Forensics Unit 1 Review

What discipline represents the application of science to matters of the law?

• earth science

• civil science

• forensic science

• environmental science

What kind of cases can result in jail time?

• criminal

• cival

• forensic

According to the ______ ruling, the Judge decides if evidence is allowed to be used in a trial.

• Frey

• Daubert

• Locard

In a forensics lab, pathology, anthropology, and etymology would all be considered _______ services

• basic

• optional

• unnecessary

_______ is considered to be the father of modern forensics.

• Edmond Locard

• O.J. Simpson

• Ronnald Cotton

• Brandy Mayfield

A crime scene is...

• where the victim is found

• where the crime took place

• anyplace where evidence is found

________ evidence is indirect

• physical

• testomonial

• eyewitness

What type of evidence is generally considered to be the most reliable

• physical

• testomonial

• forensic

• direct

DNA, hair, fiber, and soil would all be considered to be ___________ evidence.

• testonomial

• physical

• forensic

A forensic scientist would do all of the following EXCEPT...

• collect evidence

• examine evidence

• testify in court

• monitor the halls