Ch. 1 Intro to Forensics Test

Which branch of forensic science is able to match of projectiles to firearms?

• Ballistics

• Odontology

• Computer Science

• Anthropology

• Engineering

The application of science to matters of the law is called:

• Criminalistics

• Anthropology

• Computer Science

• Criminal Psychiatry

• Forensic Systematics

Which branch of forensic science evaluates offenders to determine if they are competent to stand trial?

• Polygraphy

• Odontology

• Psychiatry

• Anthropology

• Entomology

Which branch of forensic science identifies body fluids at crime scenes or on evidence?

• Serology

• Odontology

• Toxicology

• Anthropology

• Entomology

Which branch of forensic science identifies the cause of drug overs doses or poisonings

• Serology

• Pathology

• Toxicology

• Anthropology

• Entomology

Which branch of forensic science investigates accidents dealing with transportation, structure collapses, and product liability?

• Computer Science

• Pathology

• Engineering

• Anthropology

• Entomology

Which branch of forensic science involves studying the medical history of victims and determining the cause and circumstance of death?

• Odontology

• Polygraphy

• Serology

• Anthropology

• Pathology

Which branch of forensic science is used to trace crimes dealing with electronic records or identity theft?

• Computer Science

• Polygraphy

• Digital Engineering

• Virtual Anthropology

• Criminalistics

Which branch of forensic science uses dental marks for the identification of corpses?

• Odontology

• Anatomy

• Digital Engineering

• Anthropology

• Pathology

Which branch of forensic science uses insects to determine time and location of death?

• Odontology

• Entomology

• Engineering

• Anthropology

• Pathology