Quiz Answers

MODULE 1: INTRODUCTION TO DNA

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1. D: All of the above
2. C: Deoxyribonucleic acid
3. C: Link different crime scenes to each other
4. A: True
5. A: True

MODULE 2: DNA EVIDENCE IDENTIFICATION: WHERE TO FIND DNA?

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1. B: False
2. B: False
3. D: Limits tracking of material to other areas
4. D: Using an alternate light source
5. B: False
6. A: True
7. C: The first responding officer
8. D: All of the above
9. D: All of the above
10. C: Limiting access at the crime scene

MODULE 3: DNA: EVIDENCE COLLECTION AND PRESERVATION

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1. C: Non-porous surfaces
2. B: secure the condom then place in a hard container
3. B: False
4. C: Air dried, packaged separately, in a paper bag
5. A: True
6. A: Evidence tape
7. C: Keep evidence cool
8. D: All of the above
9. D: Use a sterile, disposable scalpel
10. C: Identifies all persons who had possession of the evidence

Answers:

1. A: CODIS
2. D: All of the above
3. C: Identical twins
4. D: All of the above
5. C: A case other investigators, for whatever reason, could not solve

MODULE 5: Summary and Conclusion

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1. C: To determine if the evidence came from the suspect or another person
2. C: Anyone who had lawful access to the crime scene
3. C: Clean with a solution of bleach and water (1:10), rinse thoroughly
4. A: Individuals that are convicted of certain crimes and DNA profiles from unsolved crimes
5. A: Collect the stained area and package in paper
6. C: Both A and B
7. A: Be destroyed by environmental factors
8. C: Evidence from the crime scene is compared to a known sample
9. D: All of the above
10. C: Disposable or sterile single use implements
11. D: All of the above
12. D: All of the above
13. B: The rounded end of the toothpick is used
14. B: The fundamental building block for an individual's genetic makeup
15. C: To establish identities of people who has possession of the evidence
16. A: Fragile
17. C: Both A and B
18. B: Use a new sterile swab and air dry
19. D: All of the above
20. D: All of the above

PRE-AND-POST TEST FOR THE COURSE:
DNA Evidence for the Law Enforcement Professional

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1. B. Everyone who had lawful access to the crime scene
2. A. Individuals who are convicted of certain crimes
   C. DNA profiles from unsolved crime scenes
3. C. Both of the above answers are correct
4. C. Evidence from the crime scene is compared to a known sample
5. A. Disposable or sterile, single-use implements
6. A. Offender and Forensic
7. D. All of the above answers are correct
8. B. The fundamental building block for a individual's genetic makeup
9. A. Fragile
10. D. All of the above answers are correct
11. B. Use a new sterile swab or a piece of sterile gauze and air dry
12. E. All of the above answers are correct
13. D. All of the above answers are correct
14. A. Collect the stained area and package in paper
15. A. Be destroyed by environmental factors
    B. Be used to identify a suspect or victim
16. A. Submit the entire item if possible
    B. Use a new or clean scalpel blade to scrape crusted stains from the surface
    E. Each sample should be collected into a proper evidence envelope or paper that has been folded into a paper bindle
17. D. All of the above answers are correct
18. D. All of the above answers are correct
19. C. To establish the identities of those people who have had physical possession of the evidence
20. A. This action helps to prevent contamination of DNA evidence
    B. This action will help in maintaining the chain of custody of evidence
21. A. Clean between evidence collections with a sterilizing solution such as bleach and water (1:10) and thoroughly rinse with water
22. A. To determine if the evidence came from the suspect or someone else

Adapted from the National Institute of Justice What Every Law Enforcement Officer Should Know About DNA Evidence