Chapter 5

Question 0

A series of crime scene photographs taken in a sequential manner from general to specific subject matter. (5-83)

Answer 0

coordinated photo series

Question 1

The process by which evidence is handled, transferred, and accounted for between the time of discovery and disposition of the case. (5-92)

Answer 1

chain of custody

Question 2

A location at which a suspected criminal offense has occurred. (5-80)

Answer 2

crime scene

Question 3

Portable forensic science kits that contain commonly needed crime scene processing items used to protect, record, search, and collect physical evidence from indoor and outdoor scenes. (5-97)

Answer 3

crime-scene equipment kits

Question 4

A measured drawing of the scene, showing the relative location of all important items, particularly physical evidence. (5-86)

Answer 4

crime-scene sketch

Question 5

Unrealistic jury expectation that convincing forensic evidence will be located at all crime scenes. (5-99)

Answer 5

CSI effect

Question 6

Photos that are recorded and transmitted by computer in electronic digital form rather than in film form. (5-83)

Answer 6

digital photography

Question 7

Death crime scenes that are open to interpretation because of natural conditions or circumstances. (5-95)

Answer 7

equivocal death scenes

Question 8

A crime scene search method in which searchers process the area in a crisscross fashion, often used for large outdoor scenes. (5-91)

Answer 8

grid search method

Question 9

An easily recognizable object placed next to an item of evidence during crime scene photography. (5-84)

Answer 9

measurement marker

Question 10

Imparting unique personality traits at a crime scene my actions or evidence. (5-95)

Answer 10

personation

Question 11

An inaccurate photographic result in which true relationships between objects are not achieved. (5-83)

Answer 11

photographic distortion

Question 12

Evidence of a tangible nature that may be of importance during an investigation or a subsequent judicial proceeding. (5-92)

Answer 12

physical evidence

Question 13

Crime scene sketching technique in which walls and ceiling are pictured as if on the same plane as the floor. (5-86)

Answer 13

projection

Question 14

A crime scene sketching method in which two right angles are drawn from the evidence item to the nearest permanent object. (5-86)

Answer 14

rectangular coordinate method

Question 15

The time required for law enforcement officers to arrive at a crime scene after receiving a complaint or call for service. (5-82)

Answer 15

response time

Question 16

A crime scene searching technique in which the area to be searched is divided into equal areas of searching responsibility. (5-91)

Answer 16

sector search method

Question 17

A crime scene searching method in which the researchers move through the scene in an ever expanding fashion from the center to the outside perimeter. (5-91)

Answer 17

spiral search method

Question 18

Attempts to redirect an investigation away from the logical truths. (5-95)

Answer 18

staging

Question 19

A crime scene searching method in which the researcher starts at one end of the scene and walks directly across until the opposite end is reached. The surgery then turns and walks back toward the original end searching to the right or left of the original path. (5-90)

Answer 19

strip search method

Question 20

Went two objects come in contact with each other, evidence will be exchanged from one surface to another, with traces left at the scene and taken from the scene. (5-82)

Answer 20

theory of transfer

Question 21

A crime scene measuring method in which measurements are taken from two fixed points to the evidence object, thus forming a triangle as a frame of reference. (5-86)

Answer 21

triangulation

Question 22

This takes place when evidence is altered, removed, or destroyed in any manner. (5-82)

Answer 22

crime scene contamination

Question 23

When serial, or recurring, offenders engage in repetitive, ritualistic acts at numerous scenes, conduct can be termed: (5-95)

Answer 23

signature actions