12 Questions
What is the primary reason why outdoor crime scenes are challenging to scrutinize?
Exposure to natural elements such as rain, wind, or heat
What is the common characteristic shared by all crime scenes, regardless of their type or nature of the crime?
Potential for contamination
What is the primary distinction between outdoor and indoor crime scenes?
Exposure to natural elements
What is the term for the omission of a responsibility that is ordered by a public law and makes the criminal accountable to punishment?
Omission of responsibility
Which type of crime scene is characterized by offences done by means of transport?
Conveyance crime scene
What is the purpose of crime scene investigation, according to the text?
To retrieve maximum physical evidence
What is the primary aim of a crime scene examination?
To identify, document, and gather evidence at the scene of a crime
According to Locard's Exchange Principle, what occurs when an individual comes into contact with an object or another individual?
A transfer of physical evidence
What is the role of a Medical Examiner in a crime scene investigation?
To recognize the dead, determine the cause and manner of death, and inform the subsequent scene
What is the term for the 'body of the crime' that must be clear at a crime scene?
Corpus Delicti
What is the second part of Locard's Principle?
The strength, period, and nature of the contact determine the extent of the transmission
How many stages are involved in a crime scene investigation?
7 stages
Test your understanding of the fundamental concepts in criminal justice. This quiz covers the definition of a crime and a crime scene, including the role of law enforcement and crime scene investigators. Learn about the key elements of a crime and how evidence is collected.
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