CSI Management Principles 4

Question 1

A CSI unit is reorganized so that latent print examiners, DNA analysts, and digital forensics staff all report to a single manager. This structure is known as:

Accepted Answer

A functional structure

Answer

A functional structure groups employees by specialty or function, such as forensic discipline, under a common manager.

Question 2

During a high-profile case, a CSI supervisor receives pressure from a detective to rush evidence processing. The supervisor should:

Accepted Answer

Follow established prioritization protocols and explain timeline constraints to the detective

Answer

Adhering to established protocols protects evidence integrity and provides a defensible basis for processing timelines, regardless of external pressure.

Question 3

A manager who uses informal authority built on expertise and respect, rather than positional power, is exercising which type of power?

Accepted Answer

Expert power

Answer

Expert power derives from a leader's knowledge, skills, and credibility in a field, independent of their formal organizational title.

Question 4

A CSI manager is informed that a new state law affects how biological evidence must be stored. To comply, the manager should FIRST:

Accepted Answer

Review the law's requirements and assess current procedures against the new standard

Answer

A gap analysis comparing current procedures to the new legal standard is the necessary first step before determining what changes to implement.

Question 5

Which scenario BEST illustrates the principle of 'unity of command' in a CSI unit?

Accepted Answer

Each investigator reports directly to one CSI supervisor only

Answer

Unity of command means each subordinate has one and only one direct supervisor, preventing conflicting orders and role confusion.

(CSI) Crime Scene Investigator Practice Test

(CSI) Crime Scene Investigator Practice Test

CSI Management Principles 4