CK-12 Crime Scene Article Review
Quiz by Gina Harris-Toro
Grade 9-12
Science
Georgia Standards of Excellence
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- Q1Observing a crime scene involves what two things?Initial walkthrough and plan of actionWalkthrough and search patternCollecting evidence and taking notesSketching the crime scene and photography300s
- Q2Who should certify that a body is “dead” at a crime scene?ParamedicLead CSI investigatorFirst officer on sceneMedical examiner300s
- Q3The key to taking notes is what?ScaleshorthhandThe legendDetails300s
- Q4All of the following would be considered fixed points exceptwalldeskdoorwindow300s
- Q5The window of opportunity to collect time-sensitive information or evidence is known asLocard’s Exchange HourChain of CustodyThe Golden HourImmediate Response300s
- Q6When packaging the evidence, you shouldPackage everything from the crime scene togetherPackage only one piece of evidence at a timePackage all like evidence togetherPackage it after you take it to the crime lab300s
- Q7What are the 5 steps of crime scene investigation?Isolate and secure the scene, document the scene, search for evidence, collect and package evidence, maintaining the chain of custody, and submit evidence for analysis.300s
- Q8What is the responsibility of the first officer on the scene?A – Assess the crime scene and assist the injured D – Detain the witness A – Arrest the perpetrator P – Protect the crime scene T – Take notes300s
- Q9When an investigator documents a crime scene, what should they include?Notes, Photography, Sketches, and Videography300s
- Q10Describe the four search patterns that could be used to search a crime scene.Spiral – may move inward or outward; best used where there are no physical barriers Grid – basically a double-line search; effective, but time-consuming Line (Strip) – best in large, outdoor scenes Zone (Quadrant) – most300s