Which of the following is a step in the methodology?

• A. Obtains search warrant
• B. Evaluate and Secure the Scene
• C. Collect the Evidence
• D. All of the above

Answer: (D)

The question tests understanding of the steps that make up a standard investigative methodology for handling evidence. Evaluating and securing the scene is essential to protect people, prevent contamination, and establish the starting conditions so that evidence isn’t compromised. Obtaining a search warrant is a legal prerequisite in many cases, ensuring that the seizure and collection of evidence are admissible and properly authorized. Collecting the evidence is the actual gathering process, done in a way that preserves integrity and maintains chain of custody. Because each of these steps plays a distinct and important role in a proper procedure, the best answer is all of the above—the full methodology includes evaluating and securing the scene, obtaining a warrant, and collecting the evidence.