Test Bank for Crime Scene Investigation,
4e Roy Fenoff, Jacqueline Fish, Larry
Miller, Edward Wallace (All Chapters)
Test Bank
Chapter 1: Introduction
1. Forensic evidence is often referred to as the “silent witness.”
a. True
b. False
ANS: a
2. The trial judge determines the “expert” status of expert witnesses.
a. True
b. False
ANS: a
3. Forensic science deals with the effective identification, documentation, collection, and
preservation of physical evidence at the crime scene.
a. True
b. False
ANS: a
4. According to the text, the most critical aspect of a trial is that evidence is produced that
is sufficient for a guilty verdict.
a. True
b. False
ANS: b
5. Corpus delicti means the preferred method of operation.
a. True
, 1-2
b. False
ANS: b
6. According to the text, physical evidence is sometimes referred to as
a. all the facts of a case
b. the silent witness
c. behind-the-scene facts
d. unspoken facts
ANS: b
7. Which is NOT a major goal of a crime scene search?
a. recognizing and identifying physical evidence
b. collecting and preserving evidence properly
c. reconstructing the crime
d. presenting a formal announcement to the media as soon as possible
ANS: d
8. The four major factors that determine the value of physical evidence are
a. recognition, testing procedures, courtroom presentation, and collection
b. collection, recognition, fingerprints, and courtroom presentation
c. recognition, testing procedures, expert witnesses, and collection
d. collection, expert witnesses, recognition, and testing procedures
ANS: a
9. According to the text, physical evidence leads to development of the linkage among
a. victim, witnesses, and perpetrator
b. perpetrator, victim, and scene
c. scene, witnesses, and victim
d. latent prints, victim, and perpetrator
ANS: b
10. A death investigation is usually conducted by this elected official
a. medical examiner
b. pathologist
c. coroner
d. lead investigator
, 1-3
ANS: c
11. According to the text, the essential elements of an expert witness’s testimony are
a. clarity, completeness, and honesty
b. honesty, clarity, and explainability
c. understandability, simplicity, and honesty
d. simplicity, honesty, and clarity
ANS: d
12. Under the Federal Rules of Evidence, who is responsible for determining the
qualification of an expert witness?
a. judge
b. prosecutor
c. defense counsel
d. American Academy of Forensic Science
ANS: a
13. According to the text, what is considered the most critical aspect of a criminal trial?
a. that, no matter what, the guilty person is convicted
b. that the prosecutor presents adequate evidence to convict the suspect
c. that the guilty are convicted and the innocent are exonerated
d. that the innocent are never wrongfully convicted
ANS: c
, Crime Scene Investigation, 4th Edition
By Roy Fenoff, Jacqueline T. Fish, Larry S. Miller, Edward W. Wallace, and
Michael C. Braswell
Chapter 2: The First Response and Search Scene
1. Before the initial entry into a crime scene, ensure that all safety concerns have been
addressed.
a. True
b. False
ANS: a
2. Crime scene boundaries should start small and expand as more facts are received.
a. True
b. False
ANS: b
3. Hepatitis is one of the more common bloodborne pathogens.
a. True
b. False
ANS: a
4. The CSI is primarily dispatched to a crime scene to ensure that all legal considerations
are met.
a. True
b. False
ANS: b
5. The senior medical person on the scene is responsible for safeguarding individual
health and ensuring a safe working environment.
a. True
b. False
ANS: b
6. A list of the first usually to arrive at the crime scene would include
4e Roy Fenoff, Jacqueline Fish, Larry
Miller, Edward Wallace (All Chapters)
Test Bank
Chapter 1: Introduction
1. Forensic evidence is often referred to as the “silent witness.”
a. True
b. False
ANS: a
2. The trial judge determines the “expert” status of expert witnesses.
a. True
b. False
ANS: a
3. Forensic science deals with the effective identification, documentation, collection, and
preservation of physical evidence at the crime scene.
a. True
b. False
ANS: a
4. According to the text, the most critical aspect of a trial is that evidence is produced that
is sufficient for a guilty verdict.
a. True
b. False
ANS: b
5. Corpus delicti means the preferred method of operation.
a. True
, 1-2
b. False
ANS: b
6. According to the text, physical evidence is sometimes referred to as
a. all the facts of a case
b. the silent witness
c. behind-the-scene facts
d. unspoken facts
ANS: b
7. Which is NOT a major goal of a crime scene search?
a. recognizing and identifying physical evidence
b. collecting and preserving evidence properly
c. reconstructing the crime
d. presenting a formal announcement to the media as soon as possible
ANS: d
8. The four major factors that determine the value of physical evidence are
a. recognition, testing procedures, courtroom presentation, and collection
b. collection, recognition, fingerprints, and courtroom presentation
c. recognition, testing procedures, expert witnesses, and collection
d. collection, expert witnesses, recognition, and testing procedures
ANS: a
9. According to the text, physical evidence leads to development of the linkage among
a. victim, witnesses, and perpetrator
b. perpetrator, victim, and scene
c. scene, witnesses, and victim
d. latent prints, victim, and perpetrator
ANS: b
10. A death investigation is usually conducted by this elected official
a. medical examiner
b. pathologist
c. coroner
d. lead investigator
, 1-3
ANS: c
11. According to the text, the essential elements of an expert witness’s testimony are
a. clarity, completeness, and honesty
b. honesty, clarity, and explainability
c. understandability, simplicity, and honesty
d. simplicity, honesty, and clarity
ANS: d
12. Under the Federal Rules of Evidence, who is responsible for determining the
qualification of an expert witness?
a. judge
b. prosecutor
c. defense counsel
d. American Academy of Forensic Science
ANS: a
13. According to the text, what is considered the most critical aspect of a criminal trial?
a. that, no matter what, the guilty person is convicted
b. that the prosecutor presents adequate evidence to convict the suspect
c. that the guilty are convicted and the innocent are exonerated
d. that the innocent are never wrongfully convicted
ANS: c
, Crime Scene Investigation, 4th Edition
By Roy Fenoff, Jacqueline T. Fish, Larry S. Miller, Edward W. Wallace, and
Michael C. Braswell
Chapter 2: The First Response and Search Scene
1. Before the initial entry into a crime scene, ensure that all safety concerns have been
addressed.
a. True
b. False
ANS: a
2. Crime scene boundaries should start small and expand as more facts are received.
a. True
b. False
ANS: b
3. Hepatitis is one of the more common bloodborne pathogens.
a. True
b. False
ANS: a
4. The CSI is primarily dispatched to a crime scene to ensure that all legal considerations
are met.
a. True
b. False
ANS: b
5. The senior medical person on the scene is responsible for safeguarding individual
health and ensuring a safe working environment.
a. True
b. False
ANS: b
6. A list of the first usually to arrive at the crime scene would include
