HFS Fall Semester Exam

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What is a crime scene search pattern?

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A systematic method used by investigators to search for evidence at a crime scene. Common patterns include grid, spiral, and zone.

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Which of the following is NOT a crime scene search pattern?

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All of them

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What are class characteristics in forensic evidence?

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Features that can only be associated with a group and not a single source.

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True or False: Fingerprints are a result of oil and secretions that are transferred to a surface by the ridges of one’s finger.

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TRUE

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What is the name of the fingerprint pattern that has a central core and circular ridges?

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Whorl

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What is the first 'S' in the 7 S's of Crime Scene Investigation?

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Secure the scene

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What is the purpose of securing a crime scene?

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To protect the area from contamination and preserve evidence.

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Define 'evidence' in the context of a crime scene.

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Any material items or information that can help establish what happened during a crime.

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What is the significance of fingerprints in forensic science?

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They are unique to each individual and can be used for identification.

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What does the term 'chain of custody' refer to?

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The process of maintaining and documenting the handling of evidence.