FREE MEDICAL AND STUDY GAMES ABOUT FORENSICS

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FREE MEDICAL AND STUDY GAMES ABOUT FORENSICS

EXAM QUESTIONS

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-Guarantee passing score -52 Questions and Answers -format set of multiple-choice -Expert-Verified Explanation Question 1: Dr. Edmund Locard believed that EVERY criminal can be connected to a crime

by small particles carried from the scene. His PRINCIPLE STATES:

Answer:

1-Whenever 2 objects come into contact w/ one another a cross-transfer of physical evidence can occur. 2-The INTENSITY, DURATION & EXTENT in contact determine the EXTENT of the transfer.

Question 2: Who's on the crime scene investigation team

Answer:

• 1st police officer on the scene
• Backup police/district attorney
• Medics
• Investigator/detective5. Medical examiner ( 6. Photographer and/or field evidence technician 7. Lab

experts * must wear protective gear prevent contamination scene Question 3: CIRCUMSTANTIAL EVIDENCE = divided into:

Answer:

1-Class Evidence: narrows evidence to a GROUP of persons or things. ex: BLOOD type narrows down suspects to a small group.2-INIVIDUAL EVIDENCE: narrows evidence to a SINGLE person ex: fingerprints, handwriting, DNA, physical matches

Question 4: Define physical evidence

Answer:

Synthetic fibers, weapons, bullets, shell casings, paint chips, documents, imprints and prints (shoes, tires...), tool marks, soil, drugs, etc.

Question 5: 3. SCAN THE SCENE

Answer:

Forensic examiners scan the scene to see where photos should be taken. The primary and secondary crime scenes must be determined

Question 6: 5. SKETCHING THE SCENE

Answer:

Accurate, drawn to scale

• NORTH should be labeled & a scale of distance
• All important objects (weapon and body) measured from 2 immovable landmarks
• objects in the vicinity of the crime included (Ex: doors, windows, furniture, trees, cars

Question 7: Define biological evidence

Answer:

Body or body parts, body fluids, hair, leaves or other plant parts, natural fibers, feathers, wood

Question 8: 7. SECURING AND COLLECTING THE EVIDENCE

Answer:

• An evidence log and a chain of custody must be attached to the evidence container

Question 9: 7. SECURING AND COLLECTING THE EVIDENCE

Answer:

• The outer container sealed with tape and labeled with the signature of the collector written across the

tape

Question 10: The Innocence Project

Answer:

• Created in 1992, goal was to re-examine post conviction cases

Question 11: 2. SEPARATING THE WITNESSES

Answer:

When questioning witnesses, the following should be asked

• When did the crime occur?2. Who called in the crime?

• Who is the victim?

• Can the perpetrator be identified?

• What did you see happen?
• Where were you when you observed the crime?

Question 12: 5. SKETCHING THE SCENE

Answer:

• Also include: DATE, TIME, LOCATION, CASE NUMBER, and NAMES (sketched by and verified by)

• Later, a final copy (usually made on a computer) will be made for presentation in court

Question 13: The primary crime scene

Answer:

is where a crime actually occurred.

A secondary crime scene is in some way related to the crime but is not where the actual crime took place Question 14: 5. Importance of Evidence: allows investigators

Answer:

Allows investigators to reconstruct a crime

Example: blood spatter may show where suspect and victim were in relation to one another and indicate what happened in what order

Question 15: 2 types evidence can be classified

Answer:

• Direct evidence

• Circumstantial evidence

Question 16: INIVIDUAL EVIDENCE

Answer:

narrows evidence to a SINGLE person ex: fingerprints, handwriting, DNA, physical matches

Question 17: 7. SECURING AND COLLECTING THE EVIDENCE

Answer:

3.Liquids & arson remains stored airtight,unbreakable containers

• Bloodstained materials: packaged in paper,manila envelopes,or bags=prevent growth of mold =can

destroy the evidential value of the blood.Air needs to flow = prevent moisture buildup.

Question 18: Define direct evidence

Answer:

Firsthand observations (eyewitness account, videos, confessions)

Question 19: 1. SECURING THE SCENE

Answer:

The first responding police officer must make sure the scene is secure by first making sure all individuals in the area are SAFE and second by PRESERVING EVIDENCE

Question 20: Define collusion

Answer:

Witnesses working together to create a story

Question 21: What's does Locard's Exchange Principle state

Answer:

• Whenever 2 objects come in contact with one another, a cross-transfer of physical evidence can

occur

• The intensity, duration(time), and nature of the materials in contact determine the extent of the

transfer

Question 22: Define district attorney

Answer:

Elected or appointed official who represents the government in the prosecution of criminal offenses