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Introduction to Forensic Science #1
Introduction to Forensic Science #1
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Exam review of history of forensic science, careers and scientists, and law basics.
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Exact records kept of each person who has handled the evidence is known as what
class evidence
chain of custody
ballistics
entomology
2
Immediately following death, the muscles relax then become rigid. This is called
algor mortis
delta mortis
livor mortis
rigor mortis
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Scientists & Historical Figures: Father of body identification; developed ANTHROPOMETRY
Edmond Locard
Karl Landsteiner
Alphonse Bertillion
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
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Which type of evidence narrows identity to a group of persons or things?
individual evidence
circumstantial evidence
class evidence
trace evidence
5
Branch of Forensic Science: Investigates transportation accidents and structural collapses
Computer Science
Engineering
Polygraphy
Ballistics
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Scientists & Historical Figures: Published the Sherlock Holmes novels
William Herschel
Edmond Locard
August Vollmer
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
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Scientists & Historical Figures: Established the first crime lab in the US
Francis Galton
August Vollmer
Alphonse Bertillion
Calvin Goddard
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Branch of Forensic Science: Evaluates offenders to determine if mentally fit to stand trial
Psychiatry
Entomology
Polygraphy
Computer Science
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Branch of Forensic Science: Uses dental records to identify corpses
Serology
Pathology
Odontology
Anthropology
10
Branch of Forensic Science: Traces crimes dealing with identity fraud and electronic records
Computer Science
Engineering
Toxicology
Ballistics
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Which type of evidence provides supporting facts to establish truth through an indirect means?
direct evidence
circumstantial evidence
trace evidence
class evidence
12
Branch of Forensic Science: Identifies bodily fluids (blood, saliva, etc) found at crime scene
Anthropology
Odontology
Pathology
Serology
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Branch of Forensic Science: Uses lie detectors and other interrogation methods
Polygraphy
Computer Science
Engineering
Psychiatry
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Branch of Forensic Science: Analyzes drug overdoses and poisonings
Toxicology
Odontology
Pathology
Serology
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Branch of Forensic Science: Uses skeletal remains for identification
Pathology
Odontology
Serology
Anthropology
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Branch of Forensic Science: Uses insects to determine location and time of death
Entomology
Odontology
Pathology
Serology
17
Scientists & Historical Figures: Discovered and researched the uniqueness of fingerprints
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
Francis Galton
Calvin Goddard
William Herschel
18
After death, body temperature cooling until it reaches room temperature is called
livor mortis
delta mortis
algor mortis
rigor mortis
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Scientists & Historical Figures: Method to determine blood type of DRIED BLOOD
Mathieu Orfila
Karl Landsteiner
William Herschel
Leone Lattes
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Scientists & Historical Figures: Used thumbprints to document his workers
William Herschel
Francis Galton
Calvin Goddard
Mathieu Orfila
21
Scientists & Historical Figures: Nobel prize winner for discovering the 4 blood types
Leone Lattes
Alphonse Bertillion
Karl Landsteiner
William Herschel
22
Which type of evidence includes oral or written statements given by witnesses?
testimonial evidence
class evidence
trace evidence
individual evidence
23
Which type of evidence narrows identity to a single person?
individual evidence
class evidence
circumstantial evidence
trace evidence
24
Scientists & Historical Figures: Compared bullets---FATHER OF BALLISTICS
Alphonse Bertillion
Calvin Goddard
August Vollmer
Edmond Locard
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Branch of Forensic Science: Able to match projectiles and firearms?
Toxicology
Psychiatry
Engineering
Ballistics
26
Branch of Forensic Science: Determines cause and circumstances of death
Odontology
Pathology
Serology
Anthropology
27
In the hours after death, skin will appears blue in areas close to the ground. This is called
livor mortis
algor mortis
delta mortis
rigor mortis
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Scientists & Historical Figures: Father of Toxicology; chemist who studied detection of poisons
Leone Lattes
Mathieu Orfila
August Vollmer
Karl Landsteiner
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Scientists & Historical Figures: Principle of evidence transfer; "Every contact leaves a trace"
Leone Lattes
August Vollmer
Alphonse Bertillion
Edmond Locard
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Which type of evidence proves the fact without a doubt?
circumstantial evidence
trace evidence
direct evidence
individual evidence
