Being Able to Account for an Item of Evidence from the Time

question 30

Multiple Choice

Being able to account for an item of evidence from the time of its finding to its presentation in court is known as: _____.

• A) contingency processing
• B) chain of custody
• C) possession accountability
• D) chain of accountability

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Definitions:

Organisational Processes

Organisational processes are the series of actions or steps taken by an organization to achieve its objectives, involving tasks such as planning, decision-making, and execution.

Innate Pecking Behavior

A natural and instinctual action performed by birds to peck at objects, often for food or as part of exploratory behavior.

Herring Gull Chicks

The young of herring gulls, a species of large seabirds known for their adaptability and varied diet.

Tinbergen

Refers to Nikolaas Tinbergen, a biologist known for his foundational work in animal behavior and ethology.