CRIME SCENE ANALYST IAI REVIEW EXAM 170
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS A
GRADE CRIME SCENE ANALYST IAI REVIEW
EXAM 170 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS A
Define the term Evidence - answerSomething 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 -
answerEye 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 - answerA 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 -
answer1. 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 - answerTrue
,Which of the following would be considered a known
sample - answerBuccal 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? - answerPaper bag
The forensic practitioner's sole obligation is to serve the
aims of - answerThe 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 - answerThe
American Society of Crime Laboratory Directors
List some testifying tips that can be used when undergoing
cross examination - answer1. 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 - answerProtecting the
crime scene
Which of the following principles is associated with
processing crime scenes and is often summarized by
"every contact leaves a trace" - answerLocard Exchange
Principle
, Describe why it is important for the first responder to
record the time associated with a crime scene
investigation - answer1. 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 -
answer1. 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 -
answer1. 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 - answerWhen 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
- answer1. Clear scene
2. Large area of crime scene tape
3. Observe disturbed nature
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS A
GRADE CRIME SCENE ANALYST IAI REVIEW
EXAM 170 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS A
Define the term Evidence - answerSomething 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 -
answerEye 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 - answerA 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 -
answer1. 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 - answerTrue
,Which of the following would be considered a known
sample - answerBuccal 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? - answerPaper bag
The forensic practitioner's sole obligation is to serve the
aims of - answerThe 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 - answerThe
American Society of Crime Laboratory Directors
List some testifying tips that can be used when undergoing
cross examination - answer1. 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 - answerProtecting the
crime scene
Which of the following principles is associated with
processing crime scenes and is often summarized by
"every contact leaves a trace" - answerLocard Exchange
Principle
, Describe why it is important for the first responder to
record the time associated with a crime scene
investigation - answer1. 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 -
answer1. 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 -
answer1. 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 - answerWhen 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
- answer1. Clear scene
2. Large area of crime scene tape
3. Observe disturbed nature
