COLORADO EVIDENCE CUSTODIAN CERTIFICATION
EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
(VERIFIED ANSWERS) Q&A 2026 |INSTANT
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1. What is the primary responsibility of an evidence
custodian?
A. Conduct criminal investigations
B. Preserve and manage evidence securely
C. Perform autopsies
D. Issue arrest warrants
Rationale: Evidence custodians ensure evidence remains
secure, documented, and available for legal proceedings.
2. What is the chain of custody?
A. A list of suspects
B. A criminal history report
C. A documented record of everyone who handled evidence
D. A police patrol schedule
Rationale: Chain of custody proves evidence integrity from
collection to final disposition.
,3. Why should evidence be packaged separately?
A. To save storage space
B. To prevent contamination and cross-transfer
C. To simplify paperwork
D. To reduce costs
Rationale: Separate packaging preserves the integrity of each
item.
4. Which information must appear on an evidence label?
A. Officer's favorite color
B. Case number, item number, date, and collector
C. Weather report
D. Court verdict
Rationale: Proper identification ensures accurate tracking.
5. Biological evidence should generally be stored
A. Wet inside plastic bags
B. Dry in breathable packaging when appropriate
C. In open containers
, D. Mixed with other evidence
Rationale: Moisture encourages mold and destroys biological
evidence.
6. Which item is considered trace evidence?
A. Firearm
B. Laptop
C. Hair fibers
D. Vehicle
Rationale: Trace evidence includes microscopic materials
transferred during contact.
7. Evidence lockers should primarily provide
A. Easy public access
B. Secure restricted access
C. Decorative storage
D. Temporary office space
Rationale: Only authorized personnel should access evidence.
8. Tamper-evident seals are used to
A. Decorate packages
EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
(VERIFIED ANSWERS) Q&A 2026 |INSTANT
DOWNLOAD PDF
1. What is the primary responsibility of an evidence
custodian?
A. Conduct criminal investigations
B. Preserve and manage evidence securely
C. Perform autopsies
D. Issue arrest warrants
Rationale: Evidence custodians ensure evidence remains
secure, documented, and available for legal proceedings.
2. What is the chain of custody?
A. A list of suspects
B. A criminal history report
C. A documented record of everyone who handled evidence
D. A police patrol schedule
Rationale: Chain of custody proves evidence integrity from
collection to final disposition.
,3. Why should evidence be packaged separately?
A. To save storage space
B. To prevent contamination and cross-transfer
C. To simplify paperwork
D. To reduce costs
Rationale: Separate packaging preserves the integrity of each
item.
4. Which information must appear on an evidence label?
A. Officer's favorite color
B. Case number, item number, date, and collector
C. Weather report
D. Court verdict
Rationale: Proper identification ensures accurate tracking.
5. Biological evidence should generally be stored
A. Wet inside plastic bags
B. Dry in breathable packaging when appropriate
C. In open containers
, D. Mixed with other evidence
Rationale: Moisture encourages mold and destroys biological
evidence.
6. Which item is considered trace evidence?
A. Firearm
B. Laptop
C. Hair fibers
D. Vehicle
Rationale: Trace evidence includes microscopic materials
transferred during contact.
7. Evidence lockers should primarily provide
A. Easy public access
B. Secure restricted access
C. Decorative storage
D. Temporary office space
Rationale: Only authorized personnel should access evidence.
8. Tamper-evident seals are used to
A. Decorate packages
