Forensics: Unit 1

 

Who showed the uniqueness of fingerprints and how they could be used for identification?

• Francis Galton

• Mathieu Orfila

• Hsi Duan Yu

• Edward Richard Henry

Which tasks falls under the responsibility of a forensic scientist?

• arresting suspects based on physical evidence

• making the final determination as to if a suspect is, in fact, guilty of the crime

• signing search warrants

• training officers in how to collect evidence

Ashanti has an interest in a community where there have been repeated conflicts between white supremist groups and the police. Which sub-field of forensics would BEST suit Ashanti’s interests?

• forensic anthropology

• forensic sociology

• forensic pathology

• forensic psychology

 

By the early 1900s, what type of evidence was being collected at crime scenes to help positively identify suspects by one particularly unique trait?

• fingerprints

• shoe size

• DNA samples

• digital footprint

 

In a highly publicized criminal case, the defense requires a testimony regarding the presences of curare, a type of muscle relaxant, found in the tissue of the victim. Which type of forensic scientist would be BEST able to contribute this type of information?

• forensic anthropology

• forensic sociology

• forensic pathology

• forensic odontology

Which types of investigations would MOST likely rely on forensic anthropology?

• the discovery of a skull underneath a building after it burned down unexpectedly

• the discovery of a decaying body in an abandoned house

• an insider trading investigation

• a large-scale data breach at a major retailer

A large online credit card hack involving multiple financial institutions resulted in the loss of billions of dollars. Which type of forensics would MOST likely be called to investigate the case?

• entomology forensics

• digital forensics

• ondotology forensics

• pathology forensics

When an ancient cemetery was found in Germany in 2016, which sub-field of forensics was MOST likely called upon?

• forensic anthropology

• forensic sociology

• forensic pathology

• forensic odontology

A forensic pathologist is called upon to do an autopsy on a person who was found dead in their home from a potential overdose. Which scientist's contribution to the field of forensics serves as the basis upon which the findings rely?

• Edmond Locard

• Leone Lattes

• Mathieu Orfila

• Hsi Duan Yu

Jack is the attorney for a suspect in a case involving a convenience store robbery. While there is a great deal of evidence against Jack’s client, they also committed the crime in an effort to feed his family. Which type of forensic scientist would be called upon during the trial process to explain why the suspect was NOT likely to commit a similar crime again in the future?

• forensic anthropology

• forensic sociology

• forensic pathology

• forensic psychiatry