Criminal Justice test
*Which of the following is used so a reader can understand the symbols used in the sketch?
a legend
*Typically, which of the following is NOT true about rough sketches?
are not usually drawn to scale
*Which type of mapping is the most basic, easiest and least accurate?
baseline mapping
*Select all of the following which are commonly recorded evidence in crime scene sketches.
dead body weapons broken glass drugs
*Crime scene sketches provide __________ not present in photographs or video evidence.
distances and dimensions
*Final sketches are drawn as if the viewer is looking down from above the scene.
false
*Select all of the following which are items used for sketching.
measuring tape clipboard ruler compass
*Number the steps of the crime scene sketching process.
observe and plan measure the area and evidence locations make notes identify the sketch with a legend and a scale
*Which of the following is the most common type of sketch?
overhead sketches
*Which type of mapping requires measuring distance, angles and directions of evidence from fixed points?
polar mapping
*Select all of the following ways crime scene sketches assist investigations.
presenting the case in court, preparing reports, interviewing and interrogating
*Which type of mapping requires identifying two baselines which are perpendicular to one another?
rectangular coordinate mapping
*Which of the following is an example of ballistic evidence?
shell casings
*Why are legends considered to be important?
some evidence may be too small to draw in detail
* Which of the following is NOT included in a final sketch as stated in the presentation?
these are: title case information initials or name of artist
*Which type of sketch is most likely to include animation?
three dimensional
* Which type of mapping requires taking at least four measurements for each piece of evidence?
triangulation mapping
*Crime scene sketches accurately portray the precise location of evidence, landmarks and other objects.
true
*Measuring requires using one of the standard mapping methods. (True / False)
true
Global positioning systems are satellite-based navigation systems which transmit signals. (True / False)
true