Test Bank for Forensic Science Fundamentals and Investigations 2nd Edition by Bertino

Test Bank for Forensic Science Fundamentals and Investigations 2nd Edition by Bertino TEST BANK FOR FORENSIC SCIENCE FUNDAMENTALS AND INVESTIGATIONS 2ND EDITION BY BERTINO Test Bank for Forensic Science Fundamentals and Investigations 2nd Edition by Bertino Chapter 02 Crime-Scene Investigation and Evidence Collection 1. The terms grid, linear, quadrant, zone, and spiral are typically used to describe datum points. a. True b. False ANSWER: False POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: Average LEARNING OBJECTIVES: FSFI.BERT.2.LO: 2 05 - LO: 2-05 FSFI.BERT.2.LO: 2 06 - LO: 2-06 FSFI.BERT.2.LO: 2 07 - LO: 2-07 FSFI.BERT.2.LO: 2 08 - LO: 2-08 2. An evidence log and a chain of custody must be attached to the evidence container. a. True b. False ANSWER: True POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: Average LEARNING OBJECTIVES: FSFI.BERT.2.LO: 2 05 - LO: 2-05 FSFI.BERT.2.LO: 2 06 - LO: 2-06 FSFI.BERT.2.LO: 2 07 - LO: 2-07 FSFI.BERT.2.LO: 2 08 - LO: 2-08 3. Evidence that (if authentic) supports an alleged fact of a case is called direct evidence. a. True b. False ANSWER: True POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: Average LEARNING OBJECTIVES: FSFI.BERT.2.LO: 2 09 - LO: 2-09 4. A kind of evidence that identifies a particular person or thing is called individual evidence. a. True b. False ANSWER: True POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: Average LEARNING OBJECTIVES: FSFI.BERT.2.LO: 2 01 - LO: 2-01 FSFI.BERT.2.LO: 2 02 - LO: 2-02 5. Detectives look for leads by interviewing witnesses and talking to the crime scene investigators about the evidence. a. True b. False ANSWER: True POINTS: 1 Page 1 DIFFICULTY: Average LEARNING OBJECTIVES: FSFI.BERT.2.LO: 2-04 - LO: 2-04 6. The goal of a crime scene investigation is to: a. recognize evidence at the scene of a crime. b. document evidence at the scene of a crime. c. collect evidence at the scene of a crime. d. All of these choices. ANSWER: d POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: Average LEARNING OBJECTIVES: FSFI.BERT.2.LO: 2 05 - LO: 2-05 FSFI.BERT.2.LO: 2 06 - LO: 2-06 FSFI.BERT.2.LO: 2 07 - LO: 2-07 FSFI.BERT.2.LO: 2 08 - LO: 2-08 7. Direct evidence includes: a. first-hand observations such as eyewitness accounts. b. second-hand observations. c. circumstantial evidence. d. None of these choices. ANSWER: a POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: Average LEARNING OBJECTIVES: FSFI.BERT.2.LO: 2 03 - LO: 2-03 8. Circumstantial evidence is: a. direct evidence that can be used to imply a fact, but does directly prove it. b. indirect evidence that can be used to imply a fact, but does not directly prove it. c. indirect evidence that cannot be used to imply a fact. d. None of these choices. ANSWER: b POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: Challenging LEARNING OBJECTIVES: FSFI.BERT.2.LO: 2 03 - LO: 2-03 9. Trace evidence is a type of circumstantial evidence, examples of which include: a. hair found on a brush. b. fingerprints found on a glass. c. blood drops on a shirt. d. All of these choices. ANSWER: d POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: Average LEARNING OBJECTIVES: FSFI.BERT.2.LO: 2 03 - LO: 2-03 Page 2 10. Class evidence narrows an identity to: a. a group of persons or things. b. an individual person or thing. c. an indivudual person. d. a subgroup. ANSWER: a POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: Average LEARNING OBJECTIVES: FSFI.BERT.2.LO: 2-03 - LO: 2-03 11. The crime scene investigation team is made up of: a. legal and scientific professionals who work together to solve a crime. b. legal professionals who work together to solve a crime. c. scientific professionals who work together to solve a crime. d. None of these choices. ANSWER: a POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: Easy LEARNING OBJECTIVES: FSFI.BERT.2.LO: 2-04 - LO: 2-04 12. Specialists at a crime scene include: a. entomologists b. forensic scientists. c. forensic psychologists. d. All of these choices. ANSWER: d POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: Average LEARNING OBJECTIVES: FSFI.BERT.2.LO: 2-04 - LO: 2-04 13. The first to arrive at a crime scene are usually: a. police officers. b. crime scene investigators. c. medical examiners. d. detectives. ANSWER: a POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: Easy LEARNING OBJECTIVES: FSFI.BERT.2.LO: 2-04 - LO: 2-04 14. Medical examiners are also called: a. detectives. b. coroners. c. crime scene investigators. d. specialists. ANSWER: b POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: Average LEARNING OBJECTIVES: FSFI.BERT.2.LO: 2-04 - LO: 2-04 15. Crime scene investigators: a. record the crime-scene data. b. sketch the crime-scene. c. take photos of the crime scene. d. a and b. e. b and c. f. All of the above. ANSWER: f POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: Average LEARNING OBJECTIVES: FSFI.BERT.2.LO: 2 04 - LO: 2-04 16. Securing the crime scene is the responsibility of the first responding: a. law enforcement officer. b. crime scene investigator. c. detective. d. specialist. ANSWER: a POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: Average LEARNING OBJECTIVES: FSFI.BERT.2.LO: 2 05 - LO: 2-05 FSFI.BERT.2.LO: 2 06 - LO: 2-06 FSFI.BERT.2.LO: 2 07 - LO: 2-07 FSFI.BERT.2.LO: 2 08 - LO: 2-08 17. All evidence needs to be properly packaged, sealed, and labeled. Liquids and arson remains are stored in: a. breathable containers. b. airtight unbreakable containers. c. a bindle. d. a plastic or paper container. ANSWER: b POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: Average LEARNING OBJECTIVES: FSFI.BERT.2.LO: 2-05 - LO: 2-05 FSFI.BERT.2.LO: 2-06 - LO: 2-06 FSFI.BERT.2.LO: 2-07 - LO: 2-07 FSFI.BERT.2.LO: 2-08 - LO: 2-08 18. Forensic lab technicians are: a. tasked with handling all types of evidence. b. highly specialized and handle only one type of evidence. c. asked to attend crime-scenes. d. assigned to confirm the results of their colleagues. ANSWER: b POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: Average LEARNING OBJECTIVES: FSFI.BERT.2.LO: 2 09 - LO: 2-09 19. Crime scene reconstruction involves forming a hypothesis of the sequence of events from before the crime was committed: a. through its commission. b. through days after its commission. c. to the present day. d. None of these choices. ANSWER: a POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: Challenging LEARNING OBJECTIVES: FSFI.BERT.2.LO: 2-09 - LO: 2-09 20. Whenever two people come in contact with each other, a physical transfer occurs. To a forensic examiner, these transferred materials constitute what is called: a. trace evidence. b. direct evidence. c. class evidence. d. None of these choices. ANSWER: a POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: Average LEARNING OBJECTIVES: FSFI.BERT.2.LO: 2 01 - LO: 2-01 FSFI.BERT.2.LO: 2 02 - LO: 2-02 21. The first police officer to arrive at a crime scene is known as the . ANSWER: first responder POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: Easy LEARNING OBJECTIVES: FSFI.BERT.2.LO: 2 05 - LO: 2-05 FSFI.BERT.2.LO: 2 06 - LO: 2-06 FSFI.BERT.2.LO: 2 07 - LO: 2-07 FSFI.BERT.2.LO: 2 08 - LO: 2-08 22. A folded paper used to hold trace evidence is a . ANSWER: paper bindle POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: Average LEARNING OBJECTIVES: FSFI.BERT.2.LO: 2 05 - LO: 2-05 FSFI.BERT.2.LO: 2 06 - LO: 2-06 FSFI.BERT.2.LO: 2 07 - LO: 2-07 FSFI.BERT.2.LO: 2 08 - LO: 2-08 23. The location where the crime took place is a . ANSWER: primary crime scene POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: Average LEARNING OBJECTIVES: FSFI.BERT.2.LO: 2 05 - LO: 2-05 FSFI.BERT.2.LO: 2 06 - LO: 2-06 FSFI.BERT.2.LO: 2 07 - LO: 2-07 FSFI.BERT.2.LO: 2 08 - LO: 2-08 24. The documented and unbroken transfer of evidence is a . ANSWER: chain of custody POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: Average LEARNING OBJECTIVES: FSFI.BERT.2.LO: 2 05 - LO: 2-05 FSFI.BERT.2.LO: 2 06 - LO: 2-06 FSFI.BERT.2.LO: 2 07 - LO: 2-07 FSFI.BERT.2.LO: 2 08 - LO: 2-08 25. A location other than the primary crime scene, but in some way related to the crime, where evidence is found is the . ANSWER: secondary crime scene POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: Average LEARNING OBJECTIVES: FSFI.BERT.2.LO: 2 05 - LO: 2-05 FSFI.BERT.2.LO: 2 06 - LO: 2-06 FSFI.BERT.2.LO: 2 07 - LO: 2-07 FSFI.BERT.2.LO: 2 08 - LO: 2-08