Crime Scene Basics Quiz

A (a)   specialist examines marks left by tools on objects at a crime scene or on a victim to provide clues about a crime.

The field of forensic (a)   includes the scientific study of the mind and human behavior to provide clues about a suspect or a crime.

(a)   forensic investigators are trained to analyze digital media, investigate cybercrime and fraud, and incidents of hacking.

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Some policemen/women are classified as (a)   who interview witnesses and consult with the CSI unit as part of their job.

(a)   pattern analysts (BPA) use their knowledge of blood and its properties to analyze blood spatter found at a crime scene.

Forensic (a)   profiling is a technique employed by forensic scientists to identify individuals by characteristics of their genetic makeup.

What type of evidence includes oral or written statements given by people who have witnessed a crime or accident?

• Physical evidence

• Testimonial evidence

• Documentary evidence

• Demonstrative evidence

Examination of a body to determine cause of death and other details about a crime is called:

• Autopsy

• Biopsy

• Surgery

• Diagnosis

Represents the Combined DNA Index System, which is a database of DNA profiles.

• CODIS

• NDIS

• AFIS

• NCIC

Also called a lie detector.

• Polygraph

• Seismograph

• Barometer

• Thermometer