Module 1

Question 1

Forensic evidence is often referred to as the “silent witness.”

Answer 1

True

Question 2

The trial judge determines the “expert” status of expert witnesses

Answer 2

True

Question 3

Forensic science deals with the effective identification, documentation, collection, and preservation of physical evidence at the crime scene.

Answer 3

True

Question 4

According to the text, the most critical aspect of a trial is that evidence is produced that is sufficient for a guilty verdict.

Answer 4

False

Question 5

Corpus delicti means the preferred method of operation.

Answer 5

False

Question 6

According to the text, physical evidence is sometimes referred to as

Answer 6

The silent witness

Question 7

Which is NOT a major goal of a crime scene search?

a) Recognizing and identifying physical evidence

b) Collecting and preserving evidence properly

c) Reconstructing the crime

d) Presenting a formal announcement to the media as soon as possible

Answer 7

D Presenting a formal announcement to the media as soon as possible

Question 8

The four major factors that determine the value of physical evidence are

a) Recognition, testing procedures, courtroom presentation, and collection

b) Collection, recognition, fingerprints, and courtroom presentation

c) Recognition, testing procedures, expert witnesses, and collection

d) Collection, expert witnesses, recognition, and testing procedures

Answer 8

A Recognition, testing procedures, courtroom presentation, and collection

Question 9

According to the text, physical evidence leads to the development of the linkage among

a) Victim, witnesses, and perpetrator

b) Perpetrator, victim, and scene

c) Scene, witnesses, and victim

d) Latent prints, victim, and perpetrator

Answer 9

B Perpetrator, victim, and scene

Question 10

A death investigation is usually conducted by this elected official.

a) Medical examiner

b) Pathologist

c) Coroner

d) Lead investigator

Answer 10

C Coroner

Question 11

According to the text, the essential elements of an expert witness’s testimony are

a) Clarity, completeness, and honesty

b) Honesty, clarity, and explainability

c) Understandability, simplicity, and honesty

d) Simplicity, honesty, and clarity

Answer 11

D Simplicity, honesty, and clarity

Question 12

Under the Federal Rules of Evidence, who is responsible for determining the qualification of an expert witness?

a) Judge

b) Prosecutor

c) Defense counsel

d) American academy of forensic science

Answer 12

A Judge

Question 13

According to the text, what is considered the most critical aspect of a criminal trial?

a) That, no matter what, the guilty person is convicted

b) That the prosecutor presents adequate evidence to convict the suspect

c) That the guilty are convicted and the innocent are exonerated

d) That the innocent are never wrongfully convicted

Answer 13

C That the guilty are convicted and the innocent are exonerated

Question 14

What would the context of a Daubert Hearing entail?

Answer 14

Tasks trial judges with judging the admissibility and reliability of scientific evidence presented in their courts. Judges must assume the responsibility of becoming the gatekeeper in determining the admissibility of scientific evidence.

Question 15

What is Locard’s Theory?

Answer 15

Every Contact Leaves a Trace. Whenever one enters a scene, they leave something behind. Whenever one leaves a scene, they take something with them.

Question 16

Before the initial entry into a crime scene, ensure that all safety concerns have been addressed.

Answer 16

True

Question 17

Crime scene boundaries should start small and expand as more facts are received.

Answer 17

False

Question 18

Hepatitis is one of the more common bloodborne pathogens.

Answer 18

True

Question 19

The CSI is primarily dispatched to a crime scene to ensure that all legal considerations are met.

Answer 19

False

Question 20

The senior medical person on the scene is responsible for safeguarding individual health and ensuring a safe working environment.

Answer 20

False

Question 21

A list of the first usually to arrive at the crime scene would include

a) Patrol Officers

b) Firefighters

c) Emergency medical personnel

d) All of the above

Answer 21

D All of the above.

Question 22

The CSI should document all emergency responders by obtaining, at a minimum.

a) Documentation is not required

b) Their name, time of arrival, and agency

c) Their name, badge number, and station assignment

d) Their agency, station assignment and time of arrival

Answer 22

c) Their name, badge number, and station assignment

Question 23

When establishing boundaries of a crime scene, one should

a) identify all safety issues before allowing entry by personnel

b) conduct an investigation

c) document all personnel at the scene for possible questioning

d) ensure that all legal considerations are met

Answer 23

b) conduct an investigation

Question 24

The universal decontamination solution used to prevent cross-contamination is

a) diluted solution of bleach 1:10 or 70% isopropyl alcohol

b) 70% isopropyl alcohol

c) distilled water and baking soda

d) none of the above

Answer 24

a) diluted solution of bleach 1:10 or 70% isopropyl alcohol

Question 25

The most common bloodborne pathogens are

a) human immunodeficiency virus, influenza, and common cold

b) influenza, HIV/AIDS, and STDs

c) HIV/AIDS, STDs, hepatitis, and influenza

d) HIV/AIDS, rabies, hepatitis, and STDs

Answer 25

d) HIV/AIDS, rabies, hepatitis, and STDs

Question 26

When using gloves, the following procedures should be followed.

a) never wear leather or fabric gloves

b) always use latex gloves

c) never utilize the double-glove technique

d) avoid gloves of any type

Answer 26

a) never wear leather or fabric gloves

Question 27

The government agency that sets safety standards for all workers is the

a) Occupational Safety and Hazard Administration

b) Occupational Safety and Health Administration

c) Workplace Health and Safety Commission

d) Workplace Safety Administration

Answer 27

b) Occupational Safety and Health Administration

Question 28

Name at least three items that should be in a crime scene investigator’s notes.

Answer 28

Written documentation of the crime scene personnel’s observations, photographing and videotaping the
scene and its evidence, and the creation of crime scene sketches.

Question 29

What amendment of the U.S. Constitution protects against unreasonable searches of homes and seizures of property?

Answer 29

The Fourth Amendment