ABMDI EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2023
ABMDI EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
A 30-year-old male dies of AIDS; it is permissible for the death investigator to:
a. Release property taken at the scene to the family
b. Disclose information about the death to interested parties
c. Inform the media as to the cause of death
d. Amend the death certificate for the emotional well being of the family
e. Release the cause and manner of death to friends and associates
a. Release property taken at the scene to the family
When attempting to assist a coworker dealing with job-related stress, it is most
appropriate to show:
a. Sympathy
b. Empathy
c. Indifference
d. Sarcasm
e. Tenacity
b. Empathy
After you have completed an investigation at a private residence, the family calls
your office to report the theft of personal property from their residence. How should
you handle the situation?:
a. Adamantly deny the theft of personal property
b. Place blame on the first responders
c. Refer the caller to your immediate supervisor
d. Fax a copy of the property receipt to the family
e. Refer the caller to the family’s funeral director
c. Refer the caller to your immediate supervisor
All death scenes should be treated as __ until proven otherwise:
a. Accidents
b. Conspiracies
c. Natural
d. Suicides
e. Homicides
e. Homicides
All of the following are considered common errors investigators make when
collecting evidence EXCEPT which one?:
a. Removal of evidence before photographing
b. Not collecting enough evidence
c. Not collecting a standard of comparison
d. Collecting too much evidence
e. Not recognizing evidentiary value
d. Collecting too much evidence
The application of science to law describes:
a. Criminological science
b. Criminal science
c. Criminal defense law
d. Medicolegal law
e. Forensic science
e. Forensic science
A body with a bullet wound through the chest is found almost 50 feet from the
weapon. Should the investigator rule out suicide as a manner of death?:
a. Yes; a serious chest wound would prevent the person from moving that distance
b. Yes; a chest wound is too painful to allow continuous movement for that distance
c. No; persons who commit suicide have the weapon in hand or nearby
d. No; a person who is mortally wounded can travel a considerable distance before
collapsing
e. Yes; bullets have kinetic energy which tends to knock down the victim
d. No; a person who is mortally wounded can travel a considerable distance before
collapsing
A business woman from out of town is found dead in her motel room, the victim of
apparent homicidal violence. Personal items in the room reveal she is married and
lives in an adjoining state. In order to notify her NOK, the investigator should:
a. Telephone the husband and advise him of the death immediately, then send a
police officer(s) to the husband’s residence to inform him of the death. Request that
the officer(s) remain at the residence and direct the husband to call the
investigator’s office at that time
b. Contact the law enforcement agency in the husband’s jurisdiction. Ask them to
send a police officer(s) to the husband’s residence and inform him of the death.
Request that the officer(s) remain at the residence and direct the husband to call the
investigator’s office at that time
c. Request the motel owner to notify the NOK from the information obtained in the
motel registry, then contact the law enforcement agency in the husband’s
jurisdiction. Ask them to send a police officer(s) to the husband’s residence and
inform him of the death. Request that the officer(s) remain at the residence and
direct the husband to call the investigator’s office at that time
d. Send a priority mail package (next day air) containing a notification letter and
personal effects to the husband, then request that an officer direct the husband to
call the investigator’s office at the time he receives the package
e. Contact the Red Cross to notify the husband
b. Contact the law enforcement agency in the husband’s jurisdiction. Ask them to
send a police officer(s) to the husband’s residence and inform him of the death.
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