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 entity maintains the largest crime laboratory in the world?

• LAPD

• Scotland Yard

• US Postal Service

• FBI

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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The examination of a bite mark would employ the use of

• forensic entomology

• forensic odontology

• forensic toxicology

• forensic serology

Which covers the right to remain silent?

• 1st amendment

• 2nd amendment

• 4th amendment

• 5th amendment

Which of the following is a plea that a defendant can enter?

• guilty

• not guilty

• no contest

• All of these

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

• Examine evidence
• Interrogate witnesses
• Arrest suspects
• Give press conferences to the media

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An autopsy is performed to find out

• how and why the victim died

• what the victim's last meal was

• what the victim's personality was like

• whether the victim was responsible for the crime

Who developed a method for classifying fingerprints?

• Galton

• Osborn

• McCrone

• Orfila

Who is the father of criminalistics?

• McCrone

• Locard

• Orfila

• Galton