CSI Documentation Techniques 2

Question 1

What is the primary purpose of a crime scene sketch?

Accepted Answer

To provide accurate measurements and spatial relationships

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To replace photographs

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To record witness statements

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To identify suspects

Question 2

Which type of crime scene sketch shows an overhead view looking straight down?

Accepted Answer

Bird's-eye (floor plan) sketch

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Elevation sketch

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Exploded view sketch

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Perspective sketch

Question 3

When documenting bloodstain patterns, which measurement is most critical to record?

Accepted Answer

The angle of impact and distance from the origin

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The color of the stain

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The age of the stain

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The texture of the surface

Question 4

What does 'triangulation' mean in the context of crime scene sketching?

Accepted Answer

Locating a point by measuring from two fixed reference points

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Drawing a triangle around evidence

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Using three cameras to photograph evidence

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A method of fingerprint classification

Question 5

Which note-taking practice best supports courtroom testimony months after the investigation?

Accepted Answer

Taking contemporaneous, detailed notes during scene processing

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Writing notes from memory after leaving the scene

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Recording only major findings to save time

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Relying solely on photographs instead of written notes

Question 6

What is a 'rough sketch' in crime scene documentation?

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A preliminary, not-to-scale drawing made at the scene for reference

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A sketch drawn by a suspect

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A digital rendering of the scene

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A sketch completed after evidence is removed

Question 7

Why should a CSI record the condition of lighting at a crime scene?

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Because lighting conditions may affect what was visible to witnesses or suspects

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To select the correct camera filter

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To comply with OSHA regulations

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To determine the age of the evidence