Crime Scene Analyst IAI Review UPDATED ACTUAL Questions and CORRECT Answers
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Crime Scene Analyst IAI Review
UPDATED ACTUAL Questions and
CORRECT Answers
Define the term Evidence - CORRECT ANSWER- Something legally submitted to a
competent tier of fact as a means of certainty the truth of any allege matter under
investigation
Give examples of testimonial and real ev...
Crime Scene Analyst IAI Review
UPDATED ACTUAL Questions and
CORRECT Answers
Define the term Evidence - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- Something legally submitted to a
competent tier of fact as a means of certainty the truth of any allege matter under
investigation
Give examples of testimonial and real evidence - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- Eye witness,
DNA, fibers, prints
Which of the following pieces of evidence would be more probative in associating the
defendant to the victim in a murder trial - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- A bloodstain found on
the defendant's jacket taht subsequently matches the victim's DNA
List the identifying information that should be listed on the container when collecting
evidence at a crime scene - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- 1. Name of person collecting
2. Dates of collection/transfer
3. Agency, case #, type of crime
4. Property tag #
5. Victim/suspect name
6. Storage location
7. Description of item
(T/F) When collecting evidence, the general rule is that more is better than less - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔- True
Which of the following would be considered a known sample - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-
Buccal swabs from the suspect
You arrive at the scene of a homicide and see a blood-soaked shirt on the floor. Once it is
properly documented, which of the following containers should you place it in for
transportation to the crime lab? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- Paper bag
,The forensic practitioner's sole obligation is to serve the aims of - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-
The legal system (not to over/under state scientific findings, unbias)
Which organization has a profession code of ethics that is applicable to forensic science
laboratory - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- The American Society of Crime Laboratory Directors
List some testifying tips that can be used when undergoing cross examination - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔- 1. Be prepared
2. Ask for clarification
3. Talk to the jury
4. Layman's terms
Which of the following is a major task that the first res ponder must be concerned with -
CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- Protecting the crime scene
Which of the following principles is associated with processing crime scenes and is often
summarized by "every contact leaves a trace" - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- Locard Exchange
Principle
Describe why it is important for the first responder to record the time associated with a crime
scene investigation - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- 1. Checking a suspect's story
2. Precision and credibility to officer's statement
When entering a crime scene, the first responder should proceed with extreme caution and
concentrate their attention to possible evidence at which locations - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔- 1. Places that evidence could be destroyed easily
2. Focal points of the scene
List some of the points that should be covered when taking notes on the condition of the
crime scene - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- 1. Smells
2. Temp
3. Doors open/closed
, 4. Lights on/off
5. Time indicators
6. Signs of activity
When is it appropriate for the first responding officer to move a piece of evidence -
CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- When he is charged with the responsibility of processing the
scene for physical evidence
You are called to the scene of a sexual assault that took place at a park. Describe how you
would secure the scene - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- 1. Clear scene
2. Large area of crime scene tape
3. Observe disturbed nature
The position of __________ and ___________ may reveal the direction of the shot and
possible location of the assailant - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- Bullets, cartridge cases
Describe the proper procedure when dealing with multiple witnesses at the scene of a crime -
CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- Separate them as soon as possible
List five crime scene 'dos' and five crime scene 'donts' - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- Do:
1. Limit access to the scene
2. Note original conditions
3. Photos with 90 degree angle and L scales
4. Call crime scene
5. Record location of evidence before moving
Dont:
1. Touch anything unecessarily
2. Use routes suspect used
3. Fail to document contamination
4. Allow evidence to be compromised by nature
5. Photos without scales
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