Crime Scene Investigation (CSI) Review

What is the most common type of evidence found at a crime scene?

• DNA

• Hair strands

• Fingerprints

• Blood samples

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What is the role of a forensic scientist?

• To arrest suspects

• To analyze evidence

• To interrogate witnesses

• To patrol crime scenes

Which type of evidence is considered individual?

• Blood type

• DNA

• Shoe size

• Fiber type

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Type of evidence that narrows down a group of people or items (ex. Tire treads)

• Class evidence

• Individual evidence

• Direct evidence

• Circumstantial evidence

Type of evidence that is derived from a plant, animal, or mineral

• Physical evidence

• Digital evidence

• Chemical evidence

• Biological evidence

Which type of evidence is biological?

• Testimony

• Photographs

• DNA

• Eyewitness accounts

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A signed ransom note would be considered ____ evidence.

• Biological

• Physical

• Circumstantial

• Direct

A toxicology report would be considered _____ evidence.

• Physical

• Digital

• Direct

• Biological

What are the two main classifications of evidence?

• Circumstantial and Direct

• Direct and Indirect

• Physical and Biological

• Class and Individual

Who is known as the father of forensics?

• Alphonse Bertillon

• Edmond Locard

• Francis Galton

• Hans Gross