COLORADO PROPERTY AND EVIDENCE TECHNICIAN
CERTIFICATION EXAM QUESTIONS ANDCORRECT
ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) Q&A 2026
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1. What is the primary purpose of maintaining chain of
custody?
A. Increase storage space
B. Ensure evidence integrity and accountability
C. Speed up investigations
D. Reduce paperwork
Rationale: Chain of custody ensures evidence is traceable and
unaltered.
Correct answer: B
2. Which item is considered best practice when packaging
evidence?
A. Reusing old bags
B. Using clean, appropriate containers
C. Leaving items unsealed
D. Mixing multiple cases
Rationale: Proper packaging prevents contamination.
Correct answer: B
3. What must be recorded every time evidence is transferred?
,A. Investigator opinion
B. Chain of custody documentation
C. Media coverage
D. Suspect statement
Rationale: Every transfer must be documented for
accountability.
Correct answer: B
4. Which is NOT considered physical evidence?
A. Fingerprints
B. Surveillance video
C. Eyewitness opinion
D. Blood samples
Rationale: Opinions are not physical evidence.
Correct answer: C
5. The best method to prevent evidence contamination is:
A. Labeling properly
B. Air drying in open areas
C. Handling without gloves
D. Storing loosely
Rationale: Proper labeling reduces contamination risk.
Correct answer: A
,6. Evidence should be sealed with:
A. Tape or tamper-evident seals
B. Paper clips
C. Rubber bands
D. Staples only
Rationale: Tamper-evident seals ensure security.
Correct answer: A
7. Who is responsible for evidence integrity after collection?
A. Judge
B. Evidence technician
C. Public defender
D. Media
Rationale: Evidence custodians maintain integrity.
Correct answer: B
8. What is the first step when receiving evidence?
A. Destroying packaging
B. Documenting receipt
C. Testing immediately
D. Returning it
Rationale: Documentation begins chain of custody.
Correct answer: B
, 9. Best storage condition for biological evidence is:
A. Warm and humid
B. Refrigerated or frozen
C. Open air
D. Sunlight exposure
Rationale: Cold storage preserves biological material.
Correct answer: B
10. Evidence logs are used to:
A. Track officer schedules
B. Record evidence movement
C. Store case files only
D. Replace reports
Rationale: Logs track evidence handling history.
Correct answer: B
11. Which action breaks chain of custody?
A. Signing evidence log
B. Proper labeling
C. Unauthorized access
D. Sealing evidence
Rationale: Unauthorized access compromises integrity.
Correct answer: C
CERTIFICATION EXAM QUESTIONS ANDCORRECT
ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) Q&A 2026
|INSTANT DOWNLOAD PDF
1. What is the primary purpose of maintaining chain of
custody?
A. Increase storage space
B. Ensure evidence integrity and accountability
C. Speed up investigations
D. Reduce paperwork
Rationale: Chain of custody ensures evidence is traceable and
unaltered.
Correct answer: B
2. Which item is considered best practice when packaging
evidence?
A. Reusing old bags
B. Using clean, appropriate containers
C. Leaving items unsealed
D. Mixing multiple cases
Rationale: Proper packaging prevents contamination.
Correct answer: B
3. What must be recorded every time evidence is transferred?
,A. Investigator opinion
B. Chain of custody documentation
C. Media coverage
D. Suspect statement
Rationale: Every transfer must be documented for
accountability.
Correct answer: B
4. Which is NOT considered physical evidence?
A. Fingerprints
B. Surveillance video
C. Eyewitness opinion
D. Blood samples
Rationale: Opinions are not physical evidence.
Correct answer: C
5. The best method to prevent evidence contamination is:
A. Labeling properly
B. Air drying in open areas
C. Handling without gloves
D. Storing loosely
Rationale: Proper labeling reduces contamination risk.
Correct answer: A
,6. Evidence should be sealed with:
A. Tape or tamper-evident seals
B. Paper clips
C. Rubber bands
D. Staples only
Rationale: Tamper-evident seals ensure security.
Correct answer: A
7. Who is responsible for evidence integrity after collection?
A. Judge
B. Evidence technician
C. Public defender
D. Media
Rationale: Evidence custodians maintain integrity.
Correct answer: B
8. What is the first step when receiving evidence?
A. Destroying packaging
B. Documenting receipt
C. Testing immediately
D. Returning it
Rationale: Documentation begins chain of custody.
Correct answer: B
, 9. Best storage condition for biological evidence is:
A. Warm and humid
B. Refrigerated or frozen
C. Open air
D. Sunlight exposure
Rationale: Cold storage preserves biological material.
Correct answer: B
10. Evidence logs are used to:
A. Track officer schedules
B. Record evidence movement
C. Store case files only
D. Replace reports
Rationale: Logs track evidence handling history.
Correct answer: B
11. Which action breaks chain of custody?
A. Signing evidence log
B. Proper labeling
C. Unauthorized access
D. Sealing evidence
Rationale: Unauthorized access compromises integrity.
Correct answer: C
