Forensic Introduction

Forensics science is...

• the study of how law enforcement catches criminals

• application of science to the law

• crime scene investigations & analysis

• the testing of illicit drugs

Which of the following is not the job of a forensic science?

• to collect evidence

• to testify in a court of law about evidence/tests

• to create & enforce the law

• to keep organized and detailed notes

What is the CSI Effect?

• having unrealistic expectations of forensic science

• expecting all cases to have forensic evidence such as DNA

• binge watching hours of crimes shows

Does the CSI Effect benefit the prosecution or the defense in a criminal court case?

• prosecution

• defense

• both depending on the case

• neither

Knowledge of biology can help forensic scientists analyze...

• fingerprints

• drug tests

• blood splatter angles

• DNA samples

Which of the following pairs incorrectly pairs a field of science & its application to forensics?

• autopies & anatomy

• speed of gunshots & chemistry

• drug testing & chemistry

• hair analysis & biology

What type of forensic scientist deals with determining the cause of death in mysterious/suspicious circumstances?

• arson investigator

• forensic nurse

• medical examiner

• forensic lab analyst

Forensic Anthropologists study...

• illegal drugs

• computer files/documents/images

• human remains/skeletons

• handwritten documents

Which of the following is not the job of a toxicologist?

• testifying in court about drug test results

• analyzing bodily fluids for signs of drugs

• determining a suspect's identity with DNA

What type of forensic scientist studies fires and their causes?

• lab analyst

• pathologist

• arson investigator

• serologist