Crime Scene Investigation Quiz

Which of the following is the primary objective of a preliminary investigation?

• To arrest the suspect

• To determine if a crime has occurred

• To write a report

• To find witnesses

What is the first step a law enforcement officer should take when arriving at a crime scene?

• Start interviewing witnesses

• Secure the scene and ensure safety

• Take photographs of the scene

• Collect all visible evidence

When collecting evidence, which of the following is true?

• Evidence should be collected in any order

• Evidence must be stored in a secure, labeled container

• Only physical evidence is important

• Evidence should be kept in an unlocked room

Which of these is NOT considered evidence?

• Witness testimony

• Video footage

• Officer's opinions

• Fingerprints

What type of evidence is most often used to determine a suspect’s presence at a crime scene?

• Photographs

• DNA samples

• Fingerprints

• Written statements

What is the primary purpose of a crime scene sketch?

• To draw attention to the crime scene in court

• To provide an artistic representation of the scene

• To record the layout and position of evidence

• To create a visual for media reports

Which view is often used for crime scene sketches to show the scene from above?

• Perspective sketch

• Overhead sketch

• Freehand sketch

• Side view sketch

What is the best method to measure distances in a crime scene sketch?

• Estimating by sight

• Using a ruler or measuring tape

• Guessing based on nearby objects

• Taking a photograph

What must be included in the legend or key of a crime scene sketch?

• Witness statements

• Symbols and their meanings

• The date and time only

• The suspect’s description

Which is true about crime scene sketching?

• It should be completed before taking photographs

• It is not necessary if photographs are taken

• It helps show the spatial relationship of items in the scene

• Sketches can only be created by forensic artists