Crime Scene Analyst IAI Review
Questions with answers
Define the term Evidence - -Something legally submitted to a competent tier of fact
as a means of certainty the truth of any allege matter under investigation
-Give examples of testimonial and real evidence - -Eye witness, DNA, fibers, prints
-Which of the following pieces of evidence would be more probative in associating
the defendant to the victim in a murder trial - -A bloodstain found on the
defendant's jacket taht subsequently matches the victim's DNA
-List the identifying information that should be listed on the container when
collecting evidence at a crime scene - -1. Name of person collecting
2. Dates of collection/transfer
3. Agency, case #, type of crime
4. Property tag #
5. Victim/suspect name
6. Storage location
7. Description of item
-(T/F) When collecting evidence, the general rule is that more is better than less - -
True
-Which of the following would be considered a known sample - -Buccal swabs from
the suspect
-You arrive at the scene of a homicide and see a blood-soaked shirt on the floor.
Once it is properly documented, which of the following containers should you place
it in for transportation to the crime lab? - -Paper bag
-The forensic practitioner's sole obligation is to serve the aims of - -The legal
system (not to over/under state scientific findings, unbias)
-Which organization has a profession code of ethics that is applicable to forensic
science laboratory - -The American Society of Crime Laboratory Directors
-List some testifying tips that can be used when undergoing cross examination - -1.
Be prepared
2. Ask for clarification
3. Talk to the jury
4. Layman's terms
-Which of the following is a major task that the first res ponder must be concerned
with - -Protecting the crime scene
-Which of the following principles is associated with processing crime scenes and is
often summarized by "every contact leaves a trace" - -Locard Exchange Principle
, -Describe why it is important for the first responder to record the time associated
with a crime scene investigation - -1. Checking a suspect's story
2. Precision and credibility to officer's statement
-When entering a crime scene, the first responder should proceed with extreme
caution and concentrate their attention to possible evidence at which locations - -1.
Places that evidence could be destroyed easily
2. Focal points of the scene
-List some of the points that should be covered when taking notes on the condition
of the crime scene - -1. Smells
2. Temp
3. Doors open/closed
4. Lights on/off
5. Time indicators
6. Signs of activity
-When is it appropriate for the first responding officer to move a piece of evidence -
-When he is charged with the responsibility of processing the scene for physical
evidence
-You are called to the scene of a sexual assault that took place at a park. Describe
how you would secure the scene - -1. Clear scene
2. Large area of crime scene tape
3. Observe disturbed nature
-The position of __________ and ___________ may reveal the direction of the shot and
possible location of the assailant - -Bullets, cartridge cases
-Describe the proper procedure when dealing with multiple witnesses at the scene
of a crime - -Separate them as soon as possible
-List five crime scene 'dos' and five crime scene 'donts' - -Do:
1. Limit access to the scene
2. Note original conditions
3. Photos with 90 degree angle and L scales
4. Call crime scene
5. Record location of evidence before moving
Dont:
1. Touch anything unecessarily
2. Use routes suspect used
3. Fail to document contamination
4. Allow evidence to be compromised by nature
5. Photos without scales
-List the seven key objectives of a crime scene investigator - -1. Reconstruct the
scene
2. Ascertain the sequence of events
Questions with answers
Define the term Evidence - -Something legally submitted to a competent tier of fact
as a means of certainty the truth of any allege matter under investigation
-Give examples of testimonial and real evidence - -Eye witness, DNA, fibers, prints
-Which of the following pieces of evidence would be more probative in associating
the defendant to the victim in a murder trial - -A bloodstain found on the
defendant's jacket taht subsequently matches the victim's DNA
-List the identifying information that should be listed on the container when
collecting evidence at a crime scene - -1. Name of person collecting
2. Dates of collection/transfer
3. Agency, case #, type of crime
4. Property tag #
5. Victim/suspect name
6. Storage location
7. Description of item
-(T/F) When collecting evidence, the general rule is that more is better than less - -
True
-Which of the following would be considered a known sample - -Buccal swabs from
the suspect
-You arrive at the scene of a homicide and see a blood-soaked shirt on the floor.
Once it is properly documented, which of the following containers should you place
it in for transportation to the crime lab? - -Paper bag
-The forensic practitioner's sole obligation is to serve the aims of - -The legal
system (not to over/under state scientific findings, unbias)
-Which organization has a profession code of ethics that is applicable to forensic
science laboratory - -The American Society of Crime Laboratory Directors
-List some testifying tips that can be used when undergoing cross examination - -1.
Be prepared
2. Ask for clarification
3. Talk to the jury
4. Layman's terms
-Which of the following is a major task that the first res ponder must be concerned
with - -Protecting the crime scene
-Which of the following principles is associated with processing crime scenes and is
often summarized by "every contact leaves a trace" - -Locard Exchange Principle
, -Describe why it is important for the first responder to record the time associated
with a crime scene investigation - -1. Checking a suspect's story
2. Precision and credibility to officer's statement
-When entering a crime scene, the first responder should proceed with extreme
caution and concentrate their attention to possible evidence at which locations - -1.
Places that evidence could be destroyed easily
2. Focal points of the scene
-List some of the points that should be covered when taking notes on the condition
of the crime scene - -1. Smells
2. Temp
3. Doors open/closed
4. Lights on/off
5. Time indicators
6. Signs of activity
-When is it appropriate for the first responding officer to move a piece of evidence -
-When he is charged with the responsibility of processing the scene for physical
evidence
-You are called to the scene of a sexual assault that took place at a park. Describe
how you would secure the scene - -1. Clear scene
2. Large area of crime scene tape
3. Observe disturbed nature
-The position of __________ and ___________ may reveal the direction of the shot and
possible location of the assailant - -Bullets, cartridge cases
-Describe the proper procedure when dealing with multiple witnesses at the scene
of a crime - -Separate them as soon as possible
-List five crime scene 'dos' and five crime scene 'donts' - -Do:
1. Limit access to the scene
2. Note original conditions
3. Photos with 90 degree angle and L scales
4. Call crime scene
5. Record location of evidence before moving
Dont:
1. Touch anything unecessarily
2. Use routes suspect used
3. Fail to document contamination
4. Allow evidence to be compromised by nature
5. Photos without scales
-List the seven key objectives of a crime scene investigator - -1. Reconstruct the
scene
2. Ascertain the sequence of events
