Forensics Unit 2 study guide
The primary responsibility of the first officer at the scene of a crime is to - correct
answer-secure the scene
The most basic methods of crime scene recording are: - correct answer-photographs,
sketches, note taking and videos
A desk is technically not a "fixed point" because: - correct answer-It could have been moved
during the investigation
Name three proper "fixed points" in a building: - correct answer-walls, doors, windows
The window of opportunity to collect time sensitive information or evidence is known as the -
correct answer-Golden Hour
Which type of search pattern is best used in a large, outdoor area? - correct answer-Line
(strip)
This crime scene personnel documents the crime scene in detail and collects any physical
evidence: - correct answer-CSI Unit
A properly maintained chain of custody is NOT the responsibility of the - correct
answer-TRIAL JUDGE
If physical evidence is to be used effectively for aiding the investigation, its presence must
first be recognized where? - correct answer-at the Crime scene
Any object that can establish that a crime has been committed or can link a crime and its
victim is: - correct answer-Physical evidence
A sketch, drawn AT THE CRIME SCENE, that contains an accurate depiction of the
dimensions of the scene and shows the location of all the objects that have a bearing in the
case: - correct answer-ROUGH SKETCH
Physical evidence whose origin is known, such as blood or hair from the suspect or victim,
that can be compared to the crime-scene evidence - correct answer-Standard/Reference
sample
A list of all people who came into possession of an item of evidence - correct answer-Chain
of Custody
The transfer of contaminants from one piece of evidence or object to another: - correct
answer-Cross-contamination
Five steps to crime scene protocol: - correct answer-1. Isolate/secure crime scene
The primary responsibility of the first officer at the scene of a crime is to - correct
answer-secure the scene
The most basic methods of crime scene recording are: - correct answer-photographs,
sketches, note taking and videos
A desk is technically not a "fixed point" because: - correct answer-It could have been moved
during the investigation
Name three proper "fixed points" in a building: - correct answer-walls, doors, windows
The window of opportunity to collect time sensitive information or evidence is known as the -
correct answer-Golden Hour
Which type of search pattern is best used in a large, outdoor area? - correct answer-Line
(strip)
This crime scene personnel documents the crime scene in detail and collects any physical
evidence: - correct answer-CSI Unit
A properly maintained chain of custody is NOT the responsibility of the - correct
answer-TRIAL JUDGE
If physical evidence is to be used effectively for aiding the investigation, its presence must
first be recognized where? - correct answer-at the Crime scene
Any object that can establish that a crime has been committed or can link a crime and its
victim is: - correct answer-Physical evidence
A sketch, drawn AT THE CRIME SCENE, that contains an accurate depiction of the
dimensions of the scene and shows the location of all the objects that have a bearing in the
case: - correct answer-ROUGH SKETCH
Physical evidence whose origin is known, such as blood or hair from the suspect or victim,
that can be compared to the crime-scene evidence - correct answer-Standard/Reference
sample
A list of all people who came into possession of an item of evidence - correct answer-Chain
of Custody
The transfer of contaminants from one piece of evidence or object to another: - correct
answer-Cross-contamination
Five steps to crime scene protocol: - correct answer-1. Isolate/secure crime scene
