ABMDI EXAM PREP Questions with Correct Answers (Grade A+)
Question 1: Triangulation method of measurement.
Answer: Measurement of evidence in relation and reference to two or more fixed points; useful for outside
scenes
Question 2: Universal precautions.
Answer: Recommendations that must be followed if contact with blood or bodily fluid is likely
Question 3: Ventricular fibrillation.
Answer: Abnormal heart rate, which typically results in death
Question 4: Zooming.
Answer: Using a multifocal-length lens (a lens that can be used for wide-angle pictures and changed to
telephoto merely by twisting the lens barrel) to photograph a scene
Question 5: Evidence.
Answer: Any item or material considered by the investigator to support the facts of the case
Question 6: Exemplar.
Answer: An original item of evidence that serves as a model or example
Question 7: Personal property.
Answer: Property on or near the body and belonging to the decedent, that can be returned to the next-of-kin
Question 8: Bribe.
Answer: Money or favor offered to influence the conduct of a person in a position of trust
Question 9: Civil law.
Answer: The body of law that describes the private rights and responsibilities of individuals and involves
actions filed by one person against another
Question 10: Conflict of interest.
Answer: The actual or seeming influence or reward obtained to perform a duty or function
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, Question 11: Criminal law.
Answer: The body of law that deals with crimes against society and their punishment; these laws are
prosecuted by the state
Question 12: Cross-examination.
Answer: The examination of a witness by an adverse party other than the one who has called the witness to
give testimony
Question 13: Deposition.
Answer: A procedure used in preparing for litigation, whereby a witness is placed under oath and attorneys
for both sides are given an opportunity to question him/her. Depending on the jurisdiction, the testimony
may be presented as evidence or used to undermine a witness's testimony during the trial
Question 14: Direct examination.
Answer: The questioning of a witness by the party who has called the witness to render testimony
Question 15: Indigent.
Answer: Destitute, poverty-stricken
Question 16: Jurisdiction.
Answer: The power or authority of a court or office over individuals and/or property
Question 17: Subpoena.
Answer: A legally enforceable order to present oneself at a specified time and place, generally to testify or
produce and authenticate documents or items
Question 18: Unclaimed remains.
Answer: Bodies or body parts for which the individual responsible for disposing of the remains is
unidentified or is unwilling to take responsibility
Question 19: Blunt-force trauma.
Answer: Results from the impact of a blunt object against the skin
Question 20: Contusion/Bruise.
Answer: Results from the crushing tissue and tearing small blood vessels, which releases blood into the
surrounding tissues
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Question 1: Triangulation method of measurement.
Answer: Measurement of evidence in relation and reference to two or more fixed points; useful for outside
scenes
Question 2: Universal precautions.
Answer: Recommendations that must be followed if contact with blood or bodily fluid is likely
Question 3: Ventricular fibrillation.
Answer: Abnormal heart rate, which typically results in death
Question 4: Zooming.
Answer: Using a multifocal-length lens (a lens that can be used for wide-angle pictures and changed to
telephoto merely by twisting the lens barrel) to photograph a scene
Question 5: Evidence.
Answer: Any item or material considered by the investigator to support the facts of the case
Question 6: Exemplar.
Answer: An original item of evidence that serves as a model or example
Question 7: Personal property.
Answer: Property on or near the body and belonging to the decedent, that can be returned to the next-of-kin
Question 8: Bribe.
Answer: Money or favor offered to influence the conduct of a person in a position of trust
Question 9: Civil law.
Answer: The body of law that describes the private rights and responsibilities of individuals and involves
actions filed by one person against another
Question 10: Conflict of interest.
Answer: The actual or seeming influence or reward obtained to perform a duty or function
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, Question 11: Criminal law.
Answer: The body of law that deals with crimes against society and their punishment; these laws are
prosecuted by the state
Question 12: Cross-examination.
Answer: The examination of a witness by an adverse party other than the one who has called the witness to
give testimony
Question 13: Deposition.
Answer: A procedure used in preparing for litigation, whereby a witness is placed under oath and attorneys
for both sides are given an opportunity to question him/her. Depending on the jurisdiction, the testimony
may be presented as evidence or used to undermine a witness's testimony during the trial
Question 14: Direct examination.
Answer: The questioning of a witness by the party who has called the witness to render testimony
Question 15: Indigent.
Answer: Destitute, poverty-stricken
Question 16: Jurisdiction.
Answer: The power or authority of a court or office over individuals and/or property
Question 17: Subpoena.
Answer: A legally enforceable order to present oneself at a specified time and place, generally to testify or
produce and authenticate documents or items
Question 18: Unclaimed remains.
Answer: Bodies or body parts for which the individual responsible for disposing of the remains is
unidentified or is unwilling to take responsibility
Question 19: Blunt-force trauma.
Answer: Results from the impact of a blunt object against the skin
Question 20: Contusion/Bruise.
Answer: Results from the crushing tissue and tearing small blood vessels, which releases blood into the
surrounding tissues
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