UPTP TEST CORRECT QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS
Preliminary Police Investigation - CORRECT ANSWER-Begins
when officers are called and ends when the scene is turned
over to an investigator
Identify methods to secure a crime scene - CORRECT
ANSWER-Ask initial interview questions
Protect the evidence
Secure the perimeter and only allow first responders inside
T/F: The sooner the LEO can respond to a burglary that
occurred overnight, the better the chance of an arrest. -
CORRECT ANSWER-TRUE
Why should witnesses be separated? - CORRECT ANSWER-
To avoid matching stories
What is the number one priority of an LEO upon arrival at the
scene? - CORRECT ANSWER-Render aid to the injured
Who is allowed into a crime scene? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Only those approved by the LEO.
Testimonial Evidence - CORRECT ANSWER-The spoken
word/statement
,Documentary Evidence - CORRECT ANSWER-The written
word; may become physical evidence
Physical Evidence - CORRECT ANSWER-Real; has form or
mass
Class Characteristics - CORRECT ANSWER-When referring to
evidence, it is something that is not unique to that item.
Examples include a 9mm casing or tread from new tires.
CANNOT positively identify the owner
Individual Characteristics - CORRECT ANSWER-When
referring to evidence, it is something that is unique to that item.
Examples include finger prints. CAN positively identify the
owner.
Locards Principle of Interchange - CORRECT ANSWER-It is
highly impossible that someone can enter and environment
without leaving some trace and leave that environment without
carrying away some trace.
Types of Notes - CORRECT ANSWER-Written
Photos/Video/Audio
Sketches
What do field notes begin with? - CORRECT ANSWER-The
date/time you received the call
If you make an error in your notes... - CORRECT ANSWER-
Draw a single line through it.
Where should you measure from in a crime scene? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Fixed points (corners of a room, doors,
windows, etc.)
, What are the 3 perspectives of photography? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Overall
Intermediate
Close up (with scale)
Chain of Custody - CORRECT ANSWER-A document that
details the life of a piece of evidence, from the time it was
discovered to the time it is no longer needed. This includes
anyone who takes possession of the item.
When should you mark a piece of evidence? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Always UNLESS the marking with diminish its
forensic value.
Steps for packing evidence: - CORRECT ANSWER-Document
Pre-label the container
Transport the container to the evidence
Place the evidence inside
Seal immediately
Person borne IED (PBIED) - CORRECT ANSWER-Usually a
suicide vest
Body Cavity IED - CORRECT ANSWER-Can be inserted into
body cavities or surgically implanted. Can be detected by an
unusual gait.
Attack is imminent behavioral patterns - CORRECT ANSWER-
One-way ticket purchase
No luggage
No obvious emotion
Thousand yard stare
Symbolic cleansing rituals
Bulky/loose clothing
Nervousness
AND ANSWERS
Preliminary Police Investigation - CORRECT ANSWER-Begins
when officers are called and ends when the scene is turned
over to an investigator
Identify methods to secure a crime scene - CORRECT
ANSWER-Ask initial interview questions
Protect the evidence
Secure the perimeter and only allow first responders inside
T/F: The sooner the LEO can respond to a burglary that
occurred overnight, the better the chance of an arrest. -
CORRECT ANSWER-TRUE
Why should witnesses be separated? - CORRECT ANSWER-
To avoid matching stories
What is the number one priority of an LEO upon arrival at the
scene? - CORRECT ANSWER-Render aid to the injured
Who is allowed into a crime scene? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Only those approved by the LEO.
Testimonial Evidence - CORRECT ANSWER-The spoken
word/statement
,Documentary Evidence - CORRECT ANSWER-The written
word; may become physical evidence
Physical Evidence - CORRECT ANSWER-Real; has form or
mass
Class Characteristics - CORRECT ANSWER-When referring to
evidence, it is something that is not unique to that item.
Examples include a 9mm casing or tread from new tires.
CANNOT positively identify the owner
Individual Characteristics - CORRECT ANSWER-When
referring to evidence, it is something that is unique to that item.
Examples include finger prints. CAN positively identify the
owner.
Locards Principle of Interchange - CORRECT ANSWER-It is
highly impossible that someone can enter and environment
without leaving some trace and leave that environment without
carrying away some trace.
Types of Notes - CORRECT ANSWER-Written
Photos/Video/Audio
Sketches
What do field notes begin with? - CORRECT ANSWER-The
date/time you received the call
If you make an error in your notes... - CORRECT ANSWER-
Draw a single line through it.
Where should you measure from in a crime scene? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Fixed points (corners of a room, doors,
windows, etc.)
, What are the 3 perspectives of photography? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Overall
Intermediate
Close up (with scale)
Chain of Custody - CORRECT ANSWER-A document that
details the life of a piece of evidence, from the time it was
discovered to the time it is no longer needed. This includes
anyone who takes possession of the item.
When should you mark a piece of evidence? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Always UNLESS the marking with diminish its
forensic value.
Steps for packing evidence: - CORRECT ANSWER-Document
Pre-label the container
Transport the container to the evidence
Place the evidence inside
Seal immediately
Person borne IED (PBIED) - CORRECT ANSWER-Usually a
suicide vest
Body Cavity IED - CORRECT ANSWER-Can be inserted into
body cavities or surgically implanted. Can be detected by an
unusual gait.
Attack is imminent behavioral patterns - CORRECT ANSWER-
One-way ticket purchase
No luggage
No obvious emotion
Thousand yard stare
Symbolic cleansing rituals
Bulky/loose clothing
Nervousness
