ETC Storage & Preservation 5

Question 1

Which of the following BEST describes the purpose of a property room audit?

Accepted Answer

To verify that all stored items match their chain of custody documentation

Answer

A property room audit reconciles physical evidence items against their custody documentation to detect discrepancies, missing items, or procedural violations.

Question 2

A sexual assault evidence kit (SAEK) is typically stored at what temperature prior to submission to the crime lab?

Accepted Answer

Refrigerated (2–8°C)

Answer

SAEKs containing biological swabs and samples are refrigerated at 2–8°C to slow degradation while preventing freeze-thaw damage to delicate biological materials.

Question 3

When an evidence technician discovers mold growing inside a sealed evidence bag, the FIRST action should be to:

Accepted Answer

Notify a supervisor and document the condition before taking any action

Answer

Discovering mold requires immediate notification of a supervisor and documentation so that a chain of custody record reflects the contamination event before any corrective action alters the evidence.

Question 4

What does the term 'evidence purge' refer to in an evidence management context?

Accepted Answer

The authorized disposal of evidence no longer needed for legal proceedings

Answer

An evidence purge is the authorized, documented process of disposing of evidence after all legal proceedings are concluded and retention periods have been met.

Question 5

Which of the following actions would MOST directly compromise the integrity of stored electronic evidence?

Accepted Answer

Connecting the device to a network or power source without write-blocking

Answer

Connecting a device to a network or power source without write-blocking can alter timestamps, auto-update apps, or synchronize data, changing the evidentiary state of the device.

(ETC) Evidence Technician Certification Practice Test

(ETC) Evidence Technician Certification Practice Test

ETC Storage & Preservation 5