Question 1

What type of container must wet evidence be stored in?

Accepted Answer

Paper

Answer

Plastic

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Wood

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Metal

Question 2

Why must wet evidence be stored in paper bags?

Accepted Answer

To allow it to dry naturally and prevent mold

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So the liquid may soak into the paper

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The paper contains a natural byproduct which can analyze DNA without the use of a lab

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Paper holds liquid better than plastic

Question 3

Why must you wear gloves when collecting evidence?

Accepted Answer

To avoid contamination

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So multiple people can handle it after you

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To protect the integrity of your uniform

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Evidence is disgusting

Question 4

What is the chain of custody?

Accepted Answer

A record of everyone who has collected, handled, and studied a piece of evidence

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A record of which parent a child is staying with at any given time

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The process by which lawyers obtain evidence

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The system in place for juries to have unlimited access to evidence before a trial begins

Question 5

Why is the chain of custody important?

Accepted Answer

It keeps a record to prevent contamination or tampering

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It allows for faster analysis of evidence

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It ensures evidence is used to put a suspect in jail

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It is the best way to process trace evidence

Question 6

What is a latent print?

Accepted Answer

A print left behind by the oils on the skin

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A print that cannot be lifted

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A print left behind by liquid markings

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A print impression in a soft material

Question 7

What is a patent print?

Accepted Answer

A print left behind when the finger was placed in liquid and then against a surface

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A print which cannot be lifted

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An impression of a print left in a soft surface

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A hidden print left behind by the oils on the skin

Question 8

What is a plastic print?

Accepted Answer

An indentation or impression of a print in a soft material

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A print which cannot be lifted

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A print transferred to a dry surface by liquid

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A hidden print left in place by the transfer of oils from the skin

Question 9

How do you lift a latent print?

Accepted Answer

Dust the area to find it, use clear tape to remove it, and place it on a white card

Answer

Take a photograph

Answer

Scan them with a digital laser

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They cannot be lifted

Question 10

How do you collect a patent or plastic print?

Accepted Answer

Take photographs and collect the material the print is on

Answer

They cannot be lifted

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Dust the area to reveal the print, lift with clear tape, and place on a white card

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By using a digital laser scan

Question 11

What is cyanoacrylate fuming?

Accepted Answer

A process by which the fumes of melting super glue in a chamber condense and stick to fingerprints on evidence

Answer

An experimental procedure to lift DNA from fingerprints

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An application of superglue to a print to lift it instead of tape

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The name of the digital laser which is used to scan prints

Question 12

All fingerprints are completely unique.

Accepted Answer

False

Answer

True

Question 13

What does DNA stand for?

Accepted Answer

Deoxyribonucleic Acid

Answer

Diametric Nuclear Alkaline

Answer

Digital Natural Acetone

Answer

Dihydrogen Nitrogen Acid

Question 14

What is DNA?

Accepted Answer

The genetic code which creates biological organisms

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The material necessary to compare carbon-based presence at a crime scene

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The powerhouse of the cell

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A person's unique blood type

Question 15

What tool do you use to collect DNA samples?

Accepted Answer

A sterile pipette swab

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A sterile tube

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A sterile wipe cloth

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A sterile syringe

Question 16

When collecting possible DNA or organic evidence that has dried, what is the best liquid to use to help collect the material?

Accepted Answer

Deionized water

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Water

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Radiated water

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Carbonated water

Question 17

Any DNA evidence found at a crime scene is useless without what?

Accepted Answer

Suspect DNA to compare it to

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A confession

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Corresponding fingerprints

Answer

A complete genetic code

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