crm342 exam 4 latest 2017

EXAM4

Question 1 For a photograph to be admitted into court, it must be:

In color only

Photographed during the daytime, during the best lighting conditions

In black and white only

A true and accurate representation of the scene/evidence (as you saw it)

Question 2 As referenced in the readings, you should train yourself to make sure the evidence at a scene is DICED to provide all necessary information on a piece of evidence. DICED refers to the Date, Item Number, Case Number, Elemental Composition of Items, and Description of Items and their Location.

The first statement is false; the second statement is true

Both statements are true

The first statement is true; the second statement is false

Both statements are false

Question 3 The “f/stop” function on a camera works similar to what human body part?

The eyes

The nasal cavity

The brain

The pupil

Question 4 Hepatitis A and E are variants of the Hepatitis pathogen. Hepatitis A and E are NOT transmissible through fecal matter suspended in standing water where a deceased individual may be found.

Statement 1 is false; statement 2 is true

Both statements are true

Both statements are false

Statement 1 is true; statement 2 is false

Question 5 The first frame/photograph of a roll of film (or new case) should contain crime scene information such as:

Agency and name of individual taking photos

All of the above should be included

Date of incident

Address/location of incident

Case number

Question 6 Which of the following is (are) considered Personal Protective Equipment at a crime scene?

Neither (a) or (b)

Gloves and shoe covers

Goggles, safety glasses/face shields

Both (a) and (b)

Question 7 According to the readings, black and white film is preferred for photographs of what types of crime scenes?

Arson investigations

(a) and (c)

(a) and (b)

Shoe/tire impression evidence

Homicide investigations

All of the above

Question 8 “A standard of an item that is known to have originated from one item or one subject because you witnessed its collection or you collected it yourself” refers to:

A questioned standard

A blank standard

A known standard

An unknown standard

Question 9 What is the standard lens used on most crime scene 35mm SLR cameras?

170-200 mm

210-500 mm

15-28 mm

50-70 mm

Question 10 The standard recommended solution for disinfecting surfaces and equipment contains how much bleach?

100%

10%

50%

1%

None of the above

Question 11 A LASER is safe to use for detecting evidence but will harm your eyesight if looked at directly.

True

False

Question 12 Of all the Saint Leo University Core Values, only Integrity represents the foundation of evidence collection and preservation.

True

False

Question 13 Stokes Shift is a principle that refers to two objects that come in contact with one another will leave a marking upon the other when they are no longer in contact.

True

False

Question 14 Painting with Light should occur during the daytime hours only to truly enhance the crime scene environment.

True

False

Question 15 The court requires proof that evidence from the scene is the same as that which is presented at the trial. This is referred to as the "chain of custody."

True

False

Question 16 List at least five (5) items found in a latent fingerprinting kit.

Question 17 What are the ethical implications of improper evidence collection?

Question 18 Crime scene investigator Davies is collecting fiber evidence from a death investigation case. She notices fibers on the victim’s shirt and pants. She places both of these fibers in a plastic bag. She then sees fibers on a sheet near the victim so she folds the sheet into itself and places it carefully into a different plastic bag. Finally, noticing fibers adhering to the lower half of the bedroom door frame, Davies carefully removes it with gloved hands and places them in a small druggist’s fold. Did CSI Davies make any mistakes in this collection process? If so, what are they?

Question 19 What safety protocols should be adhered when using an Alternate Light Source?

Question 20 List at least five (5) items found in an evidence collection kit.