FRSC 201 Quiz #1

When securing the crime scene, personnel should do this to areas that the suspect or victim traveled

A. Use

B. Contaminate

C. Taint

D. Avoid

E. All of the above

D. Avoid

What does the acronym ARISN stand for?

Approach, Render aid, Identify, Secure, Notifications

When conducting a search of the crime scene, what type of evidence should be collected first?

A. Tangible

B. Transient

C. Tactile

D. Tyvek

E. None of the Above

B. Transient

What does PPE stand for?

Personal Protection Equipment

Crime scene searches should be?

A. Methodical

B. During the Daylight

C. Search points of ingress and egress

D. A and B

E. All of the Above

E. All of the Above

What type fo search pattern is recommended for an open field with no clear boundaries?

Spiral

T/F Forensic Science is a branch of Criminalistics (not the other way around)

False

What must a criminalist prepare to explain their analysis and findings.

A. Chain of Custody

B. Written Report

C. Probable Cause

D. Method of Operation

E. None of the Above

B. Written Report

Career opportunities in forensic science are available in which agencies?

A. Police Departments

B. Medical Examiner's Office

C. Federal Agencies (FBI, DEA...)

D. Private Labs

E. All of the Above

E. All of the Above

Physical evidence includes all objects associated with which of the following?

A. Crime scene

B. Victim

C. Suspect

D. A and C

E. All of the above

E. All of the above

T/F The First Responders priority is to first secure the scene, then aid victims and search for suspects (not the other way around)

False

After a crime scene is secure, which of the following should be created to allow authorized personnel in and out of the scene.

A. A single path

B. Chain of custody

C. Witness statement

D. Investigative lead

E. None of the above

A. A single path

T/F All items collected at a crime scene will be submitted to the crime laboratory for analysis.

False

If the chain of custody is broken, the evidence may be considered what in court?

A. Relevant

B. Admissible

C. Inadmissible

D. Probative

E. None of the above

C. Inadmissible

T/F The chain of custody starts with the evidence's original discoverer/collector

True

The purpose of note taking is to refresh your memory for which of the following

A. Report writing

B. Courtroom testimony

C. Media questions

D. A and B

E. All of the above

D. A and B

Most agencies require which two items to be written on every page of your notes

A. Case number and initials

B. Case number and victims name

C. Initials and victims name

D. Victims name and suspects name

E. None of the above

A. Case number and initials

T/F the use of videography at crime scenes is always available and must be used by all agencies

False

Videography should be completed instead of photography

False

What is the official process used by courts to determine whether an expert has the experience to testify?

A. Classification

B. Verification

C. Voir Dire

D. Certification

E. Evaluation

C. Voir Dire

T/F Crime scene perimeters should always be established with a two layer approach (crime scene and the outer perimeter)

False

After the crime scene boundary is established which action is the recommended next step?

A. Request food for the team

B. Establish a command center

C. Establish a decontamination zone

D. Establish a single pathway in and out of the scene

E. None of the above

D. Establish a single pathway in and out of the scene

What does SLR stand for when taking photographs with a 35mm SLR camera?

A. Simple Lens Reflex

B. Simple Lens Reflect

C. Single Lens Reflect

D. Single Lens Reflex

E. None of the above

D. Single Lens Reflex

What is the recommended method used to keep track of individuals who enter and exit a crime scene?

A. Camera

B. Crime Scene Log

C. Administrative Log

D. Narrative Survey

E. Chain of Custody

B. Crime Scene Log

Overall Exterior

Consists of each side of the building, sidewalks, roads, etc...

Close-ups

Shot is positioned directly over the item

Midrange

Shows the relation of evidence to the crime scene

Overall Interior

Take overlapping photos in each corner of the room

T/F When wearing a Level B suit you are giving yourself less protection from chemical hazards than a Level D suit.

False

When creating a crime scene sketch, you must always include this on the document

A. Title

B. Page Number

C. North Arrow

D. List of evidence collectors

E. None of the Above

C. North Arrow

What are the two most important PPE items to be used at a crime scene?

A. chemical resistant gloves and flashlight

B. radiation monitor and gloves

C. mask and breathing apparatus

D. glasses and head protection

E. disposable coveralls and gloves

E. disposable coveralls and gloves

All notes at a crime scene shall be completed with the following

A. order and proper date sequence

B. pencil and legible fashion

C. ink and chronological order

D. pen and legible fashion

E. pencil and proper date sequence

C. ink and chronological order

Administrative log

documents the major event, times and movements at the scene (on-going log)

Preliminary Survey

documents initial observations, personnel assignments, conditions at the scene, weather, etc...

Narrative description

In a one or two paragraph summary describes the event and strategy undertaken to process the scene.

Crime scene log

records who and when individuals enter and exit the crime scene.

Chain of custody

A continuing log of the whereabouts of each specific piece of evidence and its location

T/F Integrity is something that can be imposed on you and is all about following the proper rules

False

T/F Confirmational bias occurs when you observe less, put less emphasis on or intentionally ignore information which support your position or opinion

False

What are the two most important words in this class?

Contamination and Degradation

What are the two main prongs required in the Daubert standard for the admissibility of evidence in court?

A. admissible and feasible

B. required and validated

C. tested and reasonable

D. relevant and reliable

E. None of the above

D. relevant and reliable

Frye v. United States (1923)

determines admissibility of scientific evidence using the general acceptance test within the relevant scientific community

Coppolino v. State (1968)

courts are allowed to admit a novel test if adequate validity is proved

Federal Rules of Evidence (Rule 702)

this gave the courts the necessary rules to regulate the admissibility of testimony of experts based on their education, experience, skills, etc...

Daubery v. Merrell Dow Pharmaceuticals Inc. (1993)

determines admissibility of scientific evidence; trial judge is gatekeeper and judges can use several guidelines to make determination. (Founded FRE) (Relevant and Reliable)

Kumho Tire Co. v. Carmichael (1999)

the court ruled that the trial judge should play the gatekeeper role for all expert testimony

T/F when creating a crime scene sketch, it is recommended to include measurements indication the location of evidence. We learned four different methods to measure evidence during class. Although, it is not advisable to display multiple measurement methods on one crime scene sketch

False

In forensic crime scene photography, what does the term "filling the frame" mean?

Ensuring the object you are photographing fills up as much of the photo as possible

T/F when photographing an object it is always recommended to place a scale in the photo, but its orientation in the photo is not important

False

There are many ways to mitigate contamination and degradation at a crime scene, but if you had to choose one of the other which is the most important method?

A. brief all of your members of your team so they understand the mission

B. wearing proper PPE (gloves and overalls)

C. ensure your team has adequate rest with a clear mind

D. have your search protocols written down and memorialized for reference

B. wearing proper PPE (gloves and overalls)

You just completed collecting evidence in one of the rooms of a 5 bedroom home where a homicide took place. You are exhausted and need a smile and a caffeinated drink. Since you just finished collecting in the one room, is it OK to smoke and have a cup of coffee inside that room as long as you are using an e-cigarette and drinking from a covered coffee cup? True/ Yes False/No

False

When establishing crime scene perimeters, it is recommended to establish a two-tier perimeter system. (crime scene and outer perimeter)

False