Forensics Quiz

A forensic scientist is called to a court of law to provide _________.

• a case reflection.

• the facts.

• their opinion on the case.

• judgements.

Who is known as the father of forensics?

• Calvin Goddard

• Dr. Edmond Locard

• Dr. William Bass

• Dr. Alec Jeffreys

Which is NOT a factor that can affect observations?

• emotions

• biases

• level of interest

• hair color

All of the following are ways to improve our observational skills except ____________.

• Observe everything - big and small.

• When collecting evidence, record only those things that you are sure are important.

• Write down and photograph everything you find.

• Be sure to look at the entire area, not just the body, weapons, or signs of break-in.

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The forensic scientist has many duties. Which of these is NOT a job of a forensic expert?

• make interpretations

• make judgments based on biases

• observe the crime scene

• take detailed notes

Who founded the Innocence Project?

• Donald Trump & Barack Obama

• Edmond Locard & Herbert Hoover

• Barry Scheck & Peter Neufeld

• Peter Jennings & Robert Frost

Studies have shown that eyewitnesses often provide faulty information (most of the time, unintentionally).

• True

• False

Eyewitness misidentification is the single greatest cause of wrongful convictions nationwide.

• True

• False

The Innocence Project is an organization that seeks to get wrongfully convicted persons out of prison using advancements in science, specifically _______________.

• military investigating equipment

• special operations officers thoroughly observing a crime scene.

• eyewitness accounts with lie detectors

• DNA testing

Which of the following is NOT one of the brain’s four lobes?

• parietal

• occipital

• cerebral

• frontal