Forensics Lab Departments

The _______________ unit applies principles and techniques of chemistry, physics, and geology to the identification and comparison of crime-scene evidence.  

• physical science
• toxicology
• biology
• none of the above

Forensic odontology refers to the study of: 

• drugs
• pollen
• rocks
• teeth

Which unit has the responsibility for the examination of body fluids and organs for the presence of drugs and poisons? 

• Biology Unit
• Toxicology Unit
• Evidence Collection Unit
• Trace Evidence Unit

Which crime lab unit tests weapons for functionality, fires weapons for bullet casting, and deals with tool mark comparisons?

• weaponry

• tool analysis

• physicsl science

• firearms

Which service studies human ways, specializing in the human skeletal system?

• forensic entomology

• forensic pathology

• forensic anthropology

• forensic psychiatry

Which service investigates sudden, unexplained, or violent deaths?

• forensic pathology

• forensic engineering

• forensic anthropology

• forensic entomology

You find a footprint outside a broken window, what department(s) would receive this evidence?

• Biology

• Physical Science

• Document Examination

• Polygraph Unit

The same broken window has blood drops on it , what department(s) would receive this evidence?

• Biology

• Firearms

• Toxicology

• Ondotology

A bullet casing is found at a crime scene, what department(s) would receive this evidence?

• Firearms

• Toxicology

• Physical Science

• Fingerprints

A will is suspected to be a forgery, what department(s) would receive this evidence?

• Biology

• Document Examination

• Fingerprints

• Physical Science