Intro to Forensics

A person thought to be guilty of a crime or offense

• victim
• officer
• suspect
• bad guy

A person harmed, injured, or killed as a result of a crime

• officer

• victim

• out of luck

• suspect

The application of a broad range of sciences to answer legal questions

• Health Science

• Biology

• Physical Science

• Forensic Science

Tags

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Which type of fingerprint is shown in the image below?

• arch
• whorl
• loop
• none of these

The place where something unlawful happened and where forensic evidence can be gathered.

• secure and protect the scene

• initiate preliminary survey

• prepare a narrative of the scene

• crime scene

A specialized surgical procedure that is used to determine the cause and manner of death.

• forensics

• forensic anthropologist

• crime scene

• approach the scene

• autopsy

Which suspect is likely guilty?

• Suspect #1
• Suspect #2
• Suspect #3

Who is responsible for examining body tissues and fluids to determine the presence of normal and abnormal components?

• Forensic Anthropologist

• Forensic Pathologist

• Crime Scene Investigator

• Police Officer

What is the term for the unique ridges on a person's fingers that can be used for identification?

• Fingerprints

• DNA

• Eye color

• Hair color

Which of the following CANNOT be determined from a person's shoe impressions?

• Age
• Body weight
• Surface the person walks on
• Activities of the wearer