Unit 1 Forensics Test Review

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

• The study of poisons.

• The science of studying dead people.

• The application of science to medicine.

• The application of science to the law.

Which of the following is NOT part of the Daubert standard?

• Rate of error is acceptable

• Theory or technique has been tested

• Science has been peer-reviewed

• Relevant to the issue

• General acceptance

Which scientist is known for the exchange principle?

• Miranda

• Locard

• Frye

• Daubert

A person who has seen a crime

• Witness

• Alias

• Watcher

• Peeper

Law that comes from decisions made by judges in previous cases

• Civil law

• Statutory law

• Criminal law

• Common law

Studying insects

• Odontology

• Ballistics

• Entomology

• Palynology

In 1923 the _____ standard determined that jurors decided when evidence was admissible in court.

• Frye

• Miranda

• Locard

• Daubert

The science of causes and effects of diseases

• Odontology

• Ballistics

• Palynology

• Pathology

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

• DNA

• Firearms

• Fingerprint

• Physical Science

Any material items that are present at the crime scene

• Evidence

• Detectives

• Police officers

• Accomplice