Db Ch 9
- 1.
Which is the most accurate statistic regarding wrongful deaths in the United States?
- A.
Half of all female victims in recent years were killed by husbands or boyfriends
- B.
Around one-third of murder victims are females, and two-third are males
- C.
Ninety percent of all murders are committed with firearms
- D.
Whites are most likely to be killed by other whites
Correct Answer
D. Whites are most likely to be killed by other whites -
- 2.
Which is an accurate trend relating to wrongful deaths in the United States?
- A.
Random stranger homicides are on the rise
- B.
Approximately 35,000 people are murdered each year
- C.
Urban murder rates are almost three times as great as are rural murder rates
- D.
Murder rates tend to increase in winter and decrease as spring approaches
Correct Answer
A. Random stranger homicides are on the rise -
- 3.
A student kills his parents at their home then drives to school and kills two students. Which best describes these wrongful deaths?
- A.
A spree
- B.
A mass murder
- C.
A serial murder
- D.
A crime of passion
Correct Answer
A. A spree -
- 4.
Which aspect of homicide investigations is most prone to error?
- A.
Determining the cause of death
- B.
Preserving the crime scene
- C.
Locating reliable witnesses
- D.
Apprehending the perpetrator
Correct Answer
B. Preserving the crime scene -
- 5.
A murder victim is found with wounds indicating severe bleeding, but there is very little blood near the body. What is most likely the cause?
- A.
The wound was caused by a very thin, sharp knife
- B.
The body was moved from the place of death
- C.
The victim died very quickly, thus reducing the blood flow
- D.
The perpetrator cleaned the body to remove evidence
Correct Answer
B. The body was moved from the place of death -
- 6.
Which is true regarding exit wounds?
- A.
Small amount of blood
- B.
Ragged appearance
- C.
Smudging ring
- D.
Tattooing
Correct Answer
B. Ragged appearance -
- 7.
Which best describes VI-CAP?
- A.
A recent FBI study of serial murderers
- B.
A program designed to prevent autoerotic deaths
- C.
A computer information clearing house for murders
- D.
A suicide hotline in major urban areas
Correct Answer
C. A computer information clearing house for murders -
- 8.
The clearance rate for murders is much higher than for any other type of crime
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 9.
The three most important pieces of information to be included in an officer's crime scene notes are the victim's name, the witnesses' names, and the position of the body
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. False -
- 10.
A victim's declaration of a suspect's identity is valid only if the victim does indeed die of the wounds inflicted
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 11.
Rigor mortis usually sets in about nine hours after death occurs
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. False -
- 12.
Bodies found in water generally decompose about twice as fast as do those found in air
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. False -
- 13.
Evidence of soot is present with contact wounds
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 14.
The NCACV is conducted by the U.S. Marshal's service
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. False -
- 15.
An estimated _______ people are murdered every year, and most of these (an estimated 85 Percent) involve people who knew each other
- A.
15,500
- B.
25,500
- C.
32,500
- D.
22,500
Correct Answer
A. 15,500 -
- 16.
Mass murder entails the killing of ___ or more victims at one location within one event
- A.
Three
- B.
Four
- C.
Five
- D.
Ten
Correct Answer
B. Four -
- 17.
Serial murder happens over time and officially involves the killing of several victims in ___ or more seperate events
- A.
Two
- B.
Three
- C.
Four
- D.
Five
Correct Answer
B. Three -
- 18.
Categories of homicide are generally divided into TWO distinct classifications:
- A.
Murder
- B.
Manslaughter
- C.
Accidental
- D.
Natural
- E.
Suicide
- F.
First degree
- G.
Second degree
Correct Answer(s)
A. Murder
B. Manslaughter -
- 19.
An officer becomes _______ when he becomes aware of the crime scene situation and is prepared to take certain immediate actions, the focus being identifying any aspects of the scene that might be subject to chemical change, change by dissipation, or change because something was moved.
- A.
Scene-conscious
- B.
Evidetiary-aware
- C.
Action-oriented
- D.
Evidence-preventative
Correct Answer
A. Scene-conscious -
- 20.
A good practive for investigators is to have multiple people identify the deceased to avoid mistaken identity
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 21.
Under Federal rules of evidence, dying declarations must be offered in a criminal prosecution only for murder or in a civil action
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 22.
Some states permit the admission of dying declarations in all situations (other than homicide or civil)
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 23.
The destruction of cells and organs due to an aseptic chemical process is known as _____
- A.
Autolysis
- B.
Chemotosis
- C.
Degenisis
- D.
Antrochemolysis
Correct Answer
A. Autolysis -
- 24.
____________ is the cooling of the body's temperature to that of its surroundings
- A.
Algor mortis
- B.
Rigor mortis
- C.
Lividity
- D.
Dipertia
Correct Answer
A. Algor mortis -
- 25.
The identification of insects has been proven to be one way that the time of death can be determined. Investigators should consider contacting a(n) __________ (insect expert) for advice at this stage of the investigation.
- A.
Entomologist
- B.
Anthropologist
- C.
Arachologist
- D.
Secmologist
Correct Answer
A. Entomologist -
- 26.
________ studies the clues to the cause of death found in the corpse as a medical phenomenon
- A.
Forensic pathology
- B.
Forensic entomology
- C.
Forensic anthropology
- D.
Forensic medicine
Correct Answer
A. Forensic pathology -
- 27.
________ is the branch that studies skeletons and human remains, usually to seek clues as to the identity, race, and sex of their former owner
- A.
Forensic pathology
- B.
Forensic entomology
- C.
Forensic anthropology
- D.
Forensic evidence
Correct Answer
C. Forensic anthropology -
- 28.
A basic guide for the effect of environment on decomposition is given as ______ law (or ratio)
- A.
Casper's
- B.
Jeffries
- C.
Jones's
- D.
Thompson's
Correct Answer
A. Casper's -
- 29.
The most important variable on body decomposition is it's accessability to insects, particularly flies
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 30.
After death the pupils of the eyes may become irregular in size and shape and typically become milky and cloudy in color within ________ hours of death
- A.
2 to 4
- B.
8 to 10
- C.
3 to 6
- D.
10 to 12
Correct Answer
B. 8 to 10 -
- 31.
A corpse will feel cool to the touch from ______ hours after death and will remain the same temperature as its surroundings for about 24 hours after death
- A.
8 to 12
- B.
4 to 6
- C.
6 to 10
- D.
2 to 4
Correct Answer
A. 8 to 12 -
- 32.
Rigor mortis sets in _____ hours after death and starts at the same time throughout the body, but first appears in the jaws and neck and moves towards the feet usually completing in 8 to 12 hours.
- A.
1 to 2
- B.
2 to 4
- C.
3 to 6
- D.
2 to 3
Correct Answer
B. 2 to 4 -
- 33.
Postmortem lividity may appear anywhere between __________ after death. After lividity has set in for 12 hours, the body will not diminish in color and will remain unchanged
- A.
30 minutes to 4 hours
- B.
1 to 3 hours
- C.
30 minutes to 2 hours
- D.
1 to 2 hours
Correct Answer
A. 30 minutes to 4 hours -
- 34.
The IACP offers a working formula to determine the estimated time of death when it is thought to be less than 24 hours. What is the average rate of heat loss (Y) as shown in the following formula? 98.6 (normal temp.) 2 (rectal temp) X no. of hours since death Y (average rate of heat loss)
- A.
1.5
- B.
2
- C.
2.5
- D.
.5
- E.
3
Correct Answer
A. 1.5 -
- 35.
The significance of _________ is that it indicates that the victim was close to his or her assailant, although the firearm was not actually touching the skin
- A.
Smudging
- B.
Tattooing
- C.
Gun shot residue
- D.
Entrance wounds
Correct Answer
A. Smudging -
- 36.
Tiny pinpoint hemorrhages may result from the discharge of unburned powder being deposited into the skin called _______
- A.
Smudging
- B.
Tattooing
- C.
Gun shot residue
- D.
Entrance wounds
Correct Answer
B. Tattooing -
- 37.
In recent years, gunshot residue (GSR) has been somewhat discredited and its usefulness limited, if not disregarded
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 38.
Because lead is commonly found in the environment, the presence of it on a persons hands is not considered significant for GSR tests. therefore, most GSR techniques concentrate on barium and _________. However most .22 ammunition does not contain it.
- A.
Antimony
- B.
Sulphur
- C.
Zinc
- D.
Parrafin
Correct Answer
A. Antimony -
- 39.
Most gunpowder used today is __________ which means it is a combination of nitroglycerin and cellulose nitrate.
- A.
Double base
- B.
Nitro-cell
- C.
Nitro-combo
- D.
Double concentrated
Correct Answer
A. Double base -
- 40.
___________ involves the swabbing of a suspects hands with cotton swabs and then soaking them in an acid solution. It only shows that the element is present but not in what form.
- A.
Atomic absorption
- B.
Gunshot residue tests
- C.
Paraffin tests
- D.
Barrium testing
Correct Answer
A. Atomic absorption -
- 41.
In gunshot tests, most labs will not test samples collected from living persons more than ___ hours after the shooting
- A.
2
- B.
4
- C.
6
- D.
12
- E.
24
Correct Answer
C. 6 -
- 42.
Second only to the handgun, the most common weapon with which officers are confronted is the _______
- A.
Shotgun
- B.
Knife
- C.
Assault rifle
- D.
Blunt object
Correct Answer
A. Shotgun -
- 43.
A shotgun shell may project anywhere from 200 small pellets (birdshot) to ___ larger (buckshot) to 1 large lead projectile (slug)
- A.
9
- B.
12
- C.
20
- D.
18
Correct Answer
A. 9 -
- 44.
The shotgun wadding usually remains in the skin of the victim if discharged within ____ feet
- A.
10
- B.
6
- C.
12
- D.
20
- E.
25
Correct Answer
A. 10 -
- 45.
_______ is murder that arouses intense public interest
- A.
Sensational murder
- B.
Spree murder
- C.
Serial murder
- D.
Mass murder
Correct Answer
A. Sensational murder -
- 46.
___________ (a subclass of serial murder) commonly attracts public interest because of the instances of torture and violence that are typically associated with this type of crime
- A.
Lust murders
- B.
Spree murders
- C.
Sensational murders
- D.
Violent murders
Correct Answer
A. Lust murders -
- 47.
The _________________ marks the difference between a spree murder and a serial murder
- A.
Lack of a cooling-off period
- B.
Number of victims
- C.
Selection of victims
- D.
Motive
Correct Answer
A. Lack of a cooling-off period -
- 48.
The ________ of a crime is the intrinsic part of the crime that the criminal must include in order for him or her to be satisfied and thus is present in every crime committed by the same person (although it does evolve over time)
- A.
Signature
- B.
Markings
- C.
Evidence
- D.
Motive
Correct Answer
A. Signature -
- 49.
Investigators should consider any hanging or suffocation crime scene as a possible _________
- A.
Autoerotic death
- B.
Suicide
- C.
Murder
- D.
Cover up murder
Correct Answer
A. Autoerotic death -
- 50.
The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention showed that _______ people in the United States die by suicide every year
- A.
33,000
- B.
22,000
- C.
12,500
- D.
26,500
Correct Answer
A. 33,000 -
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