Forensics Semester 1 EXAM Mod

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What is the first step at a crime scene?

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Secure the crime scene.

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Identify this fingerprint: Arch, Loop, Whorl, Swirl.

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Whorl.

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Which teeth are identified in this picture? Incisors, Premolars, Molars, Canines.

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Premolars.

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What kind of evidence identifies a particular person or thing? Direct Evidence, Individual Evidence, Trace Evidence, Class Evidence.

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Individual Evidence.

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What are small but measurable amounts of physical or biological material found at a crime scene? Class Evidence, Trace Evidence, Individual Evidence, Direct Evidence.

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Trace Evidence.

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What is the purpose of taking photographs at a crime scene?

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To document the scene and preserve evidence.

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What is the difference between direct evidence and circumstantial evidence?

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Direct evidence supports the truth of an assertion directly, while circumstantial evidence relies on an inference to connect it to a conclusion.

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What is forensic science?

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The application of scientific methods and techniques to investigate crimes.

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What is the role of a forensic investigator?

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To collect, preserve, and analyze evidence from crime scenes.

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What is the significance of fingerprints in forensics?

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Fingerprints are unique to each individual and can be used for identification.