Exploring Forensic Science Basics

What is the Lockhart Exchange Principle?

• The idea that every crime scene has a unique fingerprint.

• The principle that every contact leaves a trace.

• The theory that forensic evidence is always visible.

• The concept that only fingerprints can solve crimes.

Which area of forensic science involves the study of pollen to solve crimes?

• Forensic entomology

• Forensic botany

• Forensic anthropology

• Forensic odontology

Who is Patricia Wiltshire?

• A forensic entomologist

• A forensic ecologist

• A criminologist

• A forensic pathologist

What can insects help forensic scientists determine?

• The identity of a suspect

• The time of day a crime was committed

• The minimum time since death

• The exact location of a crime

What is dactology?

• The study of DNA

• The study of fingerprints

• The study of blood spatter

• The study of hair samples

Why might a fingerprint found on a car door not lead to a court case today?

• Fingerprints are no longer considered reliable evidence.

• The Crown Prosecution Service requires more evidence for a realistic prospect of conviction.

• Fingerprints can be easily forged.

• The technology to analyze fingerprints is outdated.

What future development in forensic science could help solve crimes before they occur?

• Advanced fingerprint analysis

• Predictive software

• Enhanced DNA sequencing

• Improved crime scene photography

According to a new study by Harvard, what can identify individuals like a fingerprint?

• Blood type

• Hair color

• Microbiome

• Eye color

What is a key principle that good forensic scientists should always remember?

• To work quickly to solve cases

• To ensure objectivity and avoid bias

• To rely solely on technology

• To focus only on physical evidence

What is the main reason the interpretation of evidence has changed over the past 20 years?

• New laws have been enacted.

• Advances in technology and understanding of evidence.

• A decrease in crime rates.

• Changes in public opinion.