Crime Scene Processing Quiz

What is the first step in processing a crime scene?

• Sketch the scene

• Write down briefing notes about the case circumstances

• Take photographs of the scene

• Lay out placards next to evidence items

What is the purpose of laying out placards next to evidence items?

• To take overall photographs of the scene

• To package the evidence

• To document each item in the scene

• To fingerprint evidence items

What is the next step after taking photographs of the scene?

What is the purpose of swabbing items on the scene for DNA?

• To obtain a DNA profile of the victim

• To determine the layout of the scene

• To test for any body fluids

• To process the item for fingerprints

What is the purpose of processing the item for fingerprints?

Would you test the item for any body fluids?

• Yes, to obtain a DNA profile of the victim

• Yes, to process the item for fingerprints

• No, it is not relevant to the case

• No, it is not necessary

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What is the reason for collecting the chewing gum found at the crime scene?

• To determine the layout of the scene

• To identify potential suspects

• To obtain a DNA profile of the victim

• To test for any body fluids

Did you swab for DNA on the chewing gum? If yes, where did you swab?

• No, it was not necessary

• Yes, on the chewing gum

• Yes, on the victim's office wall

• Yes, on the fired cartridge cases

Did you process the chewing gum for fingerprints?

Would you test the chewing gum for any body fluids?

• Yes, to obtain a DNA profile of the victim

• No, it is not relevant to the case

• Yes, to process the item for fingerprints

• No, it is not necessary