UNIT 1 FCCJA BASIC TRAINING QUESTIONS AND
ASWERS
Which statement best describes death investigation status in the United States? -
Answers - Death investigation varies considerably within jurisdictional areas of the
county
Upon arriving at a death scene, the initial action of the death investigator should be: -
Answers - Seeking the chief investigator or lead person on scene and introducing
yourself and your role.
Photography of the death scene should include: - Answers - All of the above
(Overview of location where the body was found, Close-up images of any trace
evidence found on the body, Identifying signs or placards, A ruler or similar object for
dimensions)
You are examining a body and notice a prominent, dark reddish-blue skin coloration on
inferior surfaces of the body. You press this gently and a blanching occurs. Of the
choices below, which is the most likely statement regarding time of death? - Answers -
Occurred 4 - 8 hours prior to your examination
You are called to a death scene in a house fire with two decedents. As you enter the
home, you notice the ceiling is sagging from water and fire-damage. Of the choices
below, which is the best action to take? - Answers - Ask the fire department to assess
safety of the immediate scene prior to entry
A man is found deceased in his fenced backyard. He is in the direct sunlight and his
body is swollen with darkening of the skin, large blisters and marbling noted on his
exposed abdomen. Dark, malodorous reddish-brown fluid is present from his nose and
mouth. The finding of fluids from the mouth and nose indicate: - Answers - Possible
post-mortem artifact
Personal protective equipment which should be used at every death scene includes: -
Answers - Gloves
The best method of identification of a deceased individual is: - Answers - Fingerprints
A national resource for unidentified bodies is: - Answers - NAMUS
ASWERS
Which statement best describes death investigation status in the United States? -
Answers - Death investigation varies considerably within jurisdictional areas of the
county
Upon arriving at a death scene, the initial action of the death investigator should be: -
Answers - Seeking the chief investigator or lead person on scene and introducing
yourself and your role.
Photography of the death scene should include: - Answers - All of the above
(Overview of location where the body was found, Close-up images of any trace
evidence found on the body, Identifying signs or placards, A ruler or similar object for
dimensions)
You are examining a body and notice a prominent, dark reddish-blue skin coloration on
inferior surfaces of the body. You press this gently and a blanching occurs. Of the
choices below, which is the most likely statement regarding time of death? - Answers -
Occurred 4 - 8 hours prior to your examination
You are called to a death scene in a house fire with two decedents. As you enter the
home, you notice the ceiling is sagging from water and fire-damage. Of the choices
below, which is the best action to take? - Answers - Ask the fire department to assess
safety of the immediate scene prior to entry
A man is found deceased in his fenced backyard. He is in the direct sunlight and his
body is swollen with darkening of the skin, large blisters and marbling noted on his
exposed abdomen. Dark, malodorous reddish-brown fluid is present from his nose and
mouth. The finding of fluids from the mouth and nose indicate: - Answers - Possible
post-mortem artifact
Personal protective equipment which should be used at every death scene includes: -
Answers - Gloves
The best method of identification of a deceased individual is: - Answers - Fingerprints
A national resource for unidentified bodies is: - Answers - NAMUS
