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UPTP TEST 2 FINAL EXAM PREP 2025/2026 ACCURATE
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS ||
100% GUARANTEED PASS <NEWEST VERSION>
Preliminary Police Investigation .......Answer.........Begins when
officers are called and ends when the scene is turned over to an
investigator
Identify methods to secure a crime scene .......Answer.........Ask
initial interview questions
Protect the evidence
Secure the perimeter and only allow first responders inside
T/F: The sooner the LEO can respond to a burglary that occurred
overnight, the better the chance of an arrest.
.......Answer.........TRUE
Why should witnesses be separated? .......Answer.........To avoid
matching stories
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What is the number one priority of an LEO upon arrival at the
scene? .......Answer.........Render aid to the injured
Who is allowed into a crime scene? .......Answer.........Only those
approved by the LEO.
Testimonial Evidence .......Answer.........The spoken word/statement
Documentary Evidence .......Answer.........The written word; may
become physical evidence
Physical Evidence .......Answer.........Real; has form or mass
Class Characteristics .......Answer.........When referring to evidence,
it is something that is not unique to that item. Examples include a
9mm casing or tread from new tires. CANNOT positively identify
the owner
Individual Characteristics .......Answer.........When referring to
evidence, it is something that is unique to that item. Examples
include finger prints. CAN positively identify the owner.
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Locards Principle of Interchange .......Answer.........It is highly
impossible that someone can enter and environment without
leaving some trace and leave that environment without carrying
away some trace.
Types of Notes .......Answer.........Written
Photos/Video/Audio
Sketches
What do field notes begin with? .......Answer.........The date/time
you received the call
If you make an error in your notes... .......Answer.........Draw a
single line through it.
Where should you measure from in a crime scene?
.......Answer.........Fixed points (corners of a room, doors, windows,
etc.)
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What are the 3 perspectives of photography?
.......Answer.........Overall
Intermediate
Close up (with scale)
Chain of Custody .......Answer.........A document that details the life
of a piece of evidence, from the time it was discovered to the
time it is no longer needed. This includes anyone who takes
possession of the item.
When should you mark a piece of evidence?
.......Answer.........Always UNLESS the marking with diminish its
forensic value.
Steps for packing evidence: .......Answer.........Document
Pre-label the container
Transport the container to the evidence
Place the evidence inside
UPTP TEST 2 FINAL EXAM PREP 2025/2026 ACCURATE
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS ||
100% GUARANTEED PASS <NEWEST VERSION>
Preliminary Police Investigation .......Answer.........Begins when
officers are called and ends when the scene is turned over to an
investigator
Identify methods to secure a crime scene .......Answer.........Ask
initial interview questions
Protect the evidence
Secure the perimeter and only allow first responders inside
T/F: The sooner the LEO can respond to a burglary that occurred
overnight, the better the chance of an arrest.
.......Answer.........TRUE
Why should witnesses be separated? .......Answer.........To avoid
matching stories
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What is the number one priority of an LEO upon arrival at the
scene? .......Answer.........Render aid to the injured
Who is allowed into a crime scene? .......Answer.........Only those
approved by the LEO.
Testimonial Evidence .......Answer.........The spoken word/statement
Documentary Evidence .......Answer.........The written word; may
become physical evidence
Physical Evidence .......Answer.........Real; has form or mass
Class Characteristics .......Answer.........When referring to evidence,
it is something that is not unique to that item. Examples include a
9mm casing or tread from new tires. CANNOT positively identify
the owner
Individual Characteristics .......Answer.........When referring to
evidence, it is something that is unique to that item. Examples
include finger prints. CAN positively identify the owner.
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Locards Principle of Interchange .......Answer.........It is highly
impossible that someone can enter and environment without
leaving some trace and leave that environment without carrying
away some trace.
Types of Notes .......Answer.........Written
Photos/Video/Audio
Sketches
What do field notes begin with? .......Answer.........The date/time
you received the call
If you make an error in your notes... .......Answer.........Draw a
single line through it.
Where should you measure from in a crime scene?
.......Answer.........Fixed points (corners of a room, doors, windows,
etc.)
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What are the 3 perspectives of photography?
.......Answer.........Overall
Intermediate
Close up (with scale)
Chain of Custody .......Answer.........A document that details the life
of a piece of evidence, from the time it was discovered to the
time it is no longer needed. This includes anyone who takes
possession of the item.
When should you mark a piece of evidence?
.......Answer.........Always UNLESS the marking with diminish its
forensic value.
Steps for packing evidence: .......Answer.........Document
Pre-label the container
Transport the container to the evidence
Place the evidence inside
