Question 1

Modus Operandi is learned behavior that changes as offenders gain experience, build confidence, or become involved with the criminal justice system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The Signature Aspect is a unique and integral part of the offender's behavior It refers to the psychodynamics of the offender and never changes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Which one of the following is NOT a procedure for the effective Management and Supervision of a Practical Homicide Investigation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Supervising the Preliminary Investigation at the scene. 
B)  Directing Specific Duties. 
C)  Supervising the Homicide Crime Scene Search. 
D)  Rotation of Investigative personnel. 
E)  Conducting the Investigative Critique. 
A)  Supervising the Preliminary Investigation at the scene. 
B)  Directing Specific Duties. 
C)  Supervising the Homicide Crime Scene Search. 
D)  Rotation of Investigative personnel. 
E)  Conducting the Investigative Critique.

Question 4

There are three types of stalkers. The Psychopathic Personality Stalker, the Psychotic Personality Stalker, and the Erotomania Stalker. The most prevalent of the stalkers fall within the Erotomania classification.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The Signature aspect of a violent criminal offender is a unique and integral part of the offender's behavior. This signature component refers to the psychodynamics, which are the mental and emotional processes underlying human behavior and its motivations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

DNA testing can be done within hours using a new cutting enzyme which produces light instead of
radioactivity. The process is called chemiluminescence.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Male homosexual homicides involving interpersonal violence often present patterns of injuries which can best be described as overkill. These injuries are always directed at the throat of the victim.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The application of reagents to enhance biological fluids at the crime scene are extremely effective
in locating materials which are not visible to the naked eye.
One of the more effective reagents is Luminal.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

PLACE AN "O" FOR ORGANIZED AND A "D" FOR DISORGANIZED ON THE LINES BELOW INDICATING THE TYPE OF OFFENDER WHO ENGAGES IN THIS ACTIVITY
-________ Follows events of his crime in the media. (Focuses on the police investigation through the media; T.V., newspapers, radio, etc.)

Accepted Answer

The answer of PLACE AN "O" FOR ORGANIZED AND A...

Question 10

The application of Toluidine Blue, Methylene Blue, or Azure is an excellent procedure for
diagnosing abrasions, lacerations and other skin disruptions in the perineum and perianal areas.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

PETECHIAL HEMORRHAGES are minute blood clots which appear as small red dots in the conjunctivae, as well as certain internal serosal surfaces of the body. This petechia is
considered to be presumptive evidence of a throttling or strangulation death.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

In describing different types of lust murders, the organized type of personality is very similar to the psychotic killer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Posing and Propping of the victim, who is left in a sexually degrading position is oftentimes done for Shock Value on the part of the offender and is representative of The Signature element in the crime.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

DNA testing relies on the integrity of the molecule. However, cross contamination of the material
(As in a multiple rape scenario) does not allow for DNA testing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The most effective and practical method of making Estimates of Times of Death are based upon the information derived from the scene. These are referred to as ASSOCIATIVE FACTORS.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The homicide investigation begins when the investigator arrives at the scene.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Criminal Profiling is an excellent substitute for the usual police investigative techniques undertaken during the investigation and saves valuable time for the detective.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

A Miranda Warning must be given to all suspects as soon as you begin talking to them, even if
they're not in custody.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

PLACE AN "O" FOR ORGANIZED AND A "D" FOR DISORGANIZED ON THE LINES BELOW INDICATING THE TYPE OF OFFENDER WHO ENGAGES IN THIS ACTIVITY
-________ Victim is killed and left at same location. (All activity appears to have taken place at the crime scene)

Accepted Answer

The answer of PLACE AN "O" FOR ORGANIZED AND A...

Question 20

In Practical Homicide Investigation we describe the LINKAGE CONCEPT as the goal to
establish a link between the various facets of the crime scene, the victim, physical evidence and the suspect.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 1:Tactics, Procedures, and Forensic Techniques

Modus Operandi is learned behavior that changes as offenders gain experience, build confidence, or become involved with the criminal justice system.

The Signature Aspect is a unique and integral part of the offender's behavior It refers to the psychodynamics of the offender and never changes.

Which one of the following is NOT a procedure for the effective Management and Supervision of a Practical Homicide Investigation?

There are three types of stalkers. The Psychopathic Personality Stalker, the Psychotic Personality Stalker, and the Erotomania Stalker. The most prevalent of the stalkers fall within the Erotomania classification.

The Signature aspect of a violent criminal offender is a unique and integral part of the offender's behavior. This signature component refers to the psychodynamics, which are the mental and emotional processes underlying human behavior and its motivations.

DNA testing can be done within hours using a new cutting enzyme which produces light instead of radioactivity. The process is called chemiluminescence.

Male homosexual homicides involving interpersonal violence often present patterns of injuries which can best be described as overkill. These injuries are always directed at the throat of the victim.

The application of reagents to enhance biological fluids at the crime scene are extremely effective in locating materials which are not visible to the naked eye. One of the more effective reagents is Luminal.

PLACE AN "O" FOR ORGANIZED AND A "D" FOR DISORGANIZED ON THE LINES BELOW INDICATING THE TYPE OF OFFENDER WHO ENGAGES IN THIS ACTIVITY -________ Follows events of his crime in the media. (Focuses on the police investigation through the media; T.V., newspapers, radio, etc.)

The application of Toluidine Blue, Methylene Blue, or Azure is an excellent procedure for diagnosing abrasions, lacerations and other skin disruptions in the perineum and perianal areas.

PETECHIAL HEMORRHAGES are minute blood clots which appear as small red dots in the conjunctivae, as well as certain internal serosal surfaces of the body. This petechia is considered to be presumptive evidence of a throttling or strangulation death.

In describing different types of lust murders, the organized type of personality is very similar to the psychotic killer.

Posing and Propping of the victim, who is left in a sexually degrading position is oftentimes done for Shock Value on the part of the offender and is representative of The Signature element in the crime.

DNA testing relies on the integrity of the molecule. However, cross contamination of the material (As in a multiple rape scenario) does not allow for DNA testing.

The most effective and practical method of making Estimates of Times of Death are based upon the information derived from the scene. These are referred to as ASSOCIATIVE FACTORS.

The homicide investigation begins when the investigator arrives at the scene.

Criminal Profiling is an excellent substitute for the usual police investigative techniques undertaken during the investigation and saves valuable time for the detective.

A Miranda Warning must be given to all suspects as soon as you begin talking to them, even if they're not in custody.

PLACE AN "O" FOR ORGANIZED AND A "D" FOR DISORGANIZED ON THE LINES BELOW INDICATING THE TYPE OF OFFENDER WHO ENGAGES IN THIS ACTIVITY -________ Victim is killed and left at same location. (All activity appears to have taken place at the crime scene)

In Practical Homicide Investigation we describe the LINKAGE CONCEPT as the goal to establish a link between the various facets of the crime scene, the victim, physical evidence and the suspect.

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