Question 1

The _______ sketch is simply a completed sketch drawn from information contained in photographs or from the drawer's memory.

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Question 2

Define and discuss the advantages and disadvantages to taking crime scene photographs.

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Question 3

An officer uses field interview cards (FI cards) to:

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A)  record names of potential witnesses in a neighborhood canvass.
B)  sketch physical evidence at a crime scene.
C)  jot down notes about suspicious persons not connected with any case.
D)  make personal notes about a case when the officer does not intend for any other person to see the notes.E) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT considered essential information for a report?

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A)  Preliminary information
B)  A list of possible suspects
C)  Information about witnesses
D)  Information about physical evidenceE) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 5

Typically,crime scene photographers should take between 25 and 50 photos,depending on the nature and complexity of the crime.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Supplemental information by officers should include:

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A)  Time of arrival at crime scene
B)  Lighting and weather conditions
C)  Names of officers contacted
D)  All of the aboveE) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 7

For photographs to be admissible in court,they must be:

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A)  legal.
B)  at least 16" X 24" in size.
C)  material and relevant.
D)  None of the above.E) A) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 8

_____ _____ made during the search of a crime scene are the basic record of the search and the evidence discovered.

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Question 9

The note-taking process should begin:

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A)  when the first witness is identified.
B)  when the responding officer notices evidence for the first time.
C)  as soon as an officer gets a call to the scene of a crime.
D)  after the search of the crime scene is complete.E) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 10

A rough sketch is one drawn by the police officer at the crime scene and is not generally drawn to scale.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The increased use of photography at crime scenes has made sketching crime scenes unnecessary and obsolete.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which of the following is the best use of a close-up photo?

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A)  Conducting surveillance
B)  Getting a picture of a getaway car
C)  Noting bullet holes in a wall
D)  Documenting blood splatters on a rugE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 13

Which of the following is the most accurate interpretation of the "best evidence rule"?

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A)  Videotapes are usually better than photos.
B)  Testimony is better than physical evidence.
C)  Original notes are usually better than photocopies.
D)  Authenticated photocopies are admissible in court.E) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Exam 2: The Crime Scene: Field Notes, documenting, and Reporting

Supplemental information by officers should include:

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Which of the following is NOT considered essential information for a report?

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For photographs to be admissible in court,they must be:

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_ _ made during the search of a crime scene are the basic record of the search and the evidence discovered.

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The note-taking process should begin:

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Define and discuss the advantages and disadvantages to taking crime scene photographs.

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A rough sketch is one drawn by the police officer at the crime scene and is not generally drawn to scale.

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The increased use of photography at crime scenes has made sketching crime scenes unnecessary and obsolete.

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Which of the following is the most accurate interpretation of the "best evidence rule"?

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Which of the following is the best use of a close-up photo?

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Typically,crime scene photographers should take between 25 and 50 photos,depending on the nature and complexity of the crime.

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An officer uses field interview cards (FI cards) to:

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The _______ sketch is simply a completed sketch drawn from information contained in photographs or from the drawer's memory.

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Exam 2: The Crime Scene: Field Notes, documenting, and Reporting

Supplemental information by officers should include:

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Which of the following is NOT considered essential information for a report?

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For photographs to be admissible in court,they must be:

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_____ _____ made during the search of a crime scene are the basic record of the search and the evidence discovered.

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The note-taking process should begin:

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Define and discuss the advantages and disadvantages to taking crime scene photographs.

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A rough sketch is one drawn by the police officer at the crime scene and is not generally drawn to scale.

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The increased use of photography at crime scenes has made sketching crime scenes unnecessary and obsolete.

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Which of the following is the most accurate interpretation of the "best evidence rule"?

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Which of the following is the best use of a close-up photo?

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Typically,crime scene photographers should take between 25 and 50 photos,depending on the nature and complexity of the crime.

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An officer uses field interview cards (FI cards) to:

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