Chapter 2

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 to the other side? A) line B) grid C) quadrant D) wheel

A) line

Which search pattern is most reliant on the boundaries established? A) line B) spiral C) wheel D) quadrant

A) line

Which of the following is a disadvantage of the spiral search pattern? A) evidence could be missed B) requires several investigators C) doesn't work for outdoor scenes D) depends on boundaries of the scene

A) missed evidence

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) questioned documents

The conditions at a crime scene can be compromised by all of the following actions EXCEPT: A) taking photographs at the scene B) eating food at the scene C) Turing on a faucet at the scene D) smoking at the crime scene

A) taking photographs at the crime scene

Officers should attempt to locate tool marks at the point of entry during the investigation of a: A) homicide B) burglary C) hit and run D) assault

B) burglary

To formulate a successful strategy for recovering relevant physical evidence at crime scenes, the investigator must ultimately rely on: A) reference material B) experience C) training D) the lead investigator

B) experience

What search pattern employs two people performing line searches that originate from adjacent corners? A) line B) grid C) spiral D) wheel

B) grid

Which crime scene search pattern does NOT require more than one investigator? A) wheel B) line C) grid D) zone

B) line

The purpose of the crime scene search is to locate what? A) DNA evidence B) physical evidence C) fingerprint evidence D) bloodstain evidence

B) physical evidence

Which of the following may give clues about the timing of the incident? A) presence or absence of a tv B) position of the days newspaper inside or outside the house C) position of victim's car D) whether door is unlocked or locked

B) position of newspaper inside or outside the house

After providing medical assistance for the injured and arresting any suspects on the scene, the first officer should immediately: A) search the scene B) secure the scene C) photograph scene D) make a rough sketch of the scene

B) secure the scene

The size and location of the crime scene, as well as the events that occurred there, will determine: A) kind of evidence that will be missing B) time at which the crime scene is searched C) kind of search pattern that will be used to locate evidence D) number of personnel who will process the evidence at the crime lab

C) kind of search pattern

Once the lead investigator determines that all pertinent evidence at the crime scene has been located, the investigators must perform what? A) the walkthrough B) the initial survey C) the final survey D) the crime scene search

C) the final survey

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) walkthrough D) crime scene search

C) walkthrough

Police barricades, and the strategic positioning of guards, will prohibit access to the crime scene for: A) civilians only B) civilians and media personnel C) all law enforcement personnel D) all unauthorized personnel

D) all unauthorized personnel

The center of the crime scene, which is always included within the crime scene's boundary, is: A) area where the first responder entered the scene B) area where the witnesses were located C) area where the command center will be located D) area where the crime occurred

D) area where the crime occurred

The first responding officer must make attempts at the crime scene to detain and question: A) witnesses B) unauthorized personnel C) suspects D) both a and c

D) both a and c

Which of the following acts is permissible for officers at the scene? A) eat B) drink C) smoke D) none of the above

D) none of the above

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) wheel

Which search pattern would be best suited for a crime scene where many investigators are available to search a large area? A) spiral B) grid C) line D) zone

D) zone