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Here is the review for chapter two of the forensic science class.
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1
Which discipline does not fall under the umbrella of forensic science
pathology
cryptology
anthropology
physiology
2
The purpose of documenting the chain of custody of evidence is
To make sure it gets to the correct scientist in the lab
To make sure the evidence is admissible in court
To keep it from getting stolen.
To keep the evidence from falling out and getting lost
3
Ballistics is the scientific discipline that deals with the ___, ___, and ___ of projectiles.
Flight, behavior, affects
Angle, habit, effects
Flight, behavior, effects
Angle, habit, affects
4
What is the most important thing when photographing a crime scene?
Proper lighting
An entitled millenial "photographer" with their iPhone X
A digital camera with high resolution
Maintaining the scene's integrity
5
Which of the following is not part of forensic anthropology?
Building the face on a skull
Matching teeth to a bite mark
Determining gender of a skeleton
Identification of skeletal remains
6
Forensic Anthropology does not include
Matching teeth to a bite mark
Building a face on a skull
Determining the gender of a skeleton
Identification of skeletal remains
7
Who came up with a technique for determining blood groupings from a bloodstain?
Landsteiner
Lattes
Gross
Locard
8
Which of the following Federal Departments does not have a forensic science lab?
Treasury
Interior
Commerce
Justice
9
You are the lead investigator. What is your first priority?
Identify and interview the person who contacted you
Establish the official scene borders
Identify and interview the 1st PO on scene
Ask that really hot new rookie out for drinks
10
Testimonial evidence is
Statements given by bystanders
Rumors spread among bystanders
Hearsay on Facebook
Statements given by witnesses
11
Who established the comparison microscope as the best tool for firearms examination?
Galton
Goddard
Lattes
Osborn
12
When taking notes at a crime scene it is most important to
Make a passing note of the weather
Doodle in the margins
Write down very specific details of everything
Get all the names of all the people in the crowd
13
Which is a part of the body that is not typically analyzed for drugs or toxins?
stomach contents
hair
blood
bones
14
Trace evidence on the body is collected by
Friends of the District Attorney
Bob
Uncle Sam
The Coroners or Medical Examiner’s Office
15
Forensics is
awesome class
the study of evidence
science related to the law
the study of living things
16
Which of the following are included in the work of the biology unit of a crime lab?
DNA profiling
hair comparison
fingerprint analysis
semen stains
17
Who undertook the first definitive study of fingerprints as a method of identification?
Gollum
Galton
Gross
Goddard
18
DNA Typing is part of
Forensic Pathology
Engineering
Odontology
Criminalistics
19
Which would likely NOT be analyzed by a Biological Sciences wing in a Forensics Lab?
Comparison of soil and rock samples under nails
Comparison of Hair and Fibers
Identifying and comparing blood and body fluids
Comparison of wood and plant material found under nails
20
Forensic science is the application of science to __.
civil laws
both a and b
crime scene reconstruction
criminal laws
21
The concept of "general acceptance" of scientific evidence relates to the __.
First ammendment
Miranda warnings
Frye standard
Daubert ruling
22
Photographs of a crime scene should be taken
From distance and close up with and without a scale
From distance midrange and close up without a scale
From distance midrange and close up with a scale
From four views at a distance and close up
23
What area examines the relationship between human behavior and legal proceedings?
forensic jury selection
behavioral criminalistics
forensic psychiatry
forensic psychology
24
How are fingerprints preserved?
lifting prints with tape on large objects
transportation of small objects using cellophane
all of the above
digital photographs
25
Which entity (organization) maintains the largest crime lab in the world?
ATF
LAPD
FBI
Scotland Yard
26
What is the major problem facing the forensic DNA community?
backlog of unanalyzed samples
lack of recent advancements
mistrust of DNA profiling by the public
contamination of DNA sample by evidence collectors
27
Father of Forensics
Ofila
Bertillion
Locard
Hoover
28
Who postulated (came up with) the exchange of evidence principle?
Bernoulli
Locard
Gross
Galton
29
What factors are used by the court to determine if a witness is an expert?
all of these
training
experience
education
30
how do you release DNA?
seperate DNA
luck
mind power
burst cells open
31
Which one is a forensic discipline equipped to analyze the scenes of large-scale accidents?
Scientific "Oops!" Analysis
Architectural Science
Engineering Science
Physical Science
32
When sketching the crime scene it is important to include
Evidence log
Distances and dimensions to evidence from fixed points
A detailed portrait of the victim
Crime scene tape
33
Forensics deals with past events which
cannot be repeated
are chaotic
start with observations
all of the above
34
What is the study of bones?
Anthropology
Epiphysis
Biology
Osteology
35
A crime scene which involved the collapse of a structure would be analyzed by:
a forensic entomologist
a forensic computer specialist
a forensic engineer
a criminalist
36
How can you be exposed to toxins?
ingestion, inhalation, injection, absorption
smoking, ingesting, injection
snorting, inhalation, absorption
ingestion, inhalation, injection
37
A cold search
Takes place long after the crime has occurred
All the answers are correct
Assumes the perpetrator has left the area
Holds little hope of finding a live victim
38
The most reliable type of evidence is
Testimonial
Physical
Trace
Fiscal
39
Which unit examines body fluids and organs for drugs and poisons?
biology unit
evidence collection unit
trace evidence unit
toxicology unit
40
What is typical taken from the body for DNA analysis?
Semen and urine
viterous humor and saliva
urine and bile
hair and blood
41
The primary crime scene is
The original location of a crime
The place where the crime actually happened
Where the police were when detectives get to the scene.
An alternative location where evidence may be collected.
42
The purpose of the crime-scene search is to locate what?
Fingerprint evidence
Bloodstain evidence
DNA evidence
Physical evidence
43
Which is the service typically provided to law enforcement by crime labs?
psychology
odontology
criminalistics
polygraph
44
The viscosity of blood is more than that of water
True
False
45
forensics science is the...
use of science for the purposes of law
use of science for the purposes of governmental decisions
application of law to criminal investigations
use of politics in science
46
when dealing with bones, this forensics units would be called
entomology
anthropology
psychology
geology
47
The final evaluator of forensic evidence is the:
jury
accused
prosecutor
media
48
What is the LEAST important consideration in gathering evidence at the crime scene?
proper recognition of evidence
competent collection of materials
guilt of the suspect(s)
completion of chain of custody
49
The forensic study of teeth is:
entomology
odontology
toxicology
anthropometry
50
What department has the oldest forensic laboratory in the U.S.?
DEA
Secret Service
LA Police Department
FBI
51
Which of the following is generally not considered to be a forensic science?
Chemistry
Anthropology
Sociology
Biology
52
Who established the first workable crime laboratory?
Osborn
Galton
Locard
Doyle
53
Which of the following is NOT true? An expert witness must be able to demonstrate:
working knowledge of subject matter
formal degree in forensic science
significant experience in a relevant field
education in his/her area of expertise
54
DNA stands for:
Deoxyribonucleic Acid
Detroxyribonucleic Acid
Dentrite Nucleic Acid
Ribonucleic Acid
55
Evidence collected at a scene can
provide an alibi
prove a crime was committed
link a suspect
stick to your shoes
56
Forensic Pathology deals with the examination of
all of the above
tissue and organs disected during autopsies
alive individuals
dead bodies
57
What did Bertillon do?
first definitive fingerprint study
father of toxicology
devised the exchange principle
developed anthropometry
58
The unrealistic expectation of forensic evidence that should always support a criminal case is:
the CSI Effect
the scientific method
locard's principle
jurisprudence
59
Which of the following is NOT a forensic application of science?
Identification of a bag of tablets taken from a car
Verifying the composition of an aspirin tablet before it leaves the factory
Determination of why a Ferris wheel crashed at an amusement park
Identification of human remains through dental X-rays
60
Four general methods used to systematically search a crime scene are.
Sweep, Zone, Line, Spiral
Grid, Zone, Aerial, Spiral
Line, Zone, Aerial, Spiral
Grid, Zone, Line, Spiral
61
The case of Coppolino v State highlights issues dealing with:
acceptability of new scientific tests
search and seizure
warrantless searches
admissibility of the polygraph
62
In the Daubert case, who did the Supreme Court rule is the gatekeeper of admissibility?
the prosecutor
expert witnesses
the trial judge
the jury
