CRJ 210 WEEK 2 QUIZ

CRJ 210 WEEK 2 QUIZ
1	In taking field notes about a murder victims gunshot wounds which details should officers omit
a.   Type of gun used
b.   Location of any wounds
c.   Descriptions of Wounds
d.   Accompanying bruising
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2.	Which documents are commonly used to reconstruct the facts regarding the crime scene in a court of law?
a.   Crime scene sketches and police reports
b.   Photographs and videos, crime scene sketches, laboratory reports and objects seized, and police reports
c.   Photographs and videotapes, and laboratory reports and objects seized
d.   Photographs and videotapes, laboratory reports and objects seized, and police reports
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3.	Which is the most important method for police officers in initially documenting a crime scene?
a.   Photographs of the crime scene
b.   The officers' field notes
c.   Laboratory reports
d.   The crime scene sketch
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4.	Which is the best usage of a close-up photo?
a.   Conducting surveillance
b.   Getting a picture of a getaway car
c.   Noting bullet holes in a wall
d.   Documenting blood splatters on a rug
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5.	For photographs to be admissible in court, they must be:
a.   legal.
b.   material.
c.   relevant.
d.   Both b and c
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6.	Which best expresses the purpose of using markers at a crime scene?
a.   To register specific places on videotape of the crime scene
b.   To assist in listing all physical evidence at the scene
c.   To provide a sense of the size of physical evidence
d.   To note the exact location of bullet holes at the crime scene
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7.	Which is the best example of a prejudicial photo?
a.   A photo of a body with chalk drawn around it
b.   A color photo of blood stains on the wall
c.   An arrest photo of the suspect showing him or her dirty and unkempt
d.   A photo of the murder weapon taken at the scene
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8.	Which types of investigation commonly use surveillance photography?
a.   Vice and prostitution
b.   Vice and organized crime
c.   Drugs and prostitution
d.   Vice and burglary
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9.	For which purpose does an officer use FI cards?
a.   To record names of potential witnesses in a neighborhood canvass
b.   To sketch physical evidence at a crime scene
c.   To jot down notes about suspicious persons not connected with any case
d.   To make personal notes about a case when the officer does not intend for any other person to see the notes
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10.	Which is the best wording to use in making field notes?
a.   John Brown indicated he was white.
b.   John Brown said, "He was white."
c.   Subj. stated sus. was wht.
d.   The witness indicated he was white.
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11.	Which method is best for sketching an outdoor crime scene that has no easily identifiable points of reference?
a.   The cross-projection method
b.   The Mercator projection
c.   The coordinate method
d.   The triangulation method
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12.	Which is the most accurate interpretation of the "best evidence rule?"
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.
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13.	In which order do officers usually write field notes?
a.   In the order in which the information was learned
b.   In chronological order
c.   From most important to least important fact
d.   From least important to most important fact
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14.	What does the acronym "AFIS" stand for?
a.   Automated Fingerprint Identification System
b.   Automated Forensic International System
c.   Auto-Focus Identification System
d.   American Federation of Independent Scientists
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15.	What are the two major methods of fingerprint preservation?
a.   Separating and burning
b.   Burning and drying
c.   Isolating and photographing
d.   Photographing and lifting
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16.	Which are the main groups of fingerprints?
a.   Latent, plastic, complex
b.   Latent, complex, visible
c.   Latent, plastic, visible
d.   Plastic, complex, visible
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17.	Which is a major pattern of fingerprint?
a.   Delta
b.   Core
c.   Ridge
d.   Whorl
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18.	What is being analyzed when RFLP or mtDNA processes are being used?
a.   Ballistics
b.   DNA
c.   Toxicology
d.   Serology
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19.	Richard Franks uses an Identi-kit in his job with the New York City police Department. Which is his specific field?
a.   Fingerprint collector
b.   DNA analyst
c.   Police artist
d.   Handwriting analyst
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20.	Which guideline should be followed in conducting a police lineup?
a.   A minimum of ten individuals should be included in the lineup.
b.   The height and coloring of the individuals in the lineup should vary significantly.
c.   If possible, conduct a "blank" lineup.
d.   Victims should discuss the individuals in the lineup with officers before making their choice.
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21.	Which process of taking fingerprints involves the development of prints by using amino acids resulting from perspiration?
a.   Superglue fuming
b.   Ninhydrin
c.   Iodine
d.   Silver nitrate solution
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22.	Which is the best interpretation of the Frye standard?
a.   New scientific evidence is held to a higher standard because of its recent discovery.
b.   Unusual scientific evidence can be considered admissible only when three expert witnesses verify its validity.
c.   Unusual scientific evidence must be proven relevant and legally obtained before it can be considered admissible in court.
d.   New scientific evidence may be used in court only when it has gained general acceptance in the scientific community.
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23.	Which is the best example of a questioned document?
a.   A list of physical evidence taken from a crime scene
b.   A DNA report submitted by the crime lab analyst
c.   Handwriting from a murder suspect
d.   A crime victim's written description of her assailant
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24.	Which is true regarding DNA technology?
a.   The DNA in a person's hair follicles, blood, and skin are identical.
b.   No two people, not even identical twins, have the same DNA pattern.
c.   United States v. Ash (1973) was the first case in the United States to admit DNA analysis as evidence.
d.   DNA consists of four basic elements: carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, and nitrogen.
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25.	Which is a typical area of conflict between prosecutors and police?
a.   The carrying of weapons in the courtroom during hearings and trials
b.   When the trial will take place
c.   Direct examination of the police officer during a trial or hearing
d.   The issue of whether or not a case will be brought to trial by the prosecutor
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26.	Of those cases that result in a conviction, describe how the defendant was adjudicated.
a.   The defendant either was prosecuted or was deferred from prosecution.
b.   The defendant either plead not guilty or no contest.
c.   The defendant either plead guilty or there was a verdict of guilty.
d.   The defendant either was bound over for trial or was held without bail.
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27.	Prior to trial, what information should police investigators turn over to the prosecutor?
a.   Evidence, both physical and testimonial
b.   Only prosecutorial information
c.   All information, evidence, exculpatory evidence, and flaws in the case
d.   Only information that assists the prosecution
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28.	When testifying in court, the police officer should:
a.   avoid using simple terminology.
b.   avoid using police terminology or slang.
c.   use police terminology or slang when appropriate.
d.   attempt to answer every question, even if the answer is speculation.
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29.	Which is the most accurate reflection of an expert witness?
a.   The expert may give personal opinions.
b.   The prosecutor may attempt to uncover inconsistent statements made in the expert's testimony.
c.   The expert may draw conclusions and give personal opinions.
d.   The expert may draw conclusions.
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30.	What does the investigator's courtroom checklist not include?
a.   The defendant's story
b.   Personal firearm carried in all courts
c.   Probable cause for arrest
d.   Physical evidence
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31.	Although the rules of evidence vary in different courts, in general, what may the defense attorney see regarding documentation?
a.   The defense attorney is not entitled to see any documentation.
b.   The defense attorney may see the criminal complaint and the evidence if requested through discovery motions.
c.   The defense attorney may only see the criminal complaint and police reports.
d.   The defense attorney may see anything that the officer used prior to court or anything (s)he uses while on the witness stand to refresh his/her memory.
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32.	One typical defense ploy is to attack the _______ of the officer by highlighting any inconsistencies between the testimony given by the officer and what is reflected in the official report.
a.   appearance
b.   credibility
c.   appearance
d.   demeanor
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33.	Officer Franklin will soon testify in court. Which guideline should he follow when testifying?
a.   Tell why as well as what happened.
b.   Always tell the truth about the case.
c.   Elaborate answers as much as possible.
d.   Give specific times and measurements.
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34.	"Past recollection recorded" is an exception to the rule against which procedure?
a.   Suppressing evidence
b.   Demonstrating bias
c.   Giving hearsay evidence
d.   Leading the witness
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35.	Which person(s) will most probably have custody of physical evidence and bring it to the courtroom?
a.   The clerk
b.   The judge
c.   Victims and/or witnesses
d.   Police personnel