Forensic Science Final Exam Review

Evidence, such as tire impressions, which can be associated with a group rather than a single source, is

• individual evidence

• class evidence

• group evidence

• specific evidence

Which section of the modern crime lab is responsible for evidence that is processed using chemistry, physics, and geology?

• photography

• biology

• physical science

• firearms

Which crime lab unit is responsible for examining bodily fluids and organs for the presence of drugs and poisons?

• toxicology

• physical science

• biology

• firearms

Which of the following would be correct concerning the collection and packaging of a piece of clothing containing a blood stain?

• Put it in an airtight container

• Fold it carefully with white paper separating the stains

• Cut the stains from the rest of the garment

The central canal of a hair is called the

• cortex

• medulla

• root

• cuticle

For what type of evidence is the polarized light microscope most useful?

• soil

• blood

• bullets

• fingerprints

For what type of evidence is the comparison microscope most useful?

• soil

• blood

• bullets

• pollen

Which of the following is not generally considered trace evidence?

• hair

• fibers

• fingerprints

• soil

Which of the following is NOT a recommended method of collecting fibers?

• forceps

• vacuum

• brushing

• tape lift

If a scanning electron microscope test is to be performed for gunshot residue, how should the hands be processed?

• paraffin wax should be spread on the hands, allowed to cool, and then removed

• small aluminum discs with double-sided tape should be used to collect evidence

• a 5% solution of nitric acid is sprayed on the hands, which are then swabbed