Investigative Processes

1.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Whenever two objects come in contact with one another, there is an exchange of materials between them. This phenomenon is known as ______.

Locard’s Preservation Principle

Locard’s Exchange Principle

Locard’s Law

Locard’s Law of Evidence Transfer

2.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Which of the following types of evidence establishes a fact? Examples include eyewitness statements, confessions, video footage, etc.

circumstantial

class

physical

direct

3.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Which type of evidence would be considered class evidence?

tire tread patterns

fingerprint

DNA

hair (with the root intact)

4.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

It is the responsibility of the first-responding officer to ensure that the safety of individuals is first priority. Preservation of evidence is second priority. First responders must restrict all unauthorized persons from entering a crime scene and must account for everyone that enters the scene. This part of crime scene investigation takes place during which step?

seeing the scene

securing the scene

scanning the scene

securing and collecting evidence

5.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Which of the following statements is true of accurate crime scene processes?

Wet evidence must be packaged immediately upon retrieval.

An evidence seal must be secure and signed by the collector.

Eyewitnesses should not be questioned until all evidence is collected.

Only direct evidence can be presented in court. All other forms of evidence are not admissible.

6.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Which of the following is considered physical evidence?

a wool fiber from a jacket

DNA found on a victim

an unknown hair found on the seat of a victim’s car

a lip print found on the rim of a glass

7.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Who is known as the father of forensics?

Dr. Alec Jeffreys

Calvin Goddard

Dr. Edmond Locard

Dr. William Bass

8.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Which of the following people most likely would NOT be at a crime scene?

judge

crime scene investigator

first responders

medical examiner

9.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

A special packaging that is used for really small evidence - also known as a druggist fold

luminol

envelope

chain of custody

bindle

10.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

In order for evidence to be admissible in court, which of the following must occur?

A complete record of chain of custody must be kept for the evidence.

Proper handling of the evidenced should be maintained.

Proper packaging should be used to ensure the evidence is not compromised.

all of the above

11.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

In the scenario above, which evidence would be considered class evidence?

the hair

the small shoe prints

the video surveillance

none of the above

12.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

In the scenario above, which evidence would be considered individual evidence?

the hair

the nylon jacket

the small shoe prints

the video surveillance

13.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

In the scenario above, which evidence would be considered direct evidence?

the hair

the nylon jacket

the small shoe prints

the video surveillance

14.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

In the scenario above, which evidence would be considered circumstantial evidence?

the hair

the nylon jacket

the small shoe prints

all of the above

15.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

In the scenario above, which evidence would be considered biological evidence?

the hair

the nylon jacket

the small shoe prints

the video surveillance

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