TFSC EXAM PRACTICE QUESTIONS AND
100% CORRECT ANSWERS!!
A lawyer need not consider which of the following when qualifying a potential expert
witness:
A. educational level
B. authorship of relevant literature
C. membership in professional organization
D. nominations for awards
D. nominations for awards
Personal Protective Equipment must:
A. be used when there is a possibility of exposure to blood or infectious disease
B. be used only when you feel like wearing it
C. be used even if contaminated
D. be used even if not in good repair
A. be used when there is a possibility of exposure to blood or infectious disease
How should evidence be submitted to the lab?
A. evidence must be stored in the same container as reference sample
B. each package must be sealed with evidence tape with the sealer's identification and date
C. wet evidence should be packaged in a plastic bag
D. package items from multiple cases in the same container
B. each package must be sealed with evidence tape with the sealer's identification and date
What type of packaging should be avoided when securing GSR evidence?
A. paper bags
B. boxes
C. recycled paper
D. plastic bags
C. recycled paper
,Should firearms be marked for identification purposes?
A. It is strongly recommended that firearms NOT be marked. "Damage" can occur in the
form of altering affecting any microscopic marks or patterns present and useful for
analysis and comparisons
B. Marking of the actual item can be accomplished without affecting any analysis
C. Any damage that has occurred has normally been a result of firing, impact or
accidental, and any damage when attempting to make the item is easily identifiable, so it is
acceptable to properly mark a firearm.
D. Firearms should always be directly marked with unique case identification number, so
the submitting agency is able to correlate the evidence to the report.
A. It is strongly recommended that firearms NOT be marked. "Damage" can occur in the form of
altering affecting any microscopic marks or patterns present and useful for analysis and
comparisons
What is physical evidence?
A. evidence collected from the suspect
B. evidence only related to a criminal case
C. any and all objects that can establish that a crime has been committed
D. non-biological evidence
C. any and all objects that can establish that a crime has been committed
When physical evidence is requested for a court proceeding, what is an example of proper
storage?
A. the witness producing the evidence must always keep it on their own person
B. it is stored in an outside facility, room in court building, or another place declared by the
judge and produced when needed
C. counsel retains control of evidence for their cases at all times in the courtroom
D. physical evidence may never be brought in the court room during court proceedings
B. it is stored in an outside facility, room in court building, or another place declared by the
judge and produced when needed
, What is the best solution for decontaminating surfaces to prevent bloodborne pathogen
exposure?
A. soap and water solution
B. methanol
C. a 10% bleach, 90% deionized water solution
D. water only
C. a 10% bleach, 90% deionized water solution
When handling evidence that will be submitted for DNA testing, which of the following is
NOT a way to conserve the integrity of the evidence?
A. known reference samples should be packaged separately from questioned samples
B. samples collected from multiple individuals can be packaged together so long as they are
properly labeled
C. crime scene evidence should be packaged separately from evidence collected from an
individual
D. wear gloves and change them frequently
B. samples collected from multiple individuals can be packaged together so long as they are
properly labeled
What type of biological evidence should never be frozen?
A. urine
B. feces
C. wet bloody items
D. liquid blood
D. liquid blood
The purpose of correctly packaging firearms is to protect the breech face bore from
damage. Select the proper packaging technique:
A. loaded magazines and unfired cartridges should be kept in the firearm to ensure they're
secured with the associated firearm
B. place the firearm in a box. the proper boxes can be obtained through gun dealerships,
various box companies, or by manufactured like Kinderprint or Sirchie
100% CORRECT ANSWERS!!
A lawyer need not consider which of the following when qualifying a potential expert
witness:
A. educational level
B. authorship of relevant literature
C. membership in professional organization
D. nominations for awards
D. nominations for awards
Personal Protective Equipment must:
A. be used when there is a possibility of exposure to blood or infectious disease
B. be used only when you feel like wearing it
C. be used even if contaminated
D. be used even if not in good repair
A. be used when there is a possibility of exposure to blood or infectious disease
How should evidence be submitted to the lab?
A. evidence must be stored in the same container as reference sample
B. each package must be sealed with evidence tape with the sealer's identification and date
C. wet evidence should be packaged in a plastic bag
D. package items from multiple cases in the same container
B. each package must be sealed with evidence tape with the sealer's identification and date
What type of packaging should be avoided when securing GSR evidence?
A. paper bags
B. boxes
C. recycled paper
D. plastic bags
C. recycled paper
,Should firearms be marked for identification purposes?
A. It is strongly recommended that firearms NOT be marked. "Damage" can occur in the
form of altering affecting any microscopic marks or patterns present and useful for
analysis and comparisons
B. Marking of the actual item can be accomplished without affecting any analysis
C. Any damage that has occurred has normally been a result of firing, impact or
accidental, and any damage when attempting to make the item is easily identifiable, so it is
acceptable to properly mark a firearm.
D. Firearms should always be directly marked with unique case identification number, so
the submitting agency is able to correlate the evidence to the report.
A. It is strongly recommended that firearms NOT be marked. "Damage" can occur in the form of
altering affecting any microscopic marks or patterns present and useful for analysis and
comparisons
What is physical evidence?
A. evidence collected from the suspect
B. evidence only related to a criminal case
C. any and all objects that can establish that a crime has been committed
D. non-biological evidence
C. any and all objects that can establish that a crime has been committed
When physical evidence is requested for a court proceeding, what is an example of proper
storage?
A. the witness producing the evidence must always keep it on their own person
B. it is stored in an outside facility, room in court building, or another place declared by the
judge and produced when needed
C. counsel retains control of evidence for their cases at all times in the courtroom
D. physical evidence may never be brought in the court room during court proceedings
B. it is stored in an outside facility, room in court building, or another place declared by the
judge and produced when needed
, What is the best solution for decontaminating surfaces to prevent bloodborne pathogen
exposure?
A. soap and water solution
B. methanol
C. a 10% bleach, 90% deionized water solution
D. water only
C. a 10% bleach, 90% deionized water solution
When handling evidence that will be submitted for DNA testing, which of the following is
NOT a way to conserve the integrity of the evidence?
A. known reference samples should be packaged separately from questioned samples
B. samples collected from multiple individuals can be packaged together so long as they are
properly labeled
C. crime scene evidence should be packaged separately from evidence collected from an
individual
D. wear gloves and change them frequently
B. samples collected from multiple individuals can be packaged together so long as they are
properly labeled
What type of biological evidence should never be frozen?
A. urine
B. feces
C. wet bloody items
D. liquid blood
D. liquid blood
The purpose of correctly packaging firearms is to protect the breech face bore from
damage. Select the proper packaging technique:
A. loaded magazines and unfired cartridges should be kept in the firearm to ensure they're
secured with the associated firearm
B. place the firearm in a box. the proper boxes can be obtained through gun dealerships,
various box companies, or by manufactured like Kinderprint or Sirchie
