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.
- One
- Two
- Three
- Four
Answer and Explanation
Answer: (2) Two
Explanation: Based on the location, the crime scene can be classified as:
-> Primary Crime Scene: the actual or original criminal activity site
-> Secondary Crime Scene: Any subsequent crime scenes example dumping sites for the body.
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
- Both (A) and (R) are correct
- (A) is correct, but (R) is wrong
- (A) is wrong, but (R) is correct
- Both (A) and (R) are wrong
Answer and Explanation
Answer: (2) (A) is correct, but (R) is wrong
Explanation: The primary crime scene is the site of the original or first criminal activity but that doesn’t means that the secondary crime scene isn’t much more important than a secondary crime scene.
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
- (A) and (R) are correct
- (A) and (R) are incorrect
- (A) is correct but (R) is incorrect
- (A) is incorrect but (R) is correct
Answer and Explanation
Answer: (3) (A) is correct but (R) is incorrect
Explanation: Microscopic crime scene is smaller in size as compared to macro ones.
-> Thus, the correct Reason statement: A single macroscopic crime scene is actually composed of many smaller microscopic crime scenes.
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
- (a), (b), and (e)
- (a), (b), (d), and (e)
- (a), (b), (c), and (d)
- (a), (b), (c), (d), and (e)
Answer and Explanation
Answer: (2) (a), (b), (d), and (e)
Explanation: Why option (c) is wrong?
-> Physical evidence only tells the fact, not the thinking and reason someone kills or steal something.
-> It only says someone kills somebody or someone steals something not stating why.
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:
- (a), (b), and (c)
- (a), (b), (c), and (e)
- (a), (b), (d), and (e)
- (a), (c), (d), and (e)
Answer and Explanation
Answer: (2) (a), (b), (c), and (e)
Explanation: Why option (d) is wrong?
-> Crime scene classifications do not consider the emotions of the perpetrator.
-> Instead, they focus on factors such as the location of the criminal activity, the type of crime committed, the size of the crime scene, and the physical location.
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
- Modus operandi
- Corpus delicti
- Signature Delicti
- Both (1) and (3)
Answer
Answer: (1) Modus operandi
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
- (a) and (b)
- (c) and (d)
- (b), (c) and (d)
- (a), (b), (c), and (d)
Answer and Explanation
Answer: (4) (a), (b), (c), and (d)
Explanation: MO is defined as criminal repeat behavior, and this particular behavior represents their signature or preferred method of operation.
8. What type of physical evidence is especially well suited for determining the credibility of witness statements?
- Personal belongings of the witness
- Crime scene patterns or patterned physical evidence
- Witness’s past criminal records
- All of the above
Answer and Explanation
Answer: (2) Crime scene patterns or patterned physical evidence
Explanation: Crime scene patterns or patterned physical evidence, such as bloodstain patterns, fingerprints, and gunshot residue, are especially well suited for determining the credibility of witness statements.
9. At what point, the “how” of the crime scene is more important than the “who” of the crime scene?
- Identification of Unknown substances
- Identification of suspects
- Reconstruction of a crime
- Investigative lead
Answer
Answer: (3) Reconstruction of a crime
10. Following is the final step in the forensic examination process.
- Identification of Unknown substances
- Identification of suspects
- Reconstruction of a crime
- Both (1) and (2)
Answer and Explanation
Answer: (3) Reconstruction of a crime
Explanation:
-> Reconstruction of crime is the final step in the forensic examination process.
-> It is governed more in terms of how a crime occurred than in identifying or individualizing the evidence at the scene.
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:
- (a), (b), (c), and (d)
- (a), (b), (c), and (e)
- (a), (b), (d), and (e)
- (b), (c), (d), and (e)
Answer and Explanation
Answer: (1) (a), (b), (c), and (d)
Explanation: Four interrelated components of crime scene management are:
-> Information management
-> Manpower management
-> Technology management
-> Logistics management.
P.S. Communication is a fundamental need that supports all these components but is not a separate component itself.
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:
- (a), (b), (c), and (d)
- (a), (b), and (d)
- (a), (b), (c), and (e)
- (a), (c), (d), and (e)
Answer and Explanation
Answer: (1) (a), (b), (c), and (d)
Explanation: Some major duties of first responders are:
-> Assisting the victim and preventing changes to victim
-> Protecting and securing the crime scene
-> Arresting the suspect if present at the scene
-> Detaining witnesses
13. A model of crime scene investigation involves the use of specially trained full-time civilian personnel.
- Traditional
- Crime scene technicians
- Major crime squad
- Lab crime scene scientist
Answer
Answer: (2) Crime scene technicians
14. Match List-I with List-II and choose the correct option.
List-I | List-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) | III | IV | II | I |
(2) | I | IV | III | II |
(3) | I | II | III | IV |
(4) | II | IV | III | I |
Answer and Explanation
Answer: (4) (II), (IV), (III), (I)
Explanation: Some of the model type and their job descriptions:
-> Traditional: Use of patrol officers and detectives as crime scene technicians.
-> Crime scene technicians: Specially trained, full-time civilian personnel.
-> Major crime squad: Full-time, sworn officers
-> Lab crime scene scientist: Laboratory scientists
-> Collaborative team: Use of police officers, technicians, lab personnel, medical examiners, and prosecuting authorities.
15. The primary concern for first responders, when they arrive at a crime scene, is:
- To immediately start gathering evidence
- To ensure their own safety and the safety of the victim
- To arrest any potential suspects at the scene
- To interview witnesses and gather statements
Answer and Explanation
Answer: (2) To ensure their own safety and the safety of the victim
Explanation:
-> Primary concern: ensure the safety of themselves and the victim.
-> Once the scene or the victim is safe, they can proceed with their other duties and responsibilities.
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