CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION PRACTICE TEST EXAM FULLY
SOLVED #2
Whenever possible, all evidence should be unmoved until photographed and measured
for the sketch - correct answer true
You can alter the scene even if it is not necessary - correct answer false
Sketching the scene is vital to the proper reconstruction of the crime. - correct answer
true
An officer is allowed to secure a gun in a crime scene after securing the scene, making
sure no suspects or unauthorized person(s) are there - correct answer false
An officer is allowed to preserve evidence in the event that weather conditions/other
conditions might contaminate the potential evidence. - correct answer true but the
officer must document where the evidence was found and that he moved the evidence.
A rough sketch should be completed after leaving the crime scene. - correct answer
false, a rough sketch should be completed at the crime scene
The completed sketch is made from the rough sketch - correct answer true
Measurements are critical in order to accurately locate evidence found at the scene -
correct answer true
Measurements should be made from movable points so the items can be placed there
again if ever necessary. - correct answer false, measurements should be made from
fixed (immovable) points
All measurements do not have to be verified by a witness before recording them -
correct answer false, all measurements should be verified by a witness before recording
them
The thorough search of a crime scene helps ensure that all relevant evidence will be
recognized, documented, and collected. - correct answer true
Physical evidence is the most important type of evidence in establishing the guilt of the
accused - correct answer true
All physical evidence collected at crime scenes, in addition to all stolen, recovered,
confiscated, and found property must be strictly recorded and accounted for from the
time it comes into the possession of a law enforcement agency until it is disposed of by
the court or other authority. - correct answer true
, The first step in a general follow-up investigation procedure is to identify, locate, and
interview additional witnesses. - correct answer false, first step is a thorough review of
all existing information about the case.
A) reports, sketches, photographs
B) physical evidence
C) laboratory analysis results
D) witness/victim statements
Establishing the m. O. (modus operandi) provide a suspect's name but not furnish vital
information that may lead to clearing many cases once a suspect is developed. - correct
answer false, m.o. Will not necessarily provide a suspect's name, however, it will furnish
vital information that may lead to clearing many cases once a suspect is developed.
When investigating an arson scene, the officer must start at the scene immediately after
the fire is extinguished. - correct answer true
When investigation arson crime scenes, the most productive investigation is
accomplished at the fire scene. - correct answer true
When advising rights, the interview does not have to be conducted at a law enforcement
facility for it to be considered custodial. - correct answer true
When investigating an arson crime scene, the investigator must first prove that the fire
was purposely started. - correct answer true
Most of these cases must be solved by m. O. And physical evidence. - correct answer
true
A medical examiner does not have to be notified anytime there is an unexpected death.
- correct answer false, any time there is an unexpected death the medical examiner
must be notified.
In a death investigation establishing the identity of the victim is as important as
establishing the identity of the suspect. - correct answer true
Field notes serve as a tool to refresh the officer's memory and make up the backbone of
the preliminary report. - correct answer true
The field notes are a log of the officer's actions at the scene. - correct answer true
Photographs are not admissible evidence even if they fairly and accurately represent
what is observed at the scene. - correct answer false, photographs are admissible
evidence if they fairly and accurately
Represent what is observed at the scene.
Photographs should be taken ......... The scene is altered. - correct answer before
SOLVED #2
Whenever possible, all evidence should be unmoved until photographed and measured
for the sketch - correct answer true
You can alter the scene even if it is not necessary - correct answer false
Sketching the scene is vital to the proper reconstruction of the crime. - correct answer
true
An officer is allowed to secure a gun in a crime scene after securing the scene, making
sure no suspects or unauthorized person(s) are there - correct answer false
An officer is allowed to preserve evidence in the event that weather conditions/other
conditions might contaminate the potential evidence. - correct answer true but the
officer must document where the evidence was found and that he moved the evidence.
A rough sketch should be completed after leaving the crime scene. - correct answer
false, a rough sketch should be completed at the crime scene
The completed sketch is made from the rough sketch - correct answer true
Measurements are critical in order to accurately locate evidence found at the scene -
correct answer true
Measurements should be made from movable points so the items can be placed there
again if ever necessary. - correct answer false, measurements should be made from
fixed (immovable) points
All measurements do not have to be verified by a witness before recording them -
correct answer false, all measurements should be verified by a witness before recording
them
The thorough search of a crime scene helps ensure that all relevant evidence will be
recognized, documented, and collected. - correct answer true
Physical evidence is the most important type of evidence in establishing the guilt of the
accused - correct answer true
All physical evidence collected at crime scenes, in addition to all stolen, recovered,
confiscated, and found property must be strictly recorded and accounted for from the
time it comes into the possession of a law enforcement agency until it is disposed of by
the court or other authority. - correct answer true
, The first step in a general follow-up investigation procedure is to identify, locate, and
interview additional witnesses. - correct answer false, first step is a thorough review of
all existing information about the case.
A) reports, sketches, photographs
B) physical evidence
C) laboratory analysis results
D) witness/victim statements
Establishing the m. O. (modus operandi) provide a suspect's name but not furnish vital
information that may lead to clearing many cases once a suspect is developed. - correct
answer false, m.o. Will not necessarily provide a suspect's name, however, it will furnish
vital information that may lead to clearing many cases once a suspect is developed.
When investigating an arson scene, the officer must start at the scene immediately after
the fire is extinguished. - correct answer true
When investigation arson crime scenes, the most productive investigation is
accomplished at the fire scene. - correct answer true
When advising rights, the interview does not have to be conducted at a law enforcement
facility for it to be considered custodial. - correct answer true
When investigating an arson crime scene, the investigator must first prove that the fire
was purposely started. - correct answer true
Most of these cases must be solved by m. O. And physical evidence. - correct answer
true
A medical examiner does not have to be notified anytime there is an unexpected death.
- correct answer false, any time there is an unexpected death the medical examiner
must be notified.
In a death investigation establishing the identity of the victim is as important as
establishing the identity of the suspect. - correct answer true
Field notes serve as a tool to refresh the officer's memory and make up the backbone of
the preliminary report. - correct answer true
The field notes are a log of the officer's actions at the scene. - correct answer true
Photographs are not admissible evidence even if they fairly and accurately represent
what is observed at the scene. - correct answer false, photographs are admissible
evidence if they fairly and accurately
Represent what is observed at the scene.
Photographs should be taken ......... The scene is altered. - correct answer before
