IAI CSI Certification Review Newest
Edition 2026-2027. Graded A
'Corpus deliciti' means the ___________ of the __________. - ANSfacts;
case
'Grabber marks' are marks created by the ____________ ____________
that pulls paper through the __________. - ANSmechanical apparatus;
copier
'Justice' begins via _____________. - ANSevidence
'URL' stands for - ANSuniform resource locator
"Relevant and Reliable" standard of Daubert requires that, _______ to
acceptance of expert testimony, the _______ must determine if the
reason/methodology is scientifically _______ and can be ____________ to
the facts at issue. - ANSprior; judge; valid; applied
A 'questioned' document is one in which - ANS*authenticity of the
document itself is in question (ie counterfeit documents or forgeries),
*the identity of the writer is in question (anonymous threat letters and
suspect suicide notes
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,A 'script kiddie' is - ANSan inexperienced hacker who uses commonly
available tools to search for vulnerable computers on a network. the goal of
the script kiddie is to "own" the system and delete files
A 'void pattern' is created when an item is __________ from the area after
bloodstain spatter has been created. - ANSremoved
A disposable dust/surgical mask will filter large, ______________ matter,
but not __________ _________ or biological contaminants. -
ANSparticulate; chemical vapors
A face mask must be used with what? - ANSgoggles or safety glasses
A firearm recovered underwater should be packaged in _________, in a
sealed ___________ bag to keep the weapon from _________; this bag
should be packed in a sturdy box, then properly labeled and sealed; it
should then be _______-delivered to the laboratory to prevent any damage
occurring to the weapon or packaging. - ANSwater; plastic; rusting; hand
A laser trajectory rod kit consists of a variety of items needed for
determining trajectory: - ANS*set of brightly colored trajectory rods, with
female screw connectors
*at least two end rods (one end of which has a blunt rounded tip and the
other female screw connector)
*several double sided male screw connectors
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,several plastic bullet hole centering guides with rubber 'o' ring stoppers
*several plastic eye hook string attachments with male screw connectors
*several brass tripod base plates with female screw connectors
*an angle finder
A Mechanical explosion occurs when there is - ANSa build up of pressure
in a container until the pressure exceeds the structural resistance of the
container
A PERK kit contains: - ANSphysical evidence recovery kits contain swabs,
slides, test tubes, combs, and paper envelopes
A projectile's jacket is usually made of ______, __________, or an
_________. - ANSbrass; copper; alloy
A projectile's jacket keeps the bullet from _____________, ____________,
or ______________. - ANSjamming; melting; disintegrating
A tool mark is any _____________, cut, gouge, or abrasion left on an
object that is ___________ than the object or tool that caused the marks. -
ANSimpression; softer
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, A typewriter's make and model may be determined by examining the
_________ ________ and __________ _____ _____________. - ANSfont
style; method of recording
Accelerant detection K9s are trained to detect - ANSISR hydrocarbons
used as an accelerant for arsons
Accelerant will spread towards - ANSthe lowest point in the room and is
often not fully consumed during the fire
Accidental fire does not involve - ANSa deliberate human act to ignite or
spread the fire
Acts of commission are _____________. - ANSintentional
Acts of omission are __________________. - ANSunintentional
Acute effects occur rapidly, as a result of _______-term exposure and are
of __________ duration. - ANSshort, short
Additional information you should include in your vehicle fire documentation
is - ANSthe odometer reading, last service date and location, what
equipment was on the vehicle (radio and other accessories), how far the
vehicle had been driven, when the vehicle was last fueled, and any unusual
damage or unreported damage
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Edition 2026-2027. Graded A
'Corpus deliciti' means the ___________ of the __________. - ANSfacts;
case
'Grabber marks' are marks created by the ____________ ____________
that pulls paper through the __________. - ANSmechanical apparatus;
copier
'Justice' begins via _____________. - ANSevidence
'URL' stands for - ANSuniform resource locator
"Relevant and Reliable" standard of Daubert requires that, _______ to
acceptance of expert testimony, the _______ must determine if the
reason/methodology is scientifically _______ and can be ____________ to
the facts at issue. - ANSprior; judge; valid; applied
A 'questioned' document is one in which - ANS*authenticity of the
document itself is in question (ie counterfeit documents or forgeries),
*the identity of the writer is in question (anonymous threat letters and
suspect suicide notes
1
,A 'script kiddie' is - ANSan inexperienced hacker who uses commonly
available tools to search for vulnerable computers on a network. the goal of
the script kiddie is to "own" the system and delete files
A 'void pattern' is created when an item is __________ from the area after
bloodstain spatter has been created. - ANSremoved
A disposable dust/surgical mask will filter large, ______________ matter,
but not __________ _________ or biological contaminants. -
ANSparticulate; chemical vapors
A face mask must be used with what? - ANSgoggles or safety glasses
A firearm recovered underwater should be packaged in _________, in a
sealed ___________ bag to keep the weapon from _________; this bag
should be packed in a sturdy box, then properly labeled and sealed; it
should then be _______-delivered to the laboratory to prevent any damage
occurring to the weapon or packaging. - ANSwater; plastic; rusting; hand
A laser trajectory rod kit consists of a variety of items needed for
determining trajectory: - ANS*set of brightly colored trajectory rods, with
female screw connectors
*at least two end rods (one end of which has a blunt rounded tip and the
other female screw connector)
*several double sided male screw connectors
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,several plastic bullet hole centering guides with rubber 'o' ring stoppers
*several plastic eye hook string attachments with male screw connectors
*several brass tripod base plates with female screw connectors
*an angle finder
A Mechanical explosion occurs when there is - ANSa build up of pressure
in a container until the pressure exceeds the structural resistance of the
container
A PERK kit contains: - ANSphysical evidence recovery kits contain swabs,
slides, test tubes, combs, and paper envelopes
A projectile's jacket is usually made of ______, __________, or an
_________. - ANSbrass; copper; alloy
A projectile's jacket keeps the bullet from _____________, ____________,
or ______________. - ANSjamming; melting; disintegrating
A tool mark is any _____________, cut, gouge, or abrasion left on an
object that is ___________ than the object or tool that caused the marks. -
ANSimpression; softer
3
, A typewriter's make and model may be determined by examining the
_________ ________ and __________ _____ _____________. - ANSfont
style; method of recording
Accelerant detection K9s are trained to detect - ANSISR hydrocarbons
used as an accelerant for arsons
Accelerant will spread towards - ANSthe lowest point in the room and is
often not fully consumed during the fire
Accidental fire does not involve - ANSa deliberate human act to ignite or
spread the fire
Acts of commission are _____________. - ANSintentional
Acts of omission are __________________. - ANSunintentional
Acute effects occur rapidly, as a result of _______-term exposure and are
of __________ duration. - ANSshort, short
Additional information you should include in your vehicle fire documentation
is - ANSthe odometer reading, last service date and location, what
equipment was on the vehicle (radio and other accessories), how far the
vehicle had been driven, when the vehicle was last fueled, and any unusual
damage or unreported damage
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