CRJ 321 Intro to Crime Scene Mid-Term

The Frye test was established in... a. 1923 b. 1920 c. 1932 d. 1930

a. 1923

CSI first aired in what year? a. 2000 b. 2006 c. 2005 d. 2002

a. 2000

A criminalist will: a. analyze and interpret the evidence b. collect the evidence c. be the first to photograph the evidence d. be the first to package the evidence

a. analyze and interpret the evidence

Physical evidence can a. can establish the identity of a person associated with the crime b. can not exonerate the innocent c. can not corroborate the victim's testimony d. can not place the suspect in contact with the victim

a. can establish the identity of a person associated with the crime

___ relate(s) to how individuals should behave, but can be determined from personal conscience and/or common standards of justice to do good. a. Morals b. Values c. Ethics d. Code of conduct

a. morals

The officer is usually dispatched to the ____ scene a. primary b. secondary c. outer d. inner

a. primary scene

Witness statements or victims statements are examples of a. testimonial evidence b. real evidence c. physical evidence d. class evidence

a. testimonial evidence

Which search is usually used in an area that is already broken up? A. zone search B. lane search C. circle search D. line search

a. zone search

The scale allows for a 1:___ ratio reproduction of the photograph A. 2 B. 1 C. 3 D. 4

b. 1

Which kind of evidence is expected by the jurors more often? a. fingerprint lifts b. DNA c. clothing d. none of the above

b. DNA

Who is not considered a first responder? a. police officer b. detective c. firefighters d. medical personnel

b. detective

The duty of the expert witness is to... a. give a statement b. educate the jury and provide testimony c. analyze the evidence d. none of the above

b. educate the jury and provide testimony

The primary crime scene is the a. any subsequent scenes b. location at which the crime was committed c. the first scene where evidence is located d. none of the above

b. location at which the crime was committed

How do most people learn about the law? a. school b. media c. books d. internet

b. media?

The duty of the first responder is to a. begin photographing the scene b. secure the scene and not touch anything c. begin collecting evidence d. begin processing the scene

b. secure the scene and not touch anything

What type of evidence present at the crime scene is either fragile or at a great risk for loss, alteration or destruction a. mechanical b. transient c. circumstantial d. testimonial

b. transient

How many basic components are there in a criminal investigation? a. 2 b. 4 c. 5 d. 3

c. 5?

Which is a myth associated with the function of a crime lab? a. tests are inconclusive b. samples sometimes degrade c. crime lab results are always reliable d. lab technicians make mistakes

c. crime lab results are always reliable

Unfounded information that is heard from other people is... a. lying b. perjury c. hearsay d. ethics

c. hearsay

Which of the following should you do when handling firearm evidence? a. insert something into the bore of the weapon b. note the position of the weapon c. move the firearm to a hot area d. remove the weapon immediately, even if there is no danger present

c. note the position of the weapon

The first photographs taken at a crime scene are A. close up photos B. midrange photos C. overall photos D. distant photos

c. overall photos

What is the primary duty of the first responder? a. documenting the scene b. collecting evidence c. preserving life d. taking photographs

c. preserving life

Police and emergency personnel should only access this area... a. third level of containment b. first level of containment c. second level of containment d. none of the above

c. second level of containment

Who is considered the trier of fact? a. the CSI b. the criminalist c. the judge or magistrate d. the first responder

c. the judge or magistrate

In rectangular coordinate mapping... A. there are two fixed points B. measurements are taken from the baseline to the identified item C. there are two baselines instead of one D. measurements are taken to center mass

c. there are two baselines instead of one

In 2012 which program had the largest numerical increase in relation to Forensic Science? a. associate degree programs b. certificate programs c. undergraduate degree programs d. doctoral degree programs

c. undergraduate degree programs?

How many levels of containment are there? a. 2 b. 1 c. 6 d. 3

d. 3?

Before any evidence is seized, the investigator must decide if: a. case law is pertinent b. a search warrant is required c. a court order is required d. all of the above

d. all of the above

What are the three different perspectives in a crime scene sketch A. bird's- eye view B. elevation or side view C. cross sectional view D. all of the above

d. all of the above

Which is considered a crime scene "don't?" a. eating b. drinking c. smoking d. all of the above

d. all of the above

Which of the following is a positive outcome due to the CSI effect? a. there has been an increase in public awareness of forensics b. there has been a profound interest in forensic science and crime scene work c. there has been increased funding resources d. all of the above

d. all of the above

Which of these are signs that the victim is deceased? A. odor B. rigor mortis C. lividity D. all of the above

d. all of the above

Which skills are required for a CSI? a. continuing education b. regular attendance of conferences c. regular attendance at seminars d. all of the above

d. all of the above

With the CSI effect, who has a harder case to prove? a. prosecution b. defense c. suspect d. all of the above

d. all of the above

Several factors can affect a search method, which one of these is not a factor A. number of available personnel B. terrain C. swath size D. all of the above are factors

d. all of the above are factors

Which of the following is not needed to establish a chain of custody? a. name/initials of individual collecting the evidence b. dates the item was collected and transferred c. brief description of the item d. all of the above are needed to establish a chain of custody

d. all of the above are needed to establish a chain of custody

Which of these is not an objective of the AAFS? a. promote education b. foster research c. improve practice d. all of the above are objectives of the AAFS

d. all of the above are objectives of the AAFS

Which action should not be taken to minimize corruption in a department? a. conduct effective ethics training b. ensure a high-quality field training program c. ensure thorough background investigations d. all of the above are taken to minimize corruption

d. all of the above are taken to minimize corruption

As sample size increases, the backlog of evidence... a. decrease b. decreases by half c. stays the same d. increases

d. increases