ABMDI Exam Actual Questions and
Answers 2026
A 30-year-old male dies of AIDS; it is permissible for the death
investigator to:
a. Release property taken at the scene to the family
b. Disclose information about the death to interested parties
c. Inform the media as to the cause of death
d. Amend the death certificate for the emotional well being of the
family
e. Release the cause and manner of death to friends and associates
-
correct answer ✅a. Release property taken at the scene to the
family
When attempting to assist a coworker dealing with job-related
stress, it is most appropriate to show:
a. Sympathy
b. Empathy
c. Indifference
d. Sarcasm
e. Tenacity -
correct answer ✅b. Empathy
,ABMDI Exam Actual Questions and
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After you have completed an investigation at a private residence,
the family calls your office to report the theft of personal property
from their residence. How should you handle the situation?:
a. Adamantly deny the theft of personal property
b. Place blame on the first responders
c. Refer the caller to your immediate supervisor
d. Fax a copy of the property receipt to the family
e. Refer the caller to the family's funeral director -
correct answer ✅c. Refer the caller to your immediate supervisor
All death scenes should be treated as ______________ until proven
otherwise:
a. Accidents
b. Conspiracies
c. Natural
d. Suicides
e. Homicides -
correct answer ✅e. Homicides
All of the following are considered common errors investigators
make when collecting evidence EXCEPT which one?:
,ABMDI Exam Actual Questions and
Answers 2026
a. Removal of evidence before photographing
b. Not collecting enough evidence
c. Not collecting a standard of comparison
d. Collecting too much evidence
e. Not recognizing evidentiary value -
correct answer ✅d. Collecting too much evidence
The application of science to law describes:
a. Criminological science
b. Criminal science
c. Criminal defense law
d. Medicolegal law
e. Forensic science -
correct answer ✅e. Forensic science
A body with a bullet wound through the chest is found almost 50
feet from the weapon. Should the investigator rule out suicide as a
manner of death?:
a. Yes; a serious chest wound would prevent the person from
moving that distance
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Answers 2026
b. Yes; a chest wound is too painful to allow continuous movement
for that distance
c. No; persons who commit suicide have the weapon in hand or
nearby
d. No; a person who is mortally wounded can travel a considerable
distance before collapsing
e. Yes; bullets have kinetic energy which tends to knock down the
victim -
correct answer ✅d. No; a person who is mortally wounded can
travel a considerable distance before collapsing
A business woman from out of town is found dead in her motel
room, the victim of apparent homicidal violence. Personal items in
the room reveal she is married and lives in an adjoining state. In
order to notify her NOK, the investigator should:
a. Telephone the husband and advise him of the death immediately,
then send a police officer(s) to the husband's residence to inform
him of the death. Request that the officer(s) remain at the
residence and direct the husband to call the investigator's office at
that time
b. Contact the law enforcement agency in the husband's
jurisdiction. Ask them to send a police officer(s) to the husband's
residence and inform him of the death. Request that the officer(s)
Answers 2026
A 30-year-old male dies of AIDS; it is permissible for the death
investigator to:
a. Release property taken at the scene to the family
b. Disclose information about the death to interested parties
c. Inform the media as to the cause of death
d. Amend the death certificate for the emotional well being of the
family
e. Release the cause and manner of death to friends and associates
-
correct answer ✅a. Release property taken at the scene to the
family
When attempting to assist a coworker dealing with job-related
stress, it is most appropriate to show:
a. Sympathy
b. Empathy
c. Indifference
d. Sarcasm
e. Tenacity -
correct answer ✅b. Empathy
,ABMDI Exam Actual Questions and
Answers 2026
After you have completed an investigation at a private residence,
the family calls your office to report the theft of personal property
from their residence. How should you handle the situation?:
a. Adamantly deny the theft of personal property
b. Place blame on the first responders
c. Refer the caller to your immediate supervisor
d. Fax a copy of the property receipt to the family
e. Refer the caller to the family's funeral director -
correct answer ✅c. Refer the caller to your immediate supervisor
All death scenes should be treated as ______________ until proven
otherwise:
a. Accidents
b. Conspiracies
c. Natural
d. Suicides
e. Homicides -
correct answer ✅e. Homicides
All of the following are considered common errors investigators
make when collecting evidence EXCEPT which one?:
,ABMDI Exam Actual Questions and
Answers 2026
a. Removal of evidence before photographing
b. Not collecting enough evidence
c. Not collecting a standard of comparison
d. Collecting too much evidence
e. Not recognizing evidentiary value -
correct answer ✅d. Collecting too much evidence
The application of science to law describes:
a. Criminological science
b. Criminal science
c. Criminal defense law
d. Medicolegal law
e. Forensic science -
correct answer ✅e. Forensic science
A body with a bullet wound through the chest is found almost 50
feet from the weapon. Should the investigator rule out suicide as a
manner of death?:
a. Yes; a serious chest wound would prevent the person from
moving that distance
, ABMDI Exam Actual Questions and
Answers 2026
b. Yes; a chest wound is too painful to allow continuous movement
for that distance
c. No; persons who commit suicide have the weapon in hand or
nearby
d. No; a person who is mortally wounded can travel a considerable
distance before collapsing
e. Yes; bullets have kinetic energy which tends to knock down the
victim -
correct answer ✅d. No; a person who is mortally wounded can
travel a considerable distance before collapsing
A business woman from out of town is found dead in her motel
room, the victim of apparent homicidal violence. Personal items in
the room reveal she is married and lives in an adjoining state. In
order to notify her NOK, the investigator should:
a. Telephone the husband and advise him of the death immediately,
then send a police officer(s) to the husband's residence to inform
him of the death. Request that the officer(s) remain at the
residence and direct the husband to call the investigator's office at
that time
b. Contact the law enforcement agency in the husband's
jurisdiction. Ask them to send a police officer(s) to the husband's
residence and inform him of the death. Request that the officer(s)
