NC BLET CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION
EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
The scene of a crime is preserved for what 2 reasons? - Answer-To prevent the
destruction or removal of physical evidence
To allow for an accurate reconstruction of the event occurring at the scene
A ___________ is a procedure in which an eyewitness is presented with a single live
suspect for the purpose of determine whether the eyewitness is able to identify the
perpetrator of a crime. - Answer-Show-up
What court case would allow the immediate seizure of evidence if the officer has reason
to believe the evidence would be immediately lost, destroyed or removed during time
needed to get a search warrant? - Answer-Mincy v. Arizona
What should you look for when attempting to identify the point of origin in a fire
committed by arson? - Answer-"V" Shaped burn pattern
____________ is the stiffening of the muscles caused by chemical change. - Answer-
Rigor mortis
A __________ is a procedure in which an array of photographs is displayed to an
eyewitness for the purpose of determining if the eyewitness is able to identify the
perpetrator of a crime. - Answer-Photo-lineup
_____________ is a system of right angles, used indoors and outdoors, provided there
are good reference points such as a wall or curb. - Answer-Rectangular Coordinate
Method
___________ often used outdoors where there are no identifiable edges of fields or
roads for use of reference points. Method could also be used inside. - Answer-
Triangulation
Once a suspect is indentified, the investigator should attempt to establish the suspects :
- Answer--Intent
-Capability
-Opportunity
-Motive
_________________ may be the most important type of evidence in establishing the
guilt of the accused. - Answer-Physical evidence or real evidence
, 3 Most common methods for measuring - Answer--Triangulation
-Rectangular coordinate method
-Base line
One of the objectives of criminal investigation is to ___________ events of a crime. -
Answer--Reconstruct
At a minimum, what should be labeled on the back of the photograph? - Answer--
Photographer name
-Case number
-Type of case
-Date of photograph
Photographs must be labeled for identification and carefully maintained by the
___________ until needed in court. - Answer-Investigator
What should you look for at arson scenes? - Answer-Look for the same person showing
up at numerous fires
______________ are admissible evidence if they fairly and accurately what is observed
at the scene. They should be taken before the scene is altered. - Answer-Photographs
Surveillance is used to - Answer--To prevent crime
-As means of apprehending criminals in the act of committing crimes
-As a means of affording protection to undercover agents
The primary use of surveillance is to ___________. - Answer-Gather information
True or False:
While determining the boundaries of the scene, officers must remember that is much
easier to increase the size of the scene rather than decrease it. - Answer-False,
decrease.
A _________ is a person or a photograph of a who is not suspected of an offense and
is included in a lineup. - Answer-Filler
EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
The scene of a crime is preserved for what 2 reasons? - Answer-To prevent the
destruction or removal of physical evidence
To allow for an accurate reconstruction of the event occurring at the scene
A ___________ is a procedure in which an eyewitness is presented with a single live
suspect for the purpose of determine whether the eyewitness is able to identify the
perpetrator of a crime. - Answer-Show-up
What court case would allow the immediate seizure of evidence if the officer has reason
to believe the evidence would be immediately lost, destroyed or removed during time
needed to get a search warrant? - Answer-Mincy v. Arizona
What should you look for when attempting to identify the point of origin in a fire
committed by arson? - Answer-"V" Shaped burn pattern
____________ is the stiffening of the muscles caused by chemical change. - Answer-
Rigor mortis
A __________ is a procedure in which an array of photographs is displayed to an
eyewitness for the purpose of determining if the eyewitness is able to identify the
perpetrator of a crime. - Answer-Photo-lineup
_____________ is a system of right angles, used indoors and outdoors, provided there
are good reference points such as a wall or curb. - Answer-Rectangular Coordinate
Method
___________ often used outdoors where there are no identifiable edges of fields or
roads for use of reference points. Method could also be used inside. - Answer-
Triangulation
Once a suspect is indentified, the investigator should attempt to establish the suspects :
- Answer--Intent
-Capability
-Opportunity
-Motive
_________________ may be the most important type of evidence in establishing the
guilt of the accused. - Answer-Physical evidence or real evidence
, 3 Most common methods for measuring - Answer--Triangulation
-Rectangular coordinate method
-Base line
One of the objectives of criminal investigation is to ___________ events of a crime. -
Answer--Reconstruct
At a minimum, what should be labeled on the back of the photograph? - Answer--
Photographer name
-Case number
-Type of case
-Date of photograph
Photographs must be labeled for identification and carefully maintained by the
___________ until needed in court. - Answer-Investigator
What should you look for at arson scenes? - Answer-Look for the same person showing
up at numerous fires
______________ are admissible evidence if they fairly and accurately what is observed
at the scene. They should be taken before the scene is altered. - Answer-Photographs
Surveillance is used to - Answer--To prevent crime
-As means of apprehending criminals in the act of committing crimes
-As a means of affording protection to undercover agents
The primary use of surveillance is to ___________. - Answer-Gather information
True or False:
While determining the boundaries of the scene, officers must remember that is much
easier to increase the size of the scene rather than decrease it. - Answer-False,
decrease.
A _________ is a person or a photograph of a who is not suspected of an offense and
is included in a lineup. - Answer-Filler
