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Which of the following is/are TRUE regarding issues associated with landfill recoveries - correct
answer ✔✔Evidence may be damaged due to being compacted
Temperature can make it difficult for searching
This technique involves comparing the heat signatures between an area of interest and the
areas surrounding it, which can help infer that a grave is located at that located at that location -
correct answer ✔✔infrared thermography
When implementing the scientific method in forensic investigation, it is important to remember
that the process starts with one or more investigative _________________, which eventually
leads to a conclusion(s)/opinion(s) via subsequent steps such as processing and analysis. -
correct answer ✔✔question or questions or problem or problems
For a fire to exist, an uninhibited chemical chain reaction between heat, fuel, and
_____________ must take place, which provides a sustained interaction between these
components. These components make up the "fire tetrahedron." - correct answer ✔✔oxygen
During the reconstruction of a scene, an analyst receives a new item of evidence in the case.
This leads them to attempt to validate/refute their previous conclusion(s). This process is known
as _____________, which should be a continuous process from the time two or more actions
are defined. - correct answer ✔✔Auditing or audit
You are investigating a scene. In the kitchen, you find a 9mm firearm on the table. Upon
collection, you find small circular bloodstains on the table where the firearm had been located.
You conclude that the bloodstains were there prior to the deposition of the firearm. Which
principle does this conclusion follow? - correct answer ✔✔Continuity
, Which of the following is/are NOT true regarding preparing a gravesite for excavation? Select all
that apply. - correct answer ✔✔Ensure to pull out any plants that may interfere with
documenting
__________________ is especially problematic when investigating fire scenes. This involves, for
example, the investigator believing the fire scene is arson while disregarding evidence that
doesn't support that conclusion. - correct answer ✔✔Cognitive bias or confirmation bias
An investigator will always have every piece to the "puzzle" (case). It is their job to then
reconstruct and sequence these pieces together to form the entire story. - correct answer
✔✔false
There is a burglary at the local gas station. During the investigation, a request is made for the
CCTV footage from the crime. After viewing the footage, it is determined that the person of
interest entered the store at 0103 hours and left at 0106 hours. Which principle does this
conclusion follow? - correct answer ✔✔Chronology
____________ photography may be utilized by the photographer to assist in capturing
bloodstains on dark or multi-colored fabrics. - correct answer ✔✔Infrared / IR
You get a call to attend a scene involving a female who was found by her friend. At the scene,
you notice the victim presents with limited movement of the arms and legs. This condition is
known as __________. - correct answer ✔✔rigor mortis
Contact - correct answer ✔✔Significant stellate pattern formed; soot found inside wound
Close Contact - correct answer ✔✔Blackened skin surrounding wound; tattooing effect from
stippling present
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Which of the following is/are TRUE regarding issues associated with landfill recoveries - correct
answer ✔✔Evidence may be damaged due to being compacted
Temperature can make it difficult for searching
This technique involves comparing the heat signatures between an area of interest and the
areas surrounding it, which can help infer that a grave is located at that located at that location -
correct answer ✔✔infrared thermography
When implementing the scientific method in forensic investigation, it is important to remember
that the process starts with one or more investigative _________________, which eventually
leads to a conclusion(s)/opinion(s) via subsequent steps such as processing and analysis. -
correct answer ✔✔question or questions or problem or problems
For a fire to exist, an uninhibited chemical chain reaction between heat, fuel, and
_____________ must take place, which provides a sustained interaction between these
components. These components make up the "fire tetrahedron." - correct answer ✔✔oxygen
During the reconstruction of a scene, an analyst receives a new item of evidence in the case.
This leads them to attempt to validate/refute their previous conclusion(s). This process is known
as _____________, which should be a continuous process from the time two or more actions
are defined. - correct answer ✔✔Auditing or audit
You are investigating a scene. In the kitchen, you find a 9mm firearm on the table. Upon
collection, you find small circular bloodstains on the table where the firearm had been located.
You conclude that the bloodstains were there prior to the deposition of the firearm. Which
principle does this conclusion follow? - correct answer ✔✔Continuity
, Which of the following is/are NOT true regarding preparing a gravesite for excavation? Select all
that apply. - correct answer ✔✔Ensure to pull out any plants that may interfere with
documenting
__________________ is especially problematic when investigating fire scenes. This involves, for
example, the investigator believing the fire scene is arson while disregarding evidence that
doesn't support that conclusion. - correct answer ✔✔Cognitive bias or confirmation bias
An investigator will always have every piece to the "puzzle" (case). It is their job to then
reconstruct and sequence these pieces together to form the entire story. - correct answer
✔✔false
There is a burglary at the local gas station. During the investigation, a request is made for the
CCTV footage from the crime. After viewing the footage, it is determined that the person of
interest entered the store at 0103 hours and left at 0106 hours. Which principle does this
conclusion follow? - correct answer ✔✔Chronology
____________ photography may be utilized by the photographer to assist in capturing
bloodstains on dark or multi-colored fabrics. - correct answer ✔✔Infrared / IR
You get a call to attend a scene involving a female who was found by her friend. At the scene,
you notice the victim presents with limited movement of the arms and legs. This condition is
known as __________. - correct answer ✔✔rigor mortis
Contact - correct answer ✔✔Significant stellate pattern formed; soot found inside wound
Close Contact - correct answer ✔✔Blackened skin surrounding wound; tattooing effect from
stippling present
