautions.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

When photographing a crime scene, the recommended procedure is to start at the center of the scene and work outwardly, including all entrances and exits to the scene.

Answer 3

False

Question 4

Higher-speed films are useful for low-light situations but are not as sharp and clear as lower-speed films.

Question 5

Digital cameras should be used when there is a need for enlargements of 11 x 14 inches or more.

Question 6

The main purpose of documentation of a crime scene is to

A) reconstruct the crime scene, identify a suspect, and assist the prosecutor
B) record and preserve the location and relationship of physical evidence
C) obtain a motive for the crime, determine modus operandi, and identify a suspect
D) none of the above

Question 7

According to the text, the three ways to document evidence at a crime scene are

A) digital pictures, notes, and sketches
B) sketches, photo log, and notes
C) photography, notes, and sketches
D) overhead view, video, and notes

Question 8

Examples of transient evidence are

A) hairs, fibers, and wet shoeprints
B) latent fingerprints, clothing, and weapons
C) blood, semen, and fibers
D) none of the above

Question 9

According to the text, when using photography at a crime scene, the film speed should be at least:

A) ASA\ISO 100 or higher
B) ASA\ISO 200 or higher
C) ASA\ISO 300 or higher
D) ASA\ISO 400 or higher

Question 10

Polarizing filters are used when photographing

A) very small objects
B) shiny surfaces
C) very large objects
D) none of the above

Question 11

According to the text, there are two kinds of cameras:

A) digital and SLR
B) handheld and tripod mounted
C) still and video
D) none of the above

Question 12

A crime scene sketch is the permanent record of

A) size and distance relationships of the scene and physical evidence
B) a hand-drawn picture of who was present at the scene
C) where furniture and pictures were located at the scene
D) eyewitnesses account of the crime

Question 13

The three types of sketches that can be drawn to depict the crime scene are

A) eye-level, overhead view, and elevation view
B) elevation view, 3D view, and baseline view
C) 3D view, baseline view, and elevation view
D) overhead view, elevation view, and 3D view