Intro to Forensics

Who is known as the Father of Forensics?

• Edmond Locard

• Mathieu Orfila

• Francis Galton

• Calvin Goddard

What does the Locard Exchange Principle imply?

• fingerprints can help identify people

• wherever there is contact, something is left behind (evidence)

• for every action there is an equal and opposite reaction

• there is always some type of DNA left at a crime scene

Where was forensic science first noted?

• United States

• France

• China

• Australia

Which forensic specialist analyzes skeletal remains?

• forensic anthropologist

• forensic psychiatrist

• forensic entomologist

• forensic pathologist

Which forensic specialist determines ones competency to stand trial?

• forensic anthropologist

• forensic psychiatrist

• forensic entomologist

• forensic pathologist

Which forensic specialist studies insects to determine time of death?

• forensic anthropologist

• forensic psychiatrist

• forensic entomologist

• forensic pathologist

Which type of forensic specialist uses medical science for legal purposes, such as determining cause of death?

• forensic entomologist

• forensic pathologist

• forensic odontologist

• forensic engineer

Which forensic specialist analyzes dental evidence for crime purposes?

• forensic entomologist

• forensic pathologist

• forensic odontologist

• forensic engineer

Which forensic specialist investigates materials, products, structures or components that fail or do not function properly?

• forensic entomologist

• forensic pathologist

• forensic odontologist

• forensic engineer

What does the 4th amendment of the US Constitution state?

• freedom of speech

• right to bear arms

• right to a fair trial by your peers

• protects against unreasonable search and seizures