Forensics Midterm Study Guide (Unit 2) Solutions
1. What is the correct order for processing a crime scene?: Protect the scene, observe the scene, search
for evidence, take evidence for analysis.
2. is the characteristic way in which career criminals commit a
particular type of crime.: Modus operandi (MO)
3. Which of the following is NOT a common search pattern according to your notes?:
Wheel
4. Which search pattern type is most appropriate for crime scenes with no physical
boundaries?: Spiral
5. Which search pattern type is appropriate for any crime scene, but is time
consuming?: Grid
6. Which search pattern type is most appropriate for outdoor crime scenes where
several searchers can be coordinated to search the scene together?: Line
7. Which search pattern type is most appropriate for indoor crime scenes with divided
areas?: Quadrant/Zone
8. 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 across to the other side?: Line
9. Which photograph range type is used to show where the crime occurred as well as the
surrounding areas.: Overall/Overview
10. Which photograph range type is used to record the details present within each
piece of evidence.: Close-up
11. Which of the following would not be photographed in overall view photos?-
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1. What is the correct order for processing a crime scene?: Protect the scene, observe the scene, search
for evidence, take evidence for analysis.
2. is the characteristic way in which career criminals commit a
particular type of crime.: Modus operandi (MO)
3. Which of the following is NOT a common search pattern according to your notes?:
Wheel
4. Which search pattern type is most appropriate for crime scenes with no physical
boundaries?: Spiral
5. Which search pattern type is appropriate for any crime scene, but is time
consuming?: Grid
6. Which search pattern type is most appropriate for outdoor crime scenes where
several searchers can be coordinated to search the scene together?: Line
7. Which search pattern type is most appropriate for indoor crime scenes with divided
areas?: Quadrant/Zone
8. 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 across to the other side?: Line
9. Which photograph range type is used to show where the crime occurred as well as the
surrounding areas.: Overall/Overview
10. Which photograph range type is used to record the details present within each
piece of evidence.: Close-up
11. Which of the following would not be photographed in overall view photos?-
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