Intro to Forensics Test Review

Which of the following is the best definition of forensic science?

• The science of studying dead people.
• The application of science to the law.
• The application of science to medicine.
• The study of poisons.

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

• photography
• biology
• physical science
• fingerprints

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-2

Which entity maintains the largest crime laboratory in the world? 

• LAPD
• Scotland Yard
• FBI
• RHPD

Which forensic unit studies handwriting and typewriting on questioned documents, also may analyze paper or ink? 

• Crime-scene Investigation Unit
• Document Examination Unit
• Print Analysis Unit
• Linguistic Examination Unit

Type of Forensic that uses insects to determine time and location of death?

• Odontology
• Anthropology
• Serology
• Entomology

Who is devised a method for typing dried blood?

• Orfila

• McCrone

• Lattes

• Galton

Who is considered the father of toxicology?

• Lattes

• Orfila

• Locard

• Osborn

Who developed a method for classifying fingerprints?

• Galton

• Osborn

• McCrone

• Orfila

Who is the father of criminalistics?

• McCrone

• Locard

• Orfila

• Galton

"Whenever two objects come in contact with one another, traces are exchanged." What is this statement?

• Miranda rights

• Locard Exchange Principle

• Definition of forensics

• the Bill of Rights