Crime Scene Investigator IAI Certification
Practice Test Questions and Answers
Evidence can be defined as anything that tends to prove a fact in contention (T/F) False
Testimonial evidence is more reliable than physical evidence. (T/F) false - physical
evidence never lies
Physical evidence is always that which is collected. (T/F) false - evidence is not always
collected
An example of a predictable effect is:
a. moving an item of evidence from one location to another
b. odors
c. onset of rigor mortis
d. the presence of ice in a glass c. onset of rigor mortis
An example of an unpredictable effect is:
a. the haphazard opening of a revolver cylinder
,b. the smell of burnt gunpowder
c. insect activity at a death scene
d. the heat signature of a tire in the roadway a. haphazard opening of a revolver cylinder
An example of a transitory evidence is:
a. moving an item of evidence from one location to another
b. presence of frozen ice cream in a bowl
c. onset of livor mortis
d. sequence of insects at death scene b. presence of frozen ice cream in a bowl
Through relational details, the investigator is able to establish a correlation between various
objects. Examples of these types of details are:
a. the presence of void patterns on a wall surrounded by spatter
b. clustering of shell casings on the ground
c. presence of a weapon in close proximity to the victim
d. all of the above d. all of the above
, A functional detail is one that may manifest itself in the operating condition of items in the scene.
An example of this is whether the door was locked at the time of a break in. (T/F) False
If a wax paper roll is discovered in the kitchen of an arson scene, it would not be necessary to
evaluate its function since it is not unusual to find a wax paper roll in a kitchen. (T/F)
False - this should definitely be looked at
Timing and sequencing are two distinct concepts. (T/F) true
The forensic linkage triangle illustrates that items of evidence are used to establish links
between:
a. the victim and suspect
b. the suspect and scene
c. the victim and scene
d. the victim, suspect, and scene d. the victim, suspect, and scene
Any good crime scene processing methodology will demand which of the following?
a. Knowledge/flexibility
b. Skills and tools
Practice Test Questions and Answers
Evidence can be defined as anything that tends to prove a fact in contention (T/F) False
Testimonial evidence is more reliable than physical evidence. (T/F) false - physical
evidence never lies
Physical evidence is always that which is collected. (T/F) false - evidence is not always
collected
An example of a predictable effect is:
a. moving an item of evidence from one location to another
b. odors
c. onset of rigor mortis
d. the presence of ice in a glass c. onset of rigor mortis
An example of an unpredictable effect is:
a. the haphazard opening of a revolver cylinder
,b. the smell of burnt gunpowder
c. insect activity at a death scene
d. the heat signature of a tire in the roadway a. haphazard opening of a revolver cylinder
An example of a transitory evidence is:
a. moving an item of evidence from one location to another
b. presence of frozen ice cream in a bowl
c. onset of livor mortis
d. sequence of insects at death scene b. presence of frozen ice cream in a bowl
Through relational details, the investigator is able to establish a correlation between various
objects. Examples of these types of details are:
a. the presence of void patterns on a wall surrounded by spatter
b. clustering of shell casings on the ground
c. presence of a weapon in close proximity to the victim
d. all of the above d. all of the above
, A functional detail is one that may manifest itself in the operating condition of items in the scene.
An example of this is whether the door was locked at the time of a break in. (T/F) False
If a wax paper roll is discovered in the kitchen of an arson scene, it would not be necessary to
evaluate its function since it is not unusual to find a wax paper roll in a kitchen. (T/F)
False - this should definitely be looked at
Timing and sequencing are two distinct concepts. (T/F) true
The forensic linkage triangle illustrates that items of evidence are used to establish links
between:
a. the victim and suspect
b. the suspect and scene
c. the victim and scene
d. the victim, suspect, and scene d. the victim, suspect, and scene
Any good crime scene processing methodology will demand which of the following?
a. Knowledge/flexibility
b. Skills and tools
