Chapter 2 CJE 3762 UPDATED ACTUAL
Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers
In the context of recording a crime scene, which of the following statements is true? -
CORRECT ANSWER - If additional personnel are contacted during an investigation, their
names, titles, and time of arrival should be recorded.
What can serve as a means for recording the exact dynamics of a crime scene in the moment it
was first discovered? - CORRECT ANSWER - Body-worn cameras
Why is it important to use the line/strip search pattern for areas with well-established
boundaries? - CORRECT ANSWER - To avoid missing evidence that could exist inside of
the search area. This type of search can be done with one or two investigators who start at a
boundary on one end, and walk straight across to the other boundary.
In a _____ search pattern, an area is divided into smaller areas where teams of investigators are
assigned to search for evidence. - CORRECT ANSWER - quadrant/zone. This method is
well-suited for crime scenes that cover a significant area.
Which of the following is a main difference between the spiral search pattern and the grid search
pattern? - CORRECT ANSWER - The spiral search pattern employs one person, while the
grid search pattern employs two people. Only one person is required to search the crime scene
for evidence using the spiral search pattern.
An object that can establish that a crime has or has not been committed or can link a crime and
its victim or its perpetrator is considered ________ evidence. - CORRECT ANSWER -
physical. Any object that can establish that a crime has or has not been committed or can link a
crime and its victim or its perpetrator is considered physical evidence.
For _____, a technician would want to use tightly sealed jars or new paint cans to avoid the
evaporation of residue. - CORRECT ANSWER - charred debris. If charred debris is
recovered from a suspicious fire scene, it may contain important petroleum residue susceptible to
evaporation over time.
Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers
In the context of recording a crime scene, which of the following statements is true? -
CORRECT ANSWER - If additional personnel are contacted during an investigation, their
names, titles, and time of arrival should be recorded.
What can serve as a means for recording the exact dynamics of a crime scene in the moment it
was first discovered? - CORRECT ANSWER - Body-worn cameras
Why is it important to use the line/strip search pattern for areas with well-established
boundaries? - CORRECT ANSWER - To avoid missing evidence that could exist inside of
the search area. This type of search can be done with one or two investigators who start at a
boundary on one end, and walk straight across to the other boundary.
In a _____ search pattern, an area is divided into smaller areas where teams of investigators are
assigned to search for evidence. - CORRECT ANSWER - quadrant/zone. This method is
well-suited for crime scenes that cover a significant area.
Which of the following is a main difference between the spiral search pattern and the grid search
pattern? - CORRECT ANSWER - The spiral search pattern employs one person, while the
grid search pattern employs two people. Only one person is required to search the crime scene
for evidence using the spiral search pattern.
An object that can establish that a crime has or has not been committed or can link a crime and
its victim or its perpetrator is considered ________ evidence. - CORRECT ANSWER -
physical. Any object that can establish that a crime has or has not been committed or can link a
crime and its victim or its perpetrator is considered physical evidence.
For _____, a technician would want to use tightly sealed jars or new paint cans to avoid the
evaporation of residue. - CORRECT ANSWER - charred debris. If charred debris is
recovered from a suspicious fire scene, it may contain important petroleum residue susceptible to
evaporation over time.
