This section contains MCQs from Chapter 3 Part 1: Crime scene Investigation from Forensic Science Book By Nordby, James, and Suzanne.

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1. Crime Scene can be classified into ______, based on the location of the original criminal activity.

  1. One
  2. Two
  3. Three
  4. Four

Answer and Explanation

2. Assertion (A): The primary crime scene is the site of the original or first criminal activity.
Reason (R): The primary crime scene is more important than any secondary crime scene.

Choose the correct option from the list

  1. Both (A) and (R) are correct
  2. (A) is correct, but (R) is wrong
  3. (A) is wrong, but (R) is correct
  4. Both (A) and (R) are wrong

Answer and Explanation

3. Assertion (A): Based on the size, crime scenes can be classified only into two categories i.e. microscopic and macroscopic
Reason (R): A single microscopic crime scene actually composed of many smaller macroscopic crime scenes.

Choose the correct option from the list

  1. (A) and (R) are correct
  2. (A) and (R) are incorrect
  3. (A) is correct but (R) is incorrect
  4. (A) is incorrect but (R) is correct

Answer and Explanation

4. Following are the importances of physical evidence at a crime scene.

(a) It established a link between the person and the crime scene.
(b) Provides investigative leads.
(c) Speaks why someone hates enough to kill a person.
(d) Disproving witness statements.
(e) Identification of Suspects.

Choose the correct option from the list

  1. (a), (b), and (e)
  2. (a), (b), (d), and (e)
  3. (a), (b), (c), and (d)
  4. (a), (b), (c), (d), and (e)

Answer and Explanation

5. Following statements are true for classifications of crime scenes.

(a) Based on the location of the original criminal activity
(b) According to the type of crime committed
(c) Based on the size of the crime scene
(d) According to the emotions of the perpetrator
(e) Based on the physical location of the crime scene

Choose the correct option from the list:

  1. (a), (b), and (c)
  2. (a), (b), (c), and (e)
  3. (a), (b), (d), and (e)
  4. (a), (c), (d), and (e)

Answer and Explanation

6. If a serial killer kills 4 people by stabbing them directly in the abdomen and leaves a ‘+’ mark on their forehead. In forensic terms, the manner of killing is called be

  1. Modus operandi
  2. Corpus delicti
  3. Signature Delicti
  4. Both (1) and (3)

Answer

7. Modus operandi is governed by which of the following factors:

(a) Criminal repeat behavior
(b) Particular behavior
(c) Signature or working pattern
(d) Preferred method of operation

Choose the correct option from the list

  1. (a) and (b)
  2. (c) and (d)
  3. (b), (c) and (d)
  4. (a), (b), (c), and (d)

Answer and Explanation

8. What type of physical evidence is especially well suited for determining the credibility of witness statements?

  1. Personal belongings of the witness
  2. Crime scene patterns or patterned physical evidence
  3. Witness’s past criminal records
  4. All of the above

Answer and Explanation

9. At what point, the “how” of the crime scene is more important than the “who” of the crime scene?

  1. Identification of Unknown substances
  2. Identification of suspects
  3. Reconstruction of a crime
  4. Investigative lead

Answer

10. Following is the final step in the forensic examination process.

  1. Identification of Unknown substances
  2. Identification of suspects
  3. Reconstruction of a crime
  4. Both (1) and (2)

Answer and Explanation

11. The four distinctive interrelated components of crime scene management are:

(a) Information management
(b) Manpower management
(c) Technology management
(d) Logistics management
(e) Communication management

Choose the correct option from the list:

  1. (a), (b), (c), and (d)
  2. (a), (b), (c), and (e)
  3. (a), (b), (d), and (e)
  4. (b), (c), (d), and (e)

Answer and Explanation

12. Following are the duties of first responders at a crime scene.

(a) Assist the victim and prevent any changes to the victim
(b) Search for and arrest the suspect if present at the scene
(c) Detain any witnesses and, if possible, keep them separated
(d) Protect and secure the crime scene
(e) Immediately start the forensic examination

Choose the correct option from the list:

  1. (a), (b), (c), and (d)
  2. (a), (b), and (d)
  3. (a), (b), (c), and (e)
  4. (a), (c), (d), and (e)

Answer and Explanation

13. A model of crime scene investigation involves the use of specially trained full-time civilian personnel.

  1. Traditional
  2. Crime scene technicians
  3. Major crime squad
  4. Lab crime scene scientist

Answer

14. Match List-I with List-II and choose the correct option.

List-IList-II
(A) Traditional(I) Laboratory scientists
(B) Crime scene technicians(II) Use of patrol officers as crime scene technicians
(C) Major crime squad(III) Full-time, sworn officers
(D) Lab crime scene scientist(IV) Specially trained, full-time civilian personnel
Options(A)(B)(C)(D)
(1)IIIIVIII
(2)IIVIIIII
(3)IIIIIIIV
(4)IIIVIIII

Answer and Explanation

15. The primary concern for first responders, when they arrive at a crime scene, is:

  1. To immediately start gathering evidence
  2. To ensure their own safety and the safety of the victim
  3. To arrest any potential suspects at the scene
  4. To interview witnesses and gather statements

Answer and Explanation

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