Question 1

The motivations for suicide can be deeply hidden and remain a mystery forever.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

Which of the following pieces of equipment would help you to find the location of buried remains?

Accepted Answer

A)  Alternate Light Source 
B)  Ground Penetrating Radar 
C)  Side Scan Sonar 
D)  Forensic Light Source 
A)  Alternate Light Source 
B)  Ground Penetrating Radar 
C)  Side Scan Sonar 
D)  Forensic Light Source B

Question 3

The postmortem process of ______________ occurs 2-6 hours after death when the body muscles produce stiffening. It is most notable in the smaller muscles such as the jaw and fingers and is complete within 6 to 12 hours. It remains for 2 to 3 days and disappears gradually. This process can aid in determining the time-frame of death.

Accepted Answer

A)  Livor mortis 
B)  Rigor mortis 
C)  Ante mortis 
D)  Post mortis 
A)  Livor mortis 
B)  Rigor mortis 
C)  Ante mortis 
D)  Post mortis B

Question 4

Which of the following individuals have extensive training in medicine and death investigation and respond to death scenes to assist the medical examiner in determining the cause and manner of death?

Accepted Answer

A)  Forensic Examiners 
B)  Criminalist 
C)  Forensic Anthropologist 
D)  Medicolegal investigator 
A)  Forensic Examiners 
B)  Criminalist 
C)  Forensic Anthropologist 
D)  Medicolegal investigator

Question 5

Once the first phase of a death investigation has been completed, the coroner or medical examiner may be called. Investigators should not work to cultivate a good relationship with these offices because there is an adversarial relationship. Having an adversarial relationship is beneficial for checks and balances.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Evidence provides contextual value if it is recognized and interpreted correctly. If a deceased person has signs of Rigor Mortis it is an indication that:

Accepted Answer

A)  Provides a predictable inference of time. 
B)  Provides an unpredictable circumstance. 
C)  Provides a spatial relationship to other items. 
D)  Provides a functional interpretation of the weapon used. 
A)  Provides a predictable inference of time. 
B)  Provides an unpredictable circumstance. 
C)  Provides a spatial relationship to other items. 
D)  Provides a functional interpretation of the weapon used.

Question 7

In cases of violent death, why is it so important to determine the apparent cause of death as soon as possible?

Accepted Answer

A)  To bring closure to the family 
B)  So that a search for the weapon, tool, or instrument can be conducted 
C)  So the prosecutor can provide a press statement 
D)  To clear the agency case 
A)  To bring closure to the family 
B)  So that a search for the weapon, tool, or instrument can be conducted 
C)  So the prosecutor can provide a press statement 
D)  To clear the agency case

Question 8

The appearance and characteristics of an entrance wound due to the distance of a gunshot can be useful in an investigation. In a ____________shot the entrance wound is often star shaped with flaps directed outward and there could be a muzzle imprint on the skin.

Accepted Answer

A)  Contact 
B)  Distant 
C)  Mid-range 
D)  None of the above 
A)  Contact 
B)  Distant 
C)  Mid-range 
D)  None of the above

Question 9

This type of bloodstain is created when the victim expels blood through the mouth or nose:

Accepted Answer

A)  Cast-off 
B)  Volume 
C)  Expirated 
D)  Swipe 
A)  Cast-off 
B)  Volume 
C)  Expirated 
D)  Swipe

Question 10

Which of the following are usually the first insects to attack a dead body?

Accepted Answer

A)  Flies 
B)  Maggots 
C)  Larvae 
D)  Beetles 
A)  Flies 
B)  Maggots 
C)  Larvae 
D)  Beetles

Question 11

The branch of medicine that applies the principles and knowledge of medical science to problems in the field of law (Medico-Legal Death) where the Medical Examiner will determine the Manner and Cause of death.

Accepted Answer

A)  Forensic Anthropology 
B)  Forensic Pathology 
C)  Forensic Odontology 
D)  Forensic Entomology 
A)  Forensic Anthropology 
B)  Forensic Pathology 
C)  Forensic Odontology 
D)  Forensic Entomology

Question 12

You are investigating a scene of a violent death, but you cannot find the weapon used to cause the wounds to the victim. The absence of the weapon at the scene is an indicator that this case may be __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  Murder/Homicide 
B)  Suicide 
C)  Natural death 
D)  Accidental death 
A)  Murder/Homicide 
B)  Suicide 
C)  Natural death 
D)  Accidental death

Question 13

All of the following are considered Manner of Death determinations except for:

Accepted Answer

A)  Homicide 
B)  Accidental 
C)  Blunt Force trauma 
D)  Natural 
A)  Homicide 
B)  Accidental 
C)  Blunt Force trauma 
D)  Natural

The motivations for suicide can be deeply hidden and remain a mystery forever.

Which of the following pieces of equipment would help you to find the location of buried remains?

Which of the following individuals have extensive training in medicine and death investigation and respond to death scenes to assist the medical examiner in determining the cause and manner of death?

Evidence provides contextual value if it is recognized and interpreted correctly. If a deceased person has signs of Rigor Mortis it is an indication that:

In cases of violent death, why is it so important to determine the apparent cause of death as soon as possible?

The appearance and characteristics of an entrance wound due to the distance of a gunshot can be useful in an investigation. In a ____________shot the entrance wound is often star shaped with flaps directed outward and there could be a muzzle imprint on the skin.

This type of bloodstain is created when the victim expels blood through the mouth or nose:

Which of the following are usually the first insects to attack a dead body?

The branch of medicine that applies the principles and knowledge of medical science to problems in the field of law (Medico-Legal Death) where the Medical Examiner will determine the Manner and Cause of death.

You are investigating a scene of a violent death, but you cannot find the weapon used to cause the wounds to the victim. The absence of the weapon at the scene is an indicator that this case may be __________.

All of the following are considered Manner of Death determinations except for:

Introduction

First on Scene and Crime Scene Personnel

Documenting the Crime Scene

Physical Evidence Collection

Crime Scene Reconstruction

Fingerprint Evidence

Blood, Forensic Biology, and DNA

Forensic Traces

Impression Evidence

Firearms Examination

Arson and Explosives

Illicit Drugs and Toxicology

Document Evidence

Ethics in Crime Scene Investigation

Sexual Assault Investigation

Burglary Investigation

Motor Vehicle Investigation

Digital Evidence and the Electronic Crime Scene

Report Writing, Testimony and the Future

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Exam 18: Death Investigation

The motivations for suicide can be deeply hidden and remain a mystery forever.

Which of the following pieces of equipment would help you to find the location of buried remains?

Which of the following individuals have extensive training in medicine and death investigation and respond to death scenes to assist the medical examiner in determining the cause and manner of death?

Evidence provides contextual value if it is recognized and interpreted correctly. If a deceased person has signs of Rigor Mortis it is an indication that:

In cases of violent death, why is it so important to determine the apparent cause of death as soon as possible?

The appearance and characteristics of an entrance wound due to the distance of a gunshot can be useful in an investigation. In a ____________shot the entrance wound is often star shaped with flaps directed outward and there could be a muzzle imprint on the skin.

This type of bloodstain is created when the victim expels blood through the mouth or nose:

Which of the following are usually the first insects to attack a dead body?

The branch of medicine that applies the principles and knowledge of medical science to problems in the field of law (Medico-Legal Death) where the Medical Examiner will determine the Manner and Cause of death.

You are investigating a scene of a violent death, but you cannot find the weapon used to cause the wounds to the victim. The absence of the weapon at the scene is an indicator that this case may be __________.

All of the following are considered Manner of Death determinations except for:

Introduction

First on Scene and Crime Scene Personnel

Documenting the Crime Scene

Physical Evidence Collection

Crime Scene Reconstruction

Fingerprint Evidence

Blood, Forensic Biology, and DNA

Forensic Traces

Impression Evidence

Firearms Examination

Arson and Explosives

Illicit Drugs and Toxicology

Document Evidence

Ethics in Crime Scene Investigation

Sexual Assault Investigation

Burglary Investigation

Motor Vehicle Investigation

Digital Evidence and the Electronic Crime Scene

Report Writing, Testimony and the Future

Filters