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Unit 1 Intro to Forensic Science
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Who started the first definitive study of fingerprints as a method of personal identification?
Goddard
Lattes
Galton
Gross
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Which of the following is NOT true about lab safety?
Pour unused chemicals back into the stock solution.
Dispose of waste with accordance to environmental laws.
Always buy chemicals in the smallest quantities needed
When chemicals get on/in skin/eyes, flush for 15 minutes.
3
Which of the following statements is NOT true about the microscope?
High power objective makes the image look smaller
Field of view is the area within the circle of light
clean microscopes lenses with lens paper ONLY
Carry a microscope with one hand under base and on the arm
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staggering increase in crime rates in the U.S.
increase in drug-related arrests
advent of DNA profiling
all of the above
5
Why is it important for an experiment to contain a control? So that scientists can...
make observations
hypothesize
take measurements
compare what has the effect in the experiement
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At the end of the scientific method, we must state a:
purpose
question
conclusion
hypothesis
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Carpi Diem
Corpus Delecti
Modus Operandi
Semper Fi
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The first step in the scientific method is:
conducting experiments
analyzing data
defining the problem/asking the question
making observations
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What is the total magnification of a specimen if the eye piece is 10X and the objective is 55X?
550
55
65
5500
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This person analyzes, identifies, and interprets items that may help solve crimes:
Criminalist
Document examiner
Forensic entomologist
Medical examiner
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The basic function of a forensic scientist include:
analysis of physical evidence
providing expert testimony
Train law personal on proper collection of physical evidence
all of the above
12
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Landsteiner
Locard
Vidocq
Gross
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This person studies the effects of drugs and chemicals on the human body.
Toxicologist
Medical examiner
Pedologist
Odontologist
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Landsteiner
Locard
Gross
Lattes
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In a criminal investigation, the _____ is the overall situation being investigated.
paradigm
snapshot
event segment
incident
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Forensic science is the application of science to:
both criminal and civil laws
crime scene reconstruction
speech making
civil law
17
The study of insects and their relationship to criminal investigation is known as:
Pedologist
Medical examiner
Forensic engineer
Forensic entomologist
18
Who performs autopsies and determine the cause and time of death?
Coroner
Forensic entomologist
Medical examiner
Criminalist
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See question below:
Jurisprudence
The CSI Effect
Locard's Principle
The Scientific Method
20
This person studies soil and its natural environment.
Toxicologist
Forensic entomologist
Pedologist
Odontologist
21
Who analyzes materials such as ink, paper, and toners to determine legitimacy of the material?
Document examiner
Criminalist
Forensic entomologist
Forensic engineer
22
Our recorded observations are called:
experiments
control factors
data
hypotheses
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Who developed the system known as anthropometry?
Gross
Bertillon
Goddard
Galton
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What is the condition being changed in an experiment called?
observation
changer
variable
control
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Who established the first workable crime laboratory?
Osborn
Locard
Galton
Doyle
26
Who is known as the "father of forensic toxicology"?
Lattes
Orfilia
Locard
Osborn
27
What is the purpose of the MSDS?
Provide the first aid measures
Provide the chemical product information
All of the above
Provides toxicological information
28
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Gross Principle
Bertillon Principle
DNA Initiative
Locard's Principle
29
Which unit examines and compares tool mark evidence?
trace evidence unit
serology unit
firearms unit
toxicology unit
30
This person applies the principles of dental science to the law.
Odontologist
Medical examiner
Toxicologist
Pedologist
31
Many serial killers show a pattern in their multiple killings. This is known as:
Modus Vivendi or way of living
Corpus delecti or elements of the crime
Carpe diem or seize the day
Modus Operandi or A person's "M.O."
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Which area of science is NOT involved in criminalistics?
geology
none of the above
chemistry
metallurgy
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When we make an educated guess we are forming:
data
a hypothesis
a factor
variables
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PPE stands for:
Personal Protective Equipment
Proper Precautions in the Environment
None of the above
Proper Protective Equipment
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75
300+
1 really big one
250
