Quiz 1 FORENSIC 103

In forensic investigations, why is it essential to maintain the integrity of evidence?

• a. To prevent contamination

• b) To speed up the analysis process

• c) To reduce costs

• d) To satisfy bureaucratic requirements

2. What type of evidence is characterized by information that can be directly observed or experienced?

• a) Circumstantial evidence

• b) Hearsay evidence

• c) Direct evidence

• d) Expert testimony

3. Latin translation “corpus delicti" means ___________.

• a) Body of the crime.

• b) Crime scene investigation.

• c) Criminal intent.

• d) Legal defense.

4. What is the main goal when collecting and preserving individual evidence at a crime scene?

• a) Preventing contamination.

• b) Maximizing the quantity of evidence collected.

• c) Relying on witness statements.

• d) Documenting the crime scene with photographs.

5. Hair found at a crime scene that matches the DNA profile of a suspect is an example of _________.

• a) Individual evidence.

• b) Circumstantial evidence.

• c) Class evidence.

• d) Direct evidence.

In a criminal trial, which type of witness is often called to testify about their observations of the alleged crime?

• a) Expert witness

• b) Character witness

• c) Ordinary witness

• d) Hostile witness

A witness who has specialized knowledge in a particular field and is called to provide their expert opinion is known as:

• 7. a) Eyewitness

• 7. b) Character witness

• 7. c) Expert witness

• 7. d) Hearsay witness

What is the role of a character witness in a trial?

• a) To provide expert opinions.

• b) To testify about the defendant's reputation or character.

• c) To offer eyewitness accounts of the crime.

• d) To testify based on hearsay evidence.

9. A jewelry store has been robbed, and the police are investigating the crime. During their initial inspection, they find broken glass near the entrance, a discarded bag with tools commonly used for breaking into safes, and a trail of footprints leading away from the scene.

   1. What type of evidence is the broken glass at the entrance of the jewelry store?

• 1. a) Class evidence

• 1. b) Individual evidence

• 1. c) Direct Evidence

• 1. d) Hearsay evidence

When labelling evidence, what information should be included?

• 10. a) Only the name of the investigator.

• 10. b) The date and time of collection, location, description of the item, and the initial of the investigator and name of the witness

• 10. c) The suspect's name and address.

• 10. d) A brief summary of the case.