Canadian Evidence Quiz

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Q.1)

What could be a result of, after collecting and storing evidence, the " Chain Of Custody" being broken A. B. C. D. Evidence may no longer be admissible in court The accused could walk free Professionalism would be in question All of the above

Q.2)

Who determines what evidence will or will not be admitted in court A. B. C. D. Judge Prosecutor Defence Council The accused

Q.3)

Evidence given about an accused's history of similar bad acts is called A. B. C. D. Best Evidence Rule Similar fact evidence Bad luck defence Character evidence

Q.4)

A witness who is giving testimony is giving what type of evidence A. B. C. D. Direct Trace Similar fact Circumstantial

Q.5)

Which best describes Chain of Custody A. B. C. D. Destruction of evidence Continuity of evidence Storing of old evidence A suspect taken into custody

Q.6)

Opinion evidence is given by court certified expert witnesses A. B. True False

Q.7)

The six core steps to containing evidence are A. B. C. D. Collect, Secure, Preserve, Identify, Ensure Continuity, Log Collect, Secure, Preserve, Store , Ensure Continuity, Log Collect, Secure, Preserve, Identify, Ensure Continuity, Court Collect, Package, Preserve, Identify, Ensure Continuity, Log

Q.8)

Which of the following is an exception to the hearsay rule A. B. C. D. Ex-parte testimony Dying declaration Best evidence rule All of the above

Q.9)

" The Best Evidence Rule" refers to the best evidence available such as an original document over a copy A. B. True False

Q.10)

Real evidence is A. B. C. D. physical evidence a baseball bat a gun All of the above

Q.11)

What is Documentary evidence A. B. C. D. Phone records any document which is presented and allowed as evidence An NSF cheque All of the above

Q.12)

What is the best definition of "admissible evidence"? A. B. C. D. Relevant evidence to a proceeding that has not been excluded by a judge Evidence that the defence wishes to have tossed Best evidence rule None of the above

Q.13)

Evidence that relates to a series of facts other than the particular fact sought to be proved A. B. C. Circumstantial evidence Similar fact evidence Documentary evidence

D. Q.14)

None of the above

A witness who testifies as to the habits and reputation of another person is giving what type of evidence A. B. C. D. Circumstantial evidence Character evidence Trace evidence Conscripted evidence

Q.15)

Fingerprints, hair, cosmetics, plant fibers, blood, mineral fibers are considered what type of evidence in a criminal case A. B. C. D. Conscripted evidence Trace evidence Hearsay evidence None of the above

Q.16)

Demonstrative Evidence include photos, x-rays, videotapes, movies, sound recordings, diagrams, forensic animation, maps, drawings, graphs, animation, simulations, and models A. B. True False

Q.17)

Evidence obtained from a person against his or her interest, such as bodily fluids, or a confession or admission; usually through a Charter Violation is called what type of evidence A. B. C. D. Trace Conscripted Hard Similar fact evidence

Q.18)

Evidence of prior bad acts by the accused is called A. B. C. D. Similar fact evidence Circumstantial evidence Bad luck evidence None of the above

Q.19)

A gun would be what type of evidence __________________