Crime Scene Investigation and Reconstruction, Ogle. Jr - Complete test bank - exam questions - quizzes (updated 2022)

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,TEST BANK




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, CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION TO PHYSICAL EVIDENCE

QUESTIONS: FILL-IN-THE-BLANK

1. Physical evidence can be defined as ___________________associated with a crime or
tort.
Answer: Physical objects
Page Number: 4
Level: Basic

2. In order to be of value, physical evidence must be ____________, ________________,
and ______________ properly.
Answer: Recognized, collected, preserved
Page Number: 4
Level: Basic

3. One of the major purposes for the collection of physical evidence is ________________.
Answer: Crime scene reconstruction
Page Number: 5
Level: Basic

4. Physical evidence may help determine whether or not a __________ occurred.
Answer: Crime
Page Number: 3
Level: Basic

5. Physical evidence may ________________ an individual with another or with a crime
scene.
Answer: Link (associate)
Page Number: 3
Level: Basic

6. The "Locard principle" states that a _____________ of physical evidence may occur when
there is contact between two individuals.
Answer: Exchange (transfer)
Page Number: 2
Level: Basic

7. Physical evidence may provide _________ to a jury which may assist in the determination
of guilt or innocence of an accused.


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, Answer: Facts
Page Number: 7
Level: Basic

8. The "Linkage Triangle" illustrates the possible transfer of physical evidence between the
_______________, the _________________ and the _____________.
Answer: Victim, suspect, scene
Page Number: 6
Level: Basic

9. "Class" characteristics are those characteristics shared by _____________________.
Answer: All members of a class
Page Number: 9
Level: Basic

10. ____________________ is the identification of the individual source of an evidence item.
Answer: Individualization
Page Number: 9
Level: Basic

11. Glass, soil and fibers have only ___________ characteristics.
Answer: Class
Page Number: 9
Level: Basic

12. The term "Known" refers to the known ____________ of an item.
Answer: Source
Page Number: 14
Level: Basic

13. The term "Exemplar" refers to an item prepared from a _________________.
Answer: Known
Page Number: 14
Level: Basic

14. In order for physical evidence to be effective and admissible, the collection of the
evidence must meet ___________, ____________ and ___________ requirements.
Answer: Ethical, Legal, and Scientific
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Level: Basic


15. Standard Identification data includes ____________, ____________, ___________ and

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