Practice Exercise
Lesson 2

Instructions The following items will test your understanding of the material covered in this lesson. There is only one correct answer for each item. When you have completed the exercise, check your answers with the answer key that follows. If you answer any item incorrectly, review that part of the lesson which contains the portion involved.
1. The first action taken by the MPs upon arrival at a crime scene is to:

A. photograph the scene.
B. ensure the scene is protected.
C. collect fragile evidence.
D. record the date, time of arrival, and weather conditions.
2. The first photograph taken at a crime scene is normally the:

A. exterior establishment photo.
B. 360 photo.
C. evidence photo.
D. entrance/exitway approach photo.
3. Is it considered proper procedure to collect fragile items of evidence from a crime scene while another MP is making a rough sketch of the crime scene?

A. Yes, evidence which is fragile may be collected as it is found.
B. No, evidence is never collected until the scene has been processed for additional or trace evidence.
C. Yes, evidence should be collected as soon as it is found and properly preserved.
D. No, evidence is never collected until the entire crime scene has been sketched and photographed.
4. You know that when the finished drawing of a crime scene is completed, the MP who made the rough sketch is responsible for:

A. its accuracy, but not its preparation.
B. its preparation, but not its accuracy.
C. its preparation and its accuracy.
D. neither its preparation nor its accuracy.
5. When searching a crime scene for evidence, you should:

A. examine every item for latent fingerprints and record each set of prints in your notebook.
B. search to ensure that you collect only that evidence which will be admissible in court.
C. search the crime scene using a systematic method to ensure complete coverage.
D. examine only those items which you know are related to the offense.
6. What is the right procedure for correcting an error in your notes?

A. When a mistake is made, an explanation should be given as a footnote.
B. The mistake should be lined out and initialed by the author of the notes.
C. Remove the page from the notebook and start over.
D. There is no set procedure.
7. A crime scene may be disturbed prior to processing under certain circumstances. One of these circumstances is to:

A. provide security at the scene.
B. protect evidence which may be stolen.
C. evacuate dead personnel.
D. pronounce personnel dead.
8.

A rough sketch of a crime scene should contain certain essential elements. Some of these elements are:

I. direction of north.

II. a legend.

III. weather conditions.

IV. the title block.

V. accurate measurements.

A. I, II, III, and IV.
B. I, II, IV, and V.
C. II, III, and VI.
D. III, IV, and VI.
9.

The integrity photo should:

I. be taken prior to entering the scene.

II. be taken after the exterior of establishing photo.

III. include all visible evidence.

IV. include the height and distance of the camera from the focal point.

A. I, II.
B. I, IV.
C. I, III.
D. II, III.
10.

Rough sketches are normally:

I. made after the evidence is collected.

II. verified by a reliable witness.

III. made by the investigator.

IV. made in pencil.

A. I, II, and III.
B. I, II, and IV.
C. I, III, and IV.
D. II, III, and IV.
11. When using the triangulation method to fix evidence on the rough sketch, all measurements should be made from:

A. center-of-mass of the evidence.
B. two clearly identifiable opposite points on the evidence.
C. a base corner of the room.
D. nonmovable objects in the room.
12. Which of the following examples of evidence would NOT be marked with the time, date, and initials of the investigator?

A. A .38-caliber revolver.
B. A solid gold watch with leather band.
C. A chip of glass from a broken window.
D. A black ball-point pen.
13. The protection of a crime scene is the responsibility of:

A. the first MP at the scene.
B. the on-duty MPI.
C. the MP duty officer.
D. the individual who reported the crime.
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