History of Forensics Notes Only Review

How has the science of crime scene investigation evolved over time?

• Through technological advancements

• By studying ancient methods

• By focusing on criminal psychology

• By increasing the number of forensic experts.

What was the purpose of the 'Trial by Ordeal' in the first court of law?

• To entertain the public

• To determine innocence or guilt

• To reward bravery

• To punish the guilty.

How does the legal system of today compare to that of long ago?

• More advanced

• Less reliable

• Unchanged

• More complex

What is the main idea of Locard's Principle of Exchange?

• A) Contact leaves a trace

• B) Evidence is always clear

• C) Crime is always solved

• D) Suspects are always guilty.

In forensic science, what does every contact by a criminal leave behind?

• A trace

• A clue

• A witness

• A confession

Which of the following is NOT related to Edmond Locard's work?

• A) Principle of Exchange

• B) DNA profiling

• C) Forensic science

• D) Trace evidence.

Who wrote 'Hsi Duan Yu'?

• Song Ci

• Fortunato Fidelis

• Paolo Zacchia

• Leonardo da Vinci

Who are associated with the study of pathology?

• Song Ci and Leonardo da Vinci

• Fortunato Fidelis and Paolo Zacchia

• Isaac Newton and Albert Einstein

• Marie Curie and Louis Pasteur

What is the primary concern of toxicology?

• Studying stars

• Studying poisons

• Studying plants

• Studying animals

What does the prefix 'Anthropo' mean in the term 'Anthropo-metry'?

• Animal

• Human

• Measurement

• Science