TFSC EXAM 3 QUESTIONS AND 100%
CORRECT ANSWERS!!
Personal protective equipment must:
a. Be used when there is a possibility of exposure to blood or infectious diseases
b. Be used only when you feel like wearing it
c. Be used even if contaminated
d. Be used even if not in good repair
a. Be used when there is a possibility of exposure to blood or infectious diseases
What type of packaging should be avoided when securing GSR evidence?
a. Paper bags
b. Boxes
c. Recycled Paper
d. Plastic bags
c. Recycled Paper
How should evidence be submitted to the lab?
a. Evidence must be stored in the same container as the reference sample
b. Each package must be sealed with evidence tape with the sealer's identification and date
c. Wet evidence should be packaged in a plastic bag
d. Package items from multiple cases in the same container
b. Each package must be sealed with evidence tape with the sealer's identification and date
Should firearms be marked for identification purposes?
a. It is strongly recommended that firearms NOT BE marked. "Damage" can occur in the
form of altering affecting any microscopic marks or patterns present and useful for
analysis and comparison.
b. Marking of the actual item can be accomplished without affecting any analysis.
c. Any damage that has occurred has normally been a result of firing, impact or accidental
and any damage when attempting to mark the item is easily identifiable, so it is acceptable
to properly mark a firearm.
,d. Firearms should always be directly marked with a unique case identification number, so
the submitting agency is able to correlate the evidence to the report.
a. It is strongly recommended that firearms NOT BE marked. "Damage" can occur in the form of
altering affecting any microscopic marks or patterns present and useful for analysis and
comparison.
What is physical evidence?
a. Evidence collected from a suspect
b. Evidence only related to a criminal case
c. Any and all objects that can establish that a crime has been committed
d. Non-biological evidence
c. Any and all objects that can establish that a crime has been committed
When physical evidence is requested for a court proceeding, what is an example of proper
storage?
a. The witness producing the evidence must keep it on their person at all times
b. It is stored in an outside facility, room in court building, or another place declared by the
judge and produced when needed
c. Counsel retains control of evidence for their case at all times in the courtroom
d. Physical evidence may never be brought in the court room during court proceedings
b. It is stored in an outside facility, room in court building, or another place declared by the judge
and produced when needed
1. What is the best solution for decontaminating surfaces to prevent bloodborne pathogen
exposure?
a. Soap and water solution
b. Methanol
c. A 10% bleach, 90% deionized water solution
d. Water only
c. A 10% bleach, 90% deionized water solution
, 1. When handling evidence that will be submitted for DNA testing, which of the following is
NOT a way to conserve the integrity of the evidence?
a. Known reference samples should be packaged separately from questioned samples.
b. Samples collected from multiple individuals can be packaged together so long as they
properly labeled.
c. Crime scene evidence should be packaged separately from evidence collected from an
individual.
Wear gloves and change them frequently, or when they become soiled.
b. Samples collected from multiple individuals can be packaged together so long as they properly
labeled.
1. What type of biological evidence should never be frozen?
a. Urine
b. Feces
c. Wet bloody items
d. Liquid blood
d. Liquid blood
1. The purpose of correctly packaging firearms is to protect the breechface and bore from
damage. Select the best proper packaging technique:
a. Loaded magazines and unfired cartridges should be kept in the firearm to ensure they're
secured with the associated firearm.
b. Place the firearm in a box. The proper boxes can be obtained through gun dealerships,
various box companies or by Kinderprint or Sirchie.
c. Attach an evidence tag to the trigger guard. Loaded magazines and unfired cartridges
should be removed from the firearm, placed in a container, and the evidence secured with
the associated firearm. The firearm should be secured with zip-ties at the bottom of a box.
d. Metal pieces should be placed in the bore, breech or magazine well to ensure all evidence
is secured with the associated firearm.
CORRECT ANSWERS!!
Personal protective equipment must:
a. Be used when there is a possibility of exposure to blood or infectious diseases
b. Be used only when you feel like wearing it
c. Be used even if contaminated
d. Be used even if not in good repair
a. Be used when there is a possibility of exposure to blood or infectious diseases
What type of packaging should be avoided when securing GSR evidence?
a. Paper bags
b. Boxes
c. Recycled Paper
d. Plastic bags
c. Recycled Paper
How should evidence be submitted to the lab?
a. Evidence must be stored in the same container as the reference sample
b. Each package must be sealed with evidence tape with the sealer's identification and date
c. Wet evidence should be packaged in a plastic bag
d. Package items from multiple cases in the same container
b. Each package must be sealed with evidence tape with the sealer's identification and date
Should firearms be marked for identification purposes?
a. It is strongly recommended that firearms NOT BE marked. "Damage" can occur in the
form of altering affecting any microscopic marks or patterns present and useful for
analysis and comparison.
b. Marking of the actual item can be accomplished without affecting any analysis.
c. Any damage that has occurred has normally been a result of firing, impact or accidental
and any damage when attempting to mark the item is easily identifiable, so it is acceptable
to properly mark a firearm.
,d. Firearms should always be directly marked with a unique case identification number, so
the submitting agency is able to correlate the evidence to the report.
a. It is strongly recommended that firearms NOT BE marked. "Damage" can occur in the form of
altering affecting any microscopic marks or patterns present and useful for analysis and
comparison.
What is physical evidence?
a. Evidence collected from a suspect
b. Evidence only related to a criminal case
c. Any and all objects that can establish that a crime has been committed
d. Non-biological evidence
c. Any and all objects that can establish that a crime has been committed
When physical evidence is requested for a court proceeding, what is an example of proper
storage?
a. The witness producing the evidence must keep it on their person at all times
b. It is stored in an outside facility, room in court building, or another place declared by the
judge and produced when needed
c. Counsel retains control of evidence for their case at all times in the courtroom
d. Physical evidence may never be brought in the court room during court proceedings
b. It is stored in an outside facility, room in court building, or another place declared by the judge
and produced when needed
1. What is the best solution for decontaminating surfaces to prevent bloodborne pathogen
exposure?
a. Soap and water solution
b. Methanol
c. A 10% bleach, 90% deionized water solution
d. Water only
c. A 10% bleach, 90% deionized water solution
, 1. When handling evidence that will be submitted for DNA testing, which of the following is
NOT a way to conserve the integrity of the evidence?
a. Known reference samples should be packaged separately from questioned samples.
b. Samples collected from multiple individuals can be packaged together so long as they
properly labeled.
c. Crime scene evidence should be packaged separately from evidence collected from an
individual.
Wear gloves and change them frequently, or when they become soiled.
b. Samples collected from multiple individuals can be packaged together so long as they properly
labeled.
1. What type of biological evidence should never be frozen?
a. Urine
b. Feces
c. Wet bloody items
d. Liquid blood
d. Liquid blood
1. The purpose of correctly packaging firearms is to protect the breechface and bore from
damage. Select the best proper packaging technique:
a. Loaded magazines and unfired cartridges should be kept in the firearm to ensure they're
secured with the associated firearm.
b. Place the firearm in a box. The proper boxes can be obtained through gun dealerships,
various box companies or by Kinderprint or Sirchie.
c. Attach an evidence tag to the trigger guard. Loaded magazines and unfired cartridges
should be removed from the firearm, placed in a container, and the evidence secured with
the associated firearm. The firearm should be secured with zip-ties at the bottom of a box.
d. Metal pieces should be placed in the bore, breech or magazine well to ensure all evidence
is secured with the associated firearm.
