Unit 1: Introduction to Forensics Redemption

All infractions are violations, but not all violations are infractions.

• True

• False

A forensic scientist must link evidence to a crime and to the suspects by identifying and comparing relevant material.

• True

• False

A felony is considered a serious crime.

• True

• False

Any time a law has been broken, a violation has occurred.

• True

• False

An infraction is more serious than a misdemeanor.

• True

• False

What would be considered the job of a forensic scientist?

• to provide expert testimony

• to train or oversee others in collecting evidence at a crime scene

• to examine evidence found at a crime scene

• all of the above

Evidence is

• anything found at a crime scene.

• anything that tends to establish or disprove a fact.

• anything that is inadmissible in court

• something that can only be determined by the arresting officer

Evidence is admissible if it:

• addresses an issue

• is relevant

• is reliable

• all of the above

Which crime unit would analyze blood stains?

• physical science

• biology

• firearms

• document examination

Locard’s Exchange Principle is defined as:

• The application of forensic science to criminal matters.

• Evidence used to show whether or not a crime has been committed.

• The application of scientific knowledge to legal problems.

• Every time someone enters an environment, something is added to and removed from it.