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22. When preparing to draw a crime scene sketch, you should first take in the whole crime scene, then ask yourself, what is relevant and what should be included in the sketch.a. Trueb. False

21. Which of the following was NOT a solvability factor?a. Forensic evidenceb. Non-forensic evidencec. Victim and witness reportsd. Victim/suspect relationships

7. All of the following are characteristics of effective notes EXCEPT:a. Legibleb. Chronological orderc. Opinionatedd. Accurate

10. To ensure admissibility of the evidence in court, one thing you need to be able to do is establish its custody from discovery to the present.a. Trueb. False

16. Which of the following was NOT a common characteristic of effective investigators?a. Emotionally well balancedb. Friendly and courteousc. Suspectingd. Culturally adroit

19. Arrest is defined as the act of taking an adult or juvenile into physical custody by authority of law for the purpose of charging the person with a criminal offense, a delinquent act, or status offense, terminating with the recording of a specific offense.a. Trueb. False

20. When comparing a tool to a tool mark, the tool mark is compared directly with the tool itself.a. Trueb. False

13. In order for a report to be accurate, both favorable and unfavorable information must be included.a. Trueb. False

23. The events of an investigation contained in a report should be as as possible to help the reader understand the report.a. Variedb. Vaguec. Emotionald. Chronological

25. You can send live ammunition through the mail if you use insured parcel post, air express, FedEx, or UPS, and specify that the person who receives the evidence is to sign for it.a. Trueb. False