Criminology, Criminal Justice & Forensic Science

Which of the following best summarized the Locard Exchange Principle?

• Evidence must be gathered in observable, empirical and measurable methods

• Every contact with another person, place or thing results in an exchange of physical materials

• Always practice suspicion on a crime scene based on sound reasoning and fact

• Crime scenes, evidence and the criminal will undergo change as time progresses making them unrecognizable

Which of the following best describes toxicology?

• The science of skeletal analysis

• The science of evidence collection and analysis

• The science of dental analysis

• The science of poisons

What is the difference between criminology and forensic science?

• Criminology analyzes how crime affects the community or society as a whole, while forensic science analyzes individual crimes and evidence

• Criminology is an applied science, while forensic science is an academic science

• Criminologists work closely with law enforcement, while forensic scientists work with academic institutions

• Criminology is a type of forensic science

What percentage of techniques shown on the television show CSI would actually be able to used in a real crime investigation?

• None of the techniques

• Less than 50 percent

• 75 percent

• More than 90 percent

The Supreme Court's decision on which of the following causes required all suspects be provided with a lawyer regardless of the suspect's financial situation?

• Miranda v. Arizona

• Marbury v. Madison

• Gideon v. Wainwright

• Tinker v. Des Moines