Forensic Science Disciplines H

What is the role of a forensic anthropologist?

• determine if files have been deleted from a drive or device

• examine organs, tissue, and fluids to find a cause or circumstances of death

• post-mortem toxicology: helping to identify the cause or manner of death

• examine skeletal remains to find characteristics, cause of death, injuries or diseases, how much time has passed since death

• helping to determine a timeline (for example, when insects might take over human remains)

One discipline investigates a very wide variety of events such as building collapses, train derailments, automobile collisions, and product failures. Which of the disciplines is most likely active in these events?

• Engineering and Applied Sciences

• Criminalistics

• Digital and Multimedia Sciences

• Odontology

• Pathology/Biology

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An image has been presented in court that identifies the presence of the suspect at the scene of the crime. The defense is arguing that the image has been altered. Which forensic science discipline would be used to verify the image's validity?

• Pathology/Biology

• Questioned Documents

• Digital and Multimedia Sciences

• Engineering and Applied Sciences

• Criminalistics

Which of the following would not be investigated by a forensic expert in questioned documents?

• Determining if files have been deleted from a drive or device.

• Restore burned or damaged documents.

• Discover authorship of a signature or other writing.

• Classify and identify computer printers and typewriters.

• Decipher erased entries.

In the 80's and 90's, steroid use was prevalent in both the NFL and MLB. When congressional investigations began, one forensic science discipline led the charge. Which of the following is most likely that discipline?

• Pathology/Biology

• Odontology

• Digital and Multimedia Sciences

• Criminalistics

• Toxicology

A serial killer is loose in west Houston. The only evidence that has been recovered is a set of bite marks. Which discipline would be able to best process the evidence?

• Criminalistics

• Pathology/Biology

• Odontology

• Anthropology

• Toxicology