Question 1

To determine the gender of skeletal remains, a forensic anthropologist can examine all of the following area of the skeleton except:

Accepted Answer

A)   cranium
B)   pelvis
C)   sacrum
D)   vertebrae
E)   femur A

Question 2

Which of the following items is likely to contain DNA evidence?

Accepted Answer

A)   a glass fragment
B)   a bedsheet
C)   a self-adhesive mailing stamp
D)   a blue rug fiber
E)   all of the above B

Question 3

The collection of standard reference samples at the crime scene is important because they:

Accepted Answer

A)   prevent the laboratory from making mistakes.
B)   are obtained only from suspects in cases of violent assault.
C)   prove the continuity of possession.
D)   serve as a source of extra test material if required in the crime lab.
E)   permit comparisons to be made with the evidence. E

Question 4

Diagram and describe the four primary search patterns that are employed to systematically search a crime scene for physical evidence.

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Question 5

Videotapes of the crime scene:

Accepted Answer

A)   are required in all jurisdictions.
B)   are generally of poor quality and little value.
C)   can be used in place of notes and photographs.
D)   must be complemented by a hard copy of notes and separate still photographs.
E)   are not admissible in court due to the poor image quality.

Question 6

Describe the proper techniques for packaging evidence at a crime scene.

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Question 7

A corpse was discovered in an apartment last November. It was that of a 50-year-old male who died of a heart attack. At the time of discovery, the body temperature was determined to be 89∘F. What is the most probable post mortem interval?

Accepted Answer

A)   2 hours
B)   12 hours
C)   1 hour
D)   4 hours
E)   7 hours

Question 8

The stage of fusion of various bones within a skeleton can be used to estimate the ___________ of the decedent.

Accepted Answer

A)   occupation
B)   age
C)   race
D)   gender
E)   height

Question 9

Estimations of the postmortem interval (PMI) using entomological evidence must take into account:

Accepted Answer

A)   the species of insect present.
B)   geographical location of the decedent's body.
C)   the location's climate over time.
D)   weather conditions.
E)   all of the above

Question 10

What part of a decedent's body resists rapid decomposition and is used by forensic anthropologists to provide information about the decedent?

Accepted Answer

A)   bones
B)   cartilage
C)   soft tissue
D)   hair fragments
E)   teeth

Question 11

Define and explain the role(s) of the following forensic specialists:
--Forensic Pathologist
--Forensic Entomologist
--Forensic Anthropologist

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Question 12

As the post mortem interval increases, the concentration of potassium in the vitreous humor of the eye:

Accepted Answer

A)   remains the same.
B)   decreases.
C)   increases.

Question 13

The most basic methods of crime scene recording include all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)   infrared analysis.
B)   narrated videotape.
C)   sketches.
D)   photographs.
E)   note taking.

Question 14

A victim's fingernail scrapings would be correctly packaged in:

Accepted Answer

A)   a druggist fold.
B)   sealed, airtight containers.
C)   a plastic Ziploc bag.
D)   both B and C
E)   none of the above

Question 15

Rigor mortis refers to the:

Accepted Answer

A)   odor of death.
B)   stiffness of death.
C)   temperature of death.
D)   time of death.
E)   color of death.

Question 16

Which crime scene search pattern would absolutely require more than one investigator?

Accepted Answer

A)   line
B)   zone
C)   spiral
D)   grid
E)   none of the above

Question 17

Which is NOT a manner of death?

Accepted Answer

A)   accident
B)   suicide
C)   natural
D)   drowning
E)   homicide

Question 18

The rate of cooling of a dead body can be influenced by all BUT the:

Accepted Answer

A)   exposure to direct sunlight.
B)   weather conditions.
C)   location.
D)   size of body.
E)   gender of victim.

Question 19

According to forensic entomologists, which "witness" is the first to arrive at the crime scene?

Accepted Answer

A)   mite
B)   spider
C)   carrion beetle
D)   blow fly
E)   centipede

Question 20

The first officer arriving at a crime scene, after providing or obtaining medical assistance for the injured and effecting an arrest of suspects (if possible), should immediately:

Accepted Answer

A)   photograph the scene.
B)   search for evidence.
C)   make a rough sketch of the scene.
D)   take notes.
E)   secure the scene.

Exam 2: Securing and Searching the Crime Scene