Introduction to Forensics Quiz

Which of the following individuals is known as the 'Father of Toxicology'?

• Mathieu Orfila

• Alphonse Bertillion

• Francis Galton

• Calvin Goddard

The term 'Forensics' was added to the dictionary in the year ____.

• 1823

• 1856

• 1900

• 1923

What is the primary role of a Forensic Anthropologist?

• Analyze psychological profiles

• Study insects related to a crime scene

• Examine human skeletal remains

• Investigate engineering failures

Forensic Entomologists are responsible for studying ______.

• Human bones

• Insects

• Dental records

• Crime scene photographs

What percentage of people in the jury pool watched CSI or similar shows?

• 10%

• 25%

• 50%

• 75%

The article states that the 'main fault' of shows such as CSI is that 'The science is always above reproach.' What does this mean?

• A) Science is never questioned

• B) Science is always accurate

• C) Science is often wrong

• D) Science is sometimes doubted

What 'mistaken notion' do programs such as CSI promote? Fill in the blank: Programs like CSI promote the mistaken notion that ______.

• all crimes are solved quickly

• forensic science is infallible

• detectives work alone

• crime scenes are always dramatic

Mathieu Orfila is considered the father of....

• Forensic Science

• Forensic Anthropology

• Toxicology

• Entomology

Who is considered the father of Anthropometry?

• Edmond Loccard

• Sung Tzu

• Alphonse Bertillion

• William West

The Innocence Project was Established in what year?

• 1998

• 1992

• 1990

• 1988