PCI Evidence Collection & Chain of Custody 3

Question 1

Which type of evidence is considered most objective because it is not subject to human interpretation at the time of collection?

Accepted Answer

Physical evidence

Answer

Physical evidence (real evidence) exists independently of human perception and is not subject to the biases or memory errors that affect testimonial evidence.

Question 2

The 'best evidence rule' in legal proceedings requires that:

Accepted Answer

The original document is produced rather than a copy when contents are disputed

Answer

The best evidence rule requires production of the original document when its contents are at issue, unless the original is unavailable for a valid reason.

Question 3

When documenting a crime scene through sketching, the investigator should include:

Accepted Answer

A north arrow, scale, legend, and the sketcher's identification

Answer

A proper crime scene sketch must include orientation (north arrow), a scale or scale notation, a legend identifying symbols, and the preparer's identification.

Question 4

In investigations involving employee misconduct, which consideration is most important before collecting electronic evidence from a company computer?

Accepted Answer

Verifying the company's electronic monitoring policy and employee consent agreements

Answer

Reviewing the company's monitoring policy and any consent agreements employees signed determines the legal authority to collect electronic evidence without additional legal process.

Question 5

When an investigator must collect soil or dirt samples as evidence, the appropriate method is to:

Accepted Answer

Collect samples from multiple locations including control samples away from the scene

Answer

Soil evidence requires collection from the area of interest plus control samples from surrounding areas to allow meaningful laboratory comparison.

(PCI) Professional Certified Investigator Practice Test

(PCI) Professional Certified Investigator Practice Test

PCI Evidence Collection & Chain of Custody 3