UPTP Test 4 UPDATED ACTUAL Exam
Questions and CORRECT Answers
Preliminary Police Investigation - CORRECT ANSWER - Begins when officers are called
and ends when the scene is turned over to an investigator
Identify methods to secure a crime scene - CORRECT ANSWER - Ask initial interview
questions
Protect the evidence
Secure the perimeter and only allow first responders inside
T/F: The sooner the LEO can respond to a burglary that occurred overnight, the better the chance
of an arrest. - CORRECT ANSWER - TRUE
Why should witnesses be separated? - CORRECT ANSWER - To avoid matching stories
What is the number one priority of an LEO upon arrival at the scene? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Render aid to the injured
Who is allowed into a crime scene? - CORRECT ANSWER - Only those approved by the
LEO.
Testimonial Evidence - CORRECT ANSWER - The spoken word/statement
Documentary Evidence - CORRECT ANSWER - The written word; may become physical
evidence
Physical Evidence - CORRECT ANSWER - Real; has form or mass
, Class Characteristics - CORRECT ANSWER - When referring to evidence, it is something
that is not unique to that item. Examples include a 9mm casing or tread from new tires.
CANNOT positively identify the owner
Individual Characteristics - CORRECT ANSWER - When referring to evidence, it is
something that is unique to that item. Examples include finger prints. CAN positively identify
the owner.
Locards Principle of Interchange - CORRECT ANSWER - It is highly impossible that
someone can enter and environment without leaving some trace and leave that environment
without carrying away some trace.
Types of Notes - CORRECT ANSWER - Written
Photos/Video/Audio
Sketches
What do field notes begin with? - CORRECT ANSWER - The date/time you received the
call
If you make an error in your notes... - CORRECT ANSWER - Draw a single line through
it.
Where should you measure from in a crime scene? - CORRECT ANSWER - Fixed points
(corners of a room, doors, windows, etc.)
What are the 3 perspectives of photography? - CORRECT ANSWER - Overall
Intermediate
Close up (with scale)
Questions and CORRECT Answers
Preliminary Police Investigation - CORRECT ANSWER - Begins when officers are called
and ends when the scene is turned over to an investigator
Identify methods to secure a crime scene - CORRECT ANSWER - Ask initial interview
questions
Protect the evidence
Secure the perimeter and only allow first responders inside
T/F: The sooner the LEO can respond to a burglary that occurred overnight, the better the chance
of an arrest. - CORRECT ANSWER - TRUE
Why should witnesses be separated? - CORRECT ANSWER - To avoid matching stories
What is the number one priority of an LEO upon arrival at the scene? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Render aid to the injured
Who is allowed into a crime scene? - CORRECT ANSWER - Only those approved by the
LEO.
Testimonial Evidence - CORRECT ANSWER - The spoken word/statement
Documentary Evidence - CORRECT ANSWER - The written word; may become physical
evidence
Physical Evidence - CORRECT ANSWER - Real; has form or mass
, Class Characteristics - CORRECT ANSWER - When referring to evidence, it is something
that is not unique to that item. Examples include a 9mm casing or tread from new tires.
CANNOT positively identify the owner
Individual Characteristics - CORRECT ANSWER - When referring to evidence, it is
something that is unique to that item. Examples include finger prints. CAN positively identify
the owner.
Locards Principle of Interchange - CORRECT ANSWER - It is highly impossible that
someone can enter and environment without leaving some trace and leave that environment
without carrying away some trace.
Types of Notes - CORRECT ANSWER - Written
Photos/Video/Audio
Sketches
What do field notes begin with? - CORRECT ANSWER - The date/time you received the
call
If you make an error in your notes... - CORRECT ANSWER - Draw a single line through
it.
Where should you measure from in a crime scene? - CORRECT ANSWER - Fixed points
(corners of a room, doors, windows, etc.)
What are the 3 perspectives of photography? - CORRECT ANSWER - Overall
Intermediate
Close up (with scale)
