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Forensics Semester 1

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9th - 12th Grade

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Forensics Semester 1
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The origin of the word Forensics, forensis, means "in open court/public" or "of the forum."

True

False

Answer explanation

The word Forensics comes from the Latin word 'forensis' which means 'in open court/public' or 'of the forum'. Therefore, the statement is true.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

An opinion is a statement or information that can be verified.

True

False

Answer explanation

An opinion is a statement that cannot be verified. In this case, the correct choice is False, as opinions are subjective and cannot be proven.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Through our senses of sight, taste, hearing, smell, and touch, we gather information about what is around us.

True

False

Answer explanation

Our senses of sight, taste, hearing, smell, and touch provide information about our surroundings. This is true.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

All are true of perception EXCEPT...

it can be faulty

it is the interpreting of information received from the senses

it can be affected by previous experiences

it is always accurate

Answer explanation

Perception is the interpreting of information received from the senses and can be affected by previous experiences. However, it can be faulty. The statement 'it is always accurate' is incorrect.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

A person who has seen someone or something related to a crime and can communicate these facts is:

a suspect

a court reporter

an eyewitness

a personal observer

Answer explanation

An eyewitness is a person who has seen someone or something related to a crime and can communicate these facts. They provide firsthand information and are crucial in identifying the correct details.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Deriving a conclusion from the facts using a series of logical steps is:

observation

logical

deductive reasoning

perception

Answer explanation

Deriving a conclusion from the facts using logical steps is deductive reasoning.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When gathering eyewitness testimony, the investigator should...

keep in mind that memories can be faulty due to factors such as distractions

wait at least a week to allow stress levels and emotions to return to normal

ask leading questions

question all of the witnesses together

Answer explanation

When gathering eyewitness testimony, it is important to consider that memories can be faulty due to distractions.

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