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Unit 1 Intro to Forensic Science Review
Unit 1 Intro to Forensic Science Review
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This person studies the effects of drugs and chemicals on the human body.
Pedologist
Odontologist
Toxicologist
Medical examiner
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staggering increase in crime rates in the U.S.
all of the above
advent of DNA profiling
increase in drug-related arrests
3
Which of the following statements is NOT true about the microscope?
clean microscopes lenses with lens paper ONLY
High power objective makes the image look smaller
Field of view is the area within the circle of light
Carry a microscope with one hand under base and on the arm
4
PPE stands for:
Personal Protective Equipment
Proper Protective Equipment
Proper Precautions in the Environment
None of the above
5
Which of the following is NOT true about lab safety?
Always buy chemicals in the smallest quantities needed
When chemicals get on/in skin/eyes, flush for 15 minutes.
Pour unused chemicals back into the stock solution.
Dispose of waste with accordance to environmental laws.
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Locard's Principle
Gross Principle
DNA Initiative
Bertillon Principle
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Why is it important for an experiment to contain a control? So that scientists can...
hypothesize
make observations
take measurements
compare what has the effect in the experiement
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Which unit examines and compares tool mark evidence?
serology unit
toxicology unit
trace evidence unit
firearms unit
9
When we make an educated guess we are forming:
a factor
variables
a hypothesis
data
10
The study of insects and their relationship to criminal investigation is known as:
Forensic engineer
Medical examiner
Pedologist
Forensic entomologist
11
Who established the first workable crime laboratory?
Doyle
Locard
Osborn
Galton
12
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Locard
Gross
Landsteiner
Vidocq
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Locard's Principle
Jurisprudence
The CSI Effect
The Scientific Method
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Our recorded observations are called:
control factors
hypotheses
experiments
data
15
What is the total magnification of a specimen if the eye piece is 10X and the objective is 55X?
5500
55
550
65
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Carpi Diem
Semper Fi
Modus Operandi
Corpus Delecti
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Many serial killers show a pattern in their multiple killings. This is known as:
Corpus delecti or elements of the crime
Modus Vivendi or way of living
Carpe diem or seize the day
Modus Operandi or A person's "M.O."
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This person applies the principles of dental science to the law.
Toxicologist
Odontologist
Pedologist
Medical examiner
19
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Gunshot wounds create more blood spatter than stab wounds.
The person was didn't have much blood to begin with.
The person was killed somewhere else then moved to the alley
The body was that of a small person.
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Who analyzes materials such as ink, paper, and toners to determine legitimacy of the material?
Forensic engineer
Forensic entomologist
Document examiner
Criminalist
21
Who developed the system known as anthropometry?
Bertillon
Galton
Goddard
Gross
22
Who is known as the "father of forensic toxicology"?
Orfilia
Locard
Lattes
Osborn
23
Who performs autopsies and determine the cause and time of death?
Coroner
Forensic entomologist
Medical examiner
Criminalist
24
This person analyzes, identifies, and interprets items that may help solve crimes:
Criminalist
Document examiner
Forensic entomologist
Medical examiner
25
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Lattes
Locard
Gross
Landsteiner
26
Forensic science is the application of science to:
crime scene reconstruction
civil law
speech making
both criminal and civil laws
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In a criminal investigation, the _____ is the overall situation being investigated.
paradigm
snapshot
event segment
incident
28
At the end of the scientific method, we must state a:
conclusion
question
purpose
hypothesis
29
This person studies soil and its natural environment.
Forensic entomologist
Toxicologist
Odontologist
Pedologist
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Which area of science is NOT involved in criminalistics?
metallurgy
geology
chemistry
none of the above
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The first step in the scientific method is:
making observations
defining the problem/asking the question
conducting experiments
analyzing data
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The basic function of a forensic scientist include:
analysis of physical evidence
Train law personal on proper collection of physical evidence
providing expert testimony
all of the above
33
Who started the first definitive study of fingerprints as a method of personal identification?
Goddard
Galton
Lattes
Gross
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What is the purpose of the MSDS?
All of the above
Provide the chemical product information
Provide the first aid measures
Provides toxicological information
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What is the condition being changed in an experiment called?
control
changer
observation
variable
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