CMI Evidence Collection & Forensic Analysis

Question 1

What is the primary objective of evidence collection in marine investigations?

Accepted Answer

To gather accurate evidence

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To assign blame

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To delay investigations

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To protect the shipowner only

Question 2

Which method helps preserve evidence integrity?

Accepted Answer

Chain of custody

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Ignoring documentation

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Leaving evidence unattended

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Mixing evidence from different sources

Question 3

What type of evidence is crucial in forensic marine investigations?

Accepted Answer

Physical evidence

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Crew rumors

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Weather forecasts

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Advertising materials

Question 4

Why is photographing the accident scene important?

Accepted Answer

To provide visual records

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To create publicity

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To delay cleanup

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To replace witness statements

Question 5

Which technique assists in analyzing mechanical failures?

Accepted Answer

Forensic engineering

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Financial auditing

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Marketing analysis

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Crew interviews only

Question 6

What is the role of toxicology in marine accident investigations?

Accepted Answer

Determine substance effects

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Check cargo manifests

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Evaluate weather data

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Manage ship finances

Question 7

Why is maintaining evidence chain of custody crucial?

Accepted Answer

Ensures evidence admissibility

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Reduces paperwork

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Allows evidence mixing

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Limits evidence collection

Question 8

How should evidence be stored?

Accepted Answer

Secure and labeled storage

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Open storage

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Mixed with unrelated items

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Left unattended

Question 9

What is the final step in forensic evidence analysis?

Accepted Answer

Final report

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Evidence destruction

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Data deletion

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Ignoring findings