Chapter 2 Study Guide

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The conditions at a crime scene can be compromised by all of the following actions except: a. taking photographs at the crime scene b. eating food at the crime scene c. turning on a faucet on the crime scene d. smoking at the crime scene

a

The types of evidence commonly found during a vehicle search include all of the following except which? a. questioned documents b. fibers c. paint evidence d. broken glass

a

What is the name of the search pattern in which one or two investigators start at the boundary at one end of the scene and walk straight across to the other side? a. line b. grid c. quadrant d. wheel

a

Which of the following is a disadvantage of the spiral search pattern? a. evidence could be missed b. it requires several investigators c. it does not work for outdoor scenes d. it is dependent on the boundaries of the scene

a

Which search pattern is most reliant on the boundaries established? a. Line b. Spiral c. Wheel d. Quadrant

a

After providing medical assistance for the injured and arresting any suspects on the scene, the first officers should immediately: a. Search the scene b. Secure the scene c. Photograph the scene d. Make a rough sketch of the scene

b

Officers should attempt to locate tool marks at the point of entry during the investigation of what type of crime? a. Homicide b. Burglary c. Hit and run d. Assault

b

The purpose of the crime-scene search is to locate what? a. DNA evidence b. Physical evidence c. fingerprint evidence d. bloodstain evidence

b

To formulate a successful strategy for recovering relevant physical evidence at crime scenes, what must the investigator ultimately rely on? a. reference material b. experience c. training d. the lead investigator

b

What search pattern employs two people performing line searches that originate from adjacent corners? a. line b. grid c. spiral d. wheel

b

Which crime scene search pattern does not require more than one investigator? a. wheel b. line c. grid d. zone

b

Which of the following may give clues about the timing of an incident? a. presence or absence of a television b. position of the day's newspaper inside or outside the house c. position of the victim's vehicle d. whether a door is locked or unlocked

b

Once the lead investigator determines that all pertinent evidence at the crime scene has been located, the investigators must perform what? a. the walk-through b. the initial survey c. the final survey d. the crime-scene search

c

The size and location of the crime scene as well as the events that occurred there will determine: a. the kind of evidence that will be missing b. the time at which the crime scene is searched c. the kind of search pattern that will used to locate evidence d. the number of personnel who will process the evidence at the crime scene laboratory

c

What is the initial survey of the crime scene that is carried out by the lead investigator called? a. spiral search b. initial survey c. walk-through d. crime-scene search

c

Police barricades and the strategic positioning of guards are used prohibit access to the crime scene by whom? a. Civilians only b. Civilians and media personnel c. All law enforcement personnel d. All unauthorized personnel

d

The center of the crime scene, which is always included within the crime scene's boundary, is: a. the area where the first responder entered the scene b. the are where witnesses were located c. the area where the command center will be located d. the area where the crime occured

d

The first responding officer at the crime scene must make attempts to detain and question whom? a. Witnesses b. Unauthorized personnel c. Suspects d. both b and c

d

Which of the following acts is permissible for officers at the scene? a. eat b. drink c. smoke d. none of the above

d

Which search pattern employs several people moving from the boundary straight toward the center of the scene (inward) or from the center straight to the boundary (outward)? a. Quadrant b. Grid c. Spiral d. Wheel

d

Which search pattern would be best for a crime scene where many investigators are available to search a large area? a. spiral b. grid c. line d. zone

d


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