IAI CERTIFICATION EXAM SCRIPT 2026
TESTED QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
⩥ At the time the crime scene sketch is being completed, it is
permissible to move items. (T/F). Answer: False
⩥ A recheck involves another visual observation during which the
investigator checks for any items or critical observations that may have
been overlooked. (T/F). Answer: true
⩥ The body should be removed from the scene as soon as possible to be
taken to the morgue (T/F). Answer: False
⩥ Physical examination of the body for evidence must be completed
prior to its release. (T/F). Answer: true
⩥ If any evidence is discovered during an on scene examination of the
body, it should be documented and left for collection by the medical
examiner's office during autopsy. (T/F). Answer: False
⩥ Placing the body in a body bag can destroy blood patterns and
gunshot residue. (T/F). Answer: true - remove all clothing and collect all
photographs before placing in beg
,⩥ Which should be done last?
a. moving items to collect evidence
b. release of the body
c. first recheck
d. photograph the scene. Answer: a. moving items to collect evidence
⩥ Rechecks of the scene should be continued until the results of same
are negative. (T/F). Answer: true
⩥ If something was not done during scene processing, it is necessary to
know and articulate why it was not done. (T/F). Answer: true
⩥ Once the scene is released, the crime scene technician can returned
without a warrant as long as it is within the first 24 hours. (T/F).
Answer: false - a new warrant will need to be obtained
⩥ The crime scene team performs an assessment (before/after)
processing.
a. before
b. after. Answer: a. before
,⩥ The crime scene team needs to reassess the scene boundary even
though it has already been defined by the first responding officer. (T/F).
Answer: true
⩥ The following allows for a more effective assessment of the scene
boundary by the crime scene team:
a. training and experience
b. scene stability
c. available lighting
d. all of the above. Answer: d. all of the above
⩥ A single barrier around the scene perimeter is adequate for long term
scene integrity. (T/F). Answer: false
⩥ A second perimeter is made so that there is an area in which police
officers and other persons on scene can move into freely. (T/F). Answer:
false
⩥ Everything outside of the outer perimeter is unsecured and
uncontrolled; therefore, the outer boundary will require the greatest level
of effort on the part of the officers securing the scene. (T/F). Answer:
true
⩥ The distance between each crime scene perimeter should be at least 20
feet (T/F). Answer: false
, ⩥ It is far better to have one perimeter that no one can violate than to
have three perimeters manned by weak security. (T/F). Answer: true
⩥ Status plays a role in determining what individuals are permitted
access beyond the perimeter (T/F). Answer: false
⩥ Technique(s) for handling supervisors when attempting to restrict
access to the scene include:
a. enforce the use of personal protective equipment
b. coffee
c. create a route/observation area for authorized persons
d. all of the above
e. a and c only. Answer: e. a and c only
⩥ Entry and exit points are defined by ease of access and which of the
following:
a. the avenue of approach and departure by perpetrators
b. scene exposure concerns
c. availability
d. all of the above. Answer: d. all of the above
TESTED QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
⩥ At the time the crime scene sketch is being completed, it is
permissible to move items. (T/F). Answer: False
⩥ A recheck involves another visual observation during which the
investigator checks for any items or critical observations that may have
been overlooked. (T/F). Answer: true
⩥ The body should be removed from the scene as soon as possible to be
taken to the morgue (T/F). Answer: False
⩥ Physical examination of the body for evidence must be completed
prior to its release. (T/F). Answer: true
⩥ If any evidence is discovered during an on scene examination of the
body, it should be documented and left for collection by the medical
examiner's office during autopsy. (T/F). Answer: False
⩥ Placing the body in a body bag can destroy blood patterns and
gunshot residue. (T/F). Answer: true - remove all clothing and collect all
photographs before placing in beg
,⩥ Which should be done last?
a. moving items to collect evidence
b. release of the body
c. first recheck
d. photograph the scene. Answer: a. moving items to collect evidence
⩥ Rechecks of the scene should be continued until the results of same
are negative. (T/F). Answer: true
⩥ If something was not done during scene processing, it is necessary to
know and articulate why it was not done. (T/F). Answer: true
⩥ Once the scene is released, the crime scene technician can returned
without a warrant as long as it is within the first 24 hours. (T/F).
Answer: false - a new warrant will need to be obtained
⩥ The crime scene team performs an assessment (before/after)
processing.
a. before
b. after. Answer: a. before
,⩥ The crime scene team needs to reassess the scene boundary even
though it has already been defined by the first responding officer. (T/F).
Answer: true
⩥ The following allows for a more effective assessment of the scene
boundary by the crime scene team:
a. training and experience
b. scene stability
c. available lighting
d. all of the above. Answer: d. all of the above
⩥ A single barrier around the scene perimeter is adequate for long term
scene integrity. (T/F). Answer: false
⩥ A second perimeter is made so that there is an area in which police
officers and other persons on scene can move into freely. (T/F). Answer:
false
⩥ Everything outside of the outer perimeter is unsecured and
uncontrolled; therefore, the outer boundary will require the greatest level
of effort on the part of the officers securing the scene. (T/F). Answer:
true
⩥ The distance between each crime scene perimeter should be at least 20
feet (T/F). Answer: false
, ⩥ It is far better to have one perimeter that no one can violate than to
have three perimeters manned by weak security. (T/F). Answer: true
⩥ Status plays a role in determining what individuals are permitted
access beyond the perimeter (T/F). Answer: false
⩥ Technique(s) for handling supervisors when attempting to restrict
access to the scene include:
a. enforce the use of personal protective equipment
b. coffee
c. create a route/observation area for authorized persons
d. all of the above
e. a and c only. Answer: e. a and c only
⩥ Entry and exit points are defined by ease of access and which of the
following:
a. the avenue of approach and departure by perpetrators
b. scene exposure concerns
c. availability
d. all of the above. Answer: d. all of the above
