MCQs on Crime Scene Investigation

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MCQs on Crime Scene Investigation

1. The first officer arriving at a crime scene should first:
A) Collect physical evidence
B) Take photographs
C) Secure the scene and ensure safety
D) Interview witnesses
Answer: C) Secure the scene and ensure safety – Protection of life > scene preservation > evidence collection

2. The "chain of custody" in crime scene investigation refers to:
A) The order of witnesses
B) Documentation of evidence from collection to court presentation
C) List of officers at the scene
D) Sequence of crimes committed
Answer: B) Documentation of evidence from collection to court presentation

3. Which method of crime scene search is best for large outdoor areas?
A) Spiral method
B) Grid/Zone method
C) Line/Strip method
D) Wheel method
Answer: C) Line/Strip method – Team walks in parallel lines

4. Transient evidence at a crime scene includes:
A) Fingerprints on glass
B) Blood stains
C) Odor, temperature, freshness of blood
D) Bullet casings
Answer: C) Odor, temperature, freshness of blood – Evidence that can change or disappear quickly

5. The primary purpose of crime scene photography is to:
A) Replace written notes
B) Create a permanent visual record before evidence is disturbed
C) Identify the suspect
D) Enhance latent prints
Answer: B) Create a permanent visual record before evidence is disturbed

6. Which of the following is done FIRST while photographing a crime scene?
A) Close-up photos of evidence
B) Mid-range photos
C) Overall/Long-range photos
D) Photos with scale
Answer: C) Overall/Long-range photos – Establishes the scene context first

7. Locard’s Exchange Principle states:
A) Every contact leaves a trace
B) Crime scene should not be disturbed
C) Evidence must be photographed first
D) Chain of custody is mandatory
Answer: A) Every contact leaves a trace – Basis of forensic science

8. A crime scene sketch must include:
A) Artistic details
B) Scale, legend, and measurements
C) Only the victim’s position
D) Color codes for evidence
Answer: B) Scale, legend, and measurements – For accuracy and admissibility

9. Which evidence should be collected first at a crime scene?
A) Trace evidence
B) Perishable/Transient evidence
C) Bullet casings
D) Documents
Answer: B) Perishable/Transient evidence – Like blood in rain, footprints in dust

10. The inner perimeter at a crime scene is also called:
A) Command post
B) Core crime scene
C) Media area
D) Staging area
Answer: B) Core crime scene – Where the crime occurred and most evidence lies

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