Introduction to Forensic Science

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

• The science of studying dead people

• The application of science to medicine

• The application of science to the law

• The study of poisons

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

• photography

• physical science

• biology

• fingerprints

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

NGSS.MS-PS1-5

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

• photography

• toxicology

• toolmarks

• evidence collection

Which unit of the modern crime lab is responsible for studying gunshot residues and toolmark impressions?

• DNA

• Firearms

• Fingerprint

• Physical science

Which entity maintains the largest crime laboratory in the world?

• LAPD

• Scotland Yard

• US Postal Service

• FBI

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

• Crime Scene Investigation Unit

• Print Analysis Unit

• Document Examination Unit

• Linguistic Examination Unit

Which of the following is an example of what forensic scientists do?

• Examine evidence

• Arrest suspects

• Interrogate witnesses

• Give press conferences to the media

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What is another name for Forensic Science?

• Polygraph

• DNA Analysis

• Criminalistics

• Anthropology

Type of forensics that uses insects to determine time and location of death.

• Odontology

• Serology

• Anthropology

• Entomology

Which of the following looks at human behavior and legal proceedings in civil and criminal cases?

• forensic anthropometry

• forensic odontology

• forensic anthropology

• forensic psychiatry