CSI Noe-Final

Who is known as the Father of Criminal Identification?

 

Sherlock Holmes

Calvin Goddard

Alphonse Bertillion

Mathiew Orfila

None of the above

Alphonse Bertillion

Fingerprints was published in 1892 by

 

Hans Gross

Edmund Locard

Alphonse Bertillion

Walter McCrone

Francis Galton

None of the above

Francis Galton

Hans Gross published Criminal Investigation in 1893, detailing the assistance in the fields of 

 

Microscopy

Chemistry

Physics

Zoology

Fingerprinting

All of the above

Only A and D are correct

All of the Above

True or False:  Anthropometry was a procedure that involved taking a series of bodily measurements as a means of distinguishing one individual from another. 

 

True

 

False

True

True or False:  Calvin Goddard was the leading figure of microscopy. 

 

True

 

False

False

The application of science to the court of law is the definition of

 

Locards Principle

 

Forensic Science

 

Criminalistics

 

Forensic Evidence

Forensic Science

Who is the father of Forensic Toxicology?

 

Hans Gross

 

Francis Galton

 

Mathiew Orfila

 

Walter McCrone

Matthiew Orfila

Anthropometry was used for the identification of criminals. Who was responsible for this new system?

 

Sherlock Holmes

 

Edmund Locard

 

Calvin Goddard

 

Alphonse Bertillion

Alphonse Bertillion

Blood typing was developed in 1901 by 

 

 

Leone Lattes

 

Karl Landsteiner

 

Charles R. Drew

 

None of the above

Karl Landsteiner

As of April 2013, Florida's admissibility of evidence is known as            standard, where the trial judges assume the ultimate responsibility for acting as a "gate keeper." 

 

Daubert

 

Vass

 

Frye

 

Wise

Daubert

The investigation begins:

 

upon answering the call out

 

at the crime scene

 

after the initial walk through

 

after collecting all relevant evidence

at the crime scene

When documenting and recording the crime scene the crime scene must remain in its original condition

 

True

False

True

The Crime Scene Investigators job in relation to evidence is Recognition, ______, Collection, and Preservation

 

 

Identification

Classification

Analyzation

Documentation

Documentation

Crime Scene responsibilities of First Responders are to establish the boundaries of the crime scene, set up a perimeter and  

 

secure the crime scene

Analyze the crime scene

collect evidence from the crime scene

photo graph the crime scene

secure the crime scene

Your initial walkthrough is used to take detailed photographs of evidential items.

 

True

False

False

A body dump scene is what type of scene?

 

Secondary

 

Primary

 

Tertiary

Tertiary

How many different types of search methods exist

 

3

5

6

4

5

When would you use a line search?

 

When boundaries are not clearly defined

When you are searching a clearly defined area

When you are searching a clearly defined area

Which search pattern is not the preferred pattern

 

Line

Spiral

Quadrant

Wheel

Wheel

When searching a crime scene you search all 360 degrees around you.

 

True

False

True

The recording of the crime scene is done in conjunction with the collection of the evidence.

 

True

False

False

If you fail to locate or mishandle evidence, you can always go back for a second time to collect it.

 

True

False

False

All collected evidence is bagged and processed in the same manner.

 

True

False

False

When collecting evidence you should handle each piece of evidence with new gloves or a new disposable forcep.

 

True

False

True

The job of the first responder is to get back-up, help any victims, and search the scene.

 

True

False

False

The crime scene is the area where the crime was committed including any entrances, exits, hallway/passageways leading to and from the scene, & evidence locations.

 

True

False

True

A search is a non-systematic quest for physical evidence.

 

True

False

False

The first responder should remove all people from the crime scene,and not allow subjects to talk to each other.

 

True

False

True

Biological evidence should be collected and bagged in a non-porous bag.

 

True

False

False

You should remove small trace evidence from larger pieces of evidence and bag those separately.

 

True

False

False

A blowup sketch will provide a higher accuracy of measurements for

 

Type of weapon used

Fingerprint comparison

Bullet Trajectory

The crime scene as a whole

Bullet Trajectory

A sketch must include the following item

 

Address of incident

Key

Suspect's name

Time of incident

Key

A sketch eliminates objects that do not have evidentiary value.

 

True

False

True

How many types of evidence photographs did we discuss in class and are required on your documenting the scene project?

 

5

7

2

3

3

A close-up photograph is intended to show the details of items at the scene. What angle of degree must you photograph the item at?

 

45

90

75

180

90

The goal of crime scene photography is to produce rudimentary photographs.

 

True 

False

False

Taking quality and copious notes is a very important part of a CSI's job. When should you begin taking notes?

 

While examining the crime scene on your first pass through

Upon entry into the crime scene

Upon arrival at the crime scene

Upon initial notification of the call out

Upon initial notification of the call out

Your written notes are not subject to public records or FOIA.

 

True

False

False

Which item below is not a part of detailed note-taking?

 

Making sure to include your opinions

Legible handwriting

Notes must be taken during your scene investigation

Be as detailed as possible so later reconstruction of the scene can be completed

Making sure to include your opinions

How many different types of measurement techniques were discussed in this chapter?

 

5

3

6

4

4

What is the first step that investigators should take when arriving at a crime scene to properly collect evidence?

 

Collect all physical evidence immediately

Ensure the crime scene is properly secured

Start questioning witnesses and suspects

Notify the media

Which of the following is NOT a primary goal when collecting crime scene evidence?

 

Maximizing the number of items collected

Preserving the evidence's integrity

Documenting the scene thoroughly

 Preventing contamination of evidence

Maximizing the number of items collected

What is the purpose of using sterile gloves while collecting evidence?

 

To protect the investigator from exposure to hazardous substances

To keep the investigators hand's clean

To prevent the evidence from being contaminated

To avoid leaving fingerprints on the evidence

To prevent the evidence from being contaminated

When collecting biological evidence, which of the following is the most suitable method to ensure its proper preservation?

 

Exposing to direct sunlight

Refrigerating/Freezing it

Placing it in a plastic bag

Keeping it at room temperature

Refrigerating/Freezing it

What is the correct order of evidence collection priorities at a crime scene?

 

Witness statements, photographs, sketches, physical evidence

Physical evidence, photographs, sketches, witness statements

Sketches, witness statements, photographs, physical evidence

Photographs, physical evidence, witness statements, sketches

Witness statements, photographs, sketches, physical evidence

Which of the following is an example of real evidence at a crime scene?

 

Confessions

Fingerprints

Eyewitness accounts

Suspect's motive

Fingerprints

What is the purpose of creating a chain of custody for collected evidence?

 

To track the time of evidence collection

To ensure evidence is admissible in court

To prevent evidence from being lost

To assign responsibility to investigators

To prevent evidence from being lost

Which of the following actions should investigators avoid when documenting a crime scene?

 

Moving evidence before its location is documented

Taking detailed notes about the scene

Using a camera to photograph the entire area

Drawing rough sketches of the scene

Moving evidence before its location is documented

What is the purpose of using different packaging for each piece of evidence collected?

 

To make it easier for investigators to carry back to the lab

To maintain a consistent appearance in court

To prevent cross-contamination of items

To speed up the collection process

To prevent cross-contamination of items

Why is it essential to document the identity and contact information of all individuals who come into contact with the evidence during the chain of custody?

 

To ensure all officers are called to testify

To identify the suspects or witnesses

To provide the media with a list of officers to interview about the incident

To establish a clear chain of responsibility of the evidence

To establish a clear chain of responsibility of the evidence

Which type of fingerprint can be identified by two deltas?

 

Double Loop

Loop

Whorl

Arch

Whorl

Which type of fingerprint is visible to the naked eye without first processing with powders or other means and includes positive transfer impressions?

 

Patent

Latent

Inked

None of the above

Patent

Submitted fingerprint cards on any individuals who may have handled the objects before or after the crime were committed are known as

 

Elimination prints

Inked prints

Latent prints

None of the above

Elimination prints

Which development method converts a solid crystal into a vapor, using your breath, to develop the print and disappears within minutes?

 

Ninhydrin

Cyanoacrylate

Iodine

SPR

Iodine

On a fingerprint what is considered minutiae?

 

Dot

Bridge

Island

All of the above

All of the above

Which is a non-destructive way to develop latent prints?

 

Iodine

ALS & Photography

Ninhydrin

Powder & Brush

ALS & Photography

Which fingerprint methods develop due to the amino acids transferred to a porous surface, such as paper, and turns purple once developed?

 

Ninhydrin

Iodine

Cyanoacrylate

Small particle reagent

Ninhydrin

The Henry Classification system requires the identification of what type of pattern?

 

Loop

Arch

Double Loop

Whorl

Whorl

Which ridge characteristic enters from one side and exits on the other with no deltas?

 

Double Loop

Dot

Whorl

Arch

Arch

A fingerprint is an impression of friction ridge patterns on the finger.

 

True

False

True

This type of bloodstain pattern has the edges of the bloodstain dry to the surface in a specific period of time. This stain will remain apparent even after the rest of the bloodstain has been disturbed.

 

Blood trail pattern

Skeletonization

Aspiration

Void/Shadow

Skeletonization

How many types of impact are there?

 

1

5

4

3

3

When a drop of blood is dropped on a similar surface, the height at which it was dropped can be determined based on the 

 

Angle of Impact

Satellite Spatter

Back Spatter

Forward Spatter

Satellite Spatter

The direction of travel is based on the tail of the droplet.

 

True 

False

True

Rough surfaces result in less spatter; Harder nonporous result in irregularly shaped stains

 

True

False

False

The distortion around the edge of a blood drop is called

 

Splashing

Cast Off 

Texturization

Scalloping

Scalloping

Which type of spatter travels away from the wound in the direction as the force that caused the wound?

 

Blow Back

Impact

Forward

Parallel

Forward

Which type of impact spatter is 1mm or less in diameter

 

Low Velocity

 High Velocity

 Medium Velocity

 Directional Velocity

High Velocity

How many types of Blood/Bloodstain patterns are there?

 

8

12

6

 10

10

Blood spatter can tell you the following facts:

Direction of origin

The angle at which the drop struck the surface

Location and position of victim when the wound was inflicted

Movements throughout the crime scene

Minimum number of blows

Approximate location of individual delivering blows

 

True

False

True

A dedicated sniper would most likely use this type of firearm.

 

Full Automatic Machine Gun

Semi-Automatic Handgun

Bolt Action Rifle

Semi-Automatic Rifle

Bolt Action Rifle

What do you call the spiral grooves cut into the bore of a gun?

 

Breech

Rifling

Stabilation Grooves

Slide

Rifling

This type of ammunition is typically used in a 

 

Fully Automatic Rifle

Shotgun

Bolt Action Rifle

Handgun

Shotgun

This type of ammunition is typically used in a 

 

Fully Automatic Rifle

 Semi Automatic Rifle

 Shotgun

 Handgun

Handgun

Due to their combustion, gunshot residue (GSR) is a product of primer, powder, and projectile material.

 

True

False

True

The correct way to collect a bullet lodged in an item is to gently pick and remove the item with forceps.

 

True

False

False

When recovering a handgun/rifle from the water the handgun should be placed into

 

in a vessel containing distilled water

in a dry vessel with air holes to expedite drying

a vessel containing the same water it was removed from 

in a dry plastic evidence bag

a vessel containing the same water it was removed from 

What is the name of the network/database used to track/compare handguns and ammunition used in crimes?

 

NCIC

NIMS

NBN

NIBIN

NIBIN

When handling a handgun/rifle/shotgun you should always treat the weapon as if it

 

is just a toy

has already been cleared by others

is loaded

is safe because the detective informed you that he cleared it

is loaded

When packaging a handgun/rifle/shotgun you should package the ammunition in the same box to be later compared by a lab.

 

True

False

False

How many manners of death are there?

 

7

5

3

6

5

All deaths require a documented death investigation.

 

True

False

False

How many types of Autopsy are conducted? 

 

3

5

1

2

2

How many death investigator systems are there in the United States?

 

1

3 

2

4

2

An autopsy is required for an expected death.

 

True

 False

False

The Latin term for color of death is 

 

Locus Mortis

Libra Mortis

Lexi Mortis

Livor Mortis

Livor Mortis

What is the Latin term for Temperature of Death?

 

Al Gore Mortis

Alpha Mortis

Algor Mortis

Aurora Mortis

Algor Mortis

What is the Latin term for Stiffness of Death

 

River Mortis

Recto Mortis

Salus Mortis

Rigor Mortis

Rigor Mortis

A Cadaveric Spasm will leave the body in 24 hours

 

True

False

False

When does the stiffening of the body after death begin

 

1 hour

30 mins

15 mins

Immediately

30 mins

How long approximately does it take for the stiffening of the body to fully set

 

6 hours

36 hours

24 hours

12 hours

12 hours

The body will come out of its stiffened state in the reverse manner in which it set.

 

True

 False

True

The body will be out of stiffness in

 

24 hours

16 hours

36 hours

48 hours

36 hours

Any part of the body resting on a hard surface after death will experience blanching.

 

True

False

True

The color of death begins 

 

after 15 minutes

after 60 minutes

after 45 minutes

 immediately

immediately