Set 1 Vocab Practice

What does the term "forensic" most closely relate to?

• The study of plants

• The application of scientific methods to solve crimes

• The study of ancient civilizations

• The process of making laws

Which term refers to evidence that directly proves a fact, such as an eyewitness account?

• Circumstantial evidence

• Direct evidence

• Illicit evidence

• Analytical evidence

What is the meaning of "exoneration" in a legal context?

• Being found guilty

• Being cleared from blame or responsibility

• Being compensated for damages

• Being coerced into confession

Which term describes the process of collecting, preserving, and documenting evidence to maintain its integrity?

• Chain of custody

• Discovery

• Mitigation

• Compensation

What does "bias" mean in the context of forensic analysis?

• A fair and objective viewpoint

• A tendency to favor one side or outcome

• The process of analyzing evidence

• The act of exonerating someone

Which term refers to evidence that suggests a fact by implication or inference?

• Direct evidence

• Circumstantial evidence

• Explicit evidence

• Quantitative evidence

What does "mitigate" mean in a legal context?

• To make a situation worse

• To lessen the severity or seriousness of something

• To force someone to act

• To analyze evidence

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Which term refers to the act of forcing someone to do something against their will?

• Exoneration

• Coercion

• Compensation

• Discovery

What is "habeas corpus"?

• A type of evidence

• A legal principle requiring a person under arrest to be brought before a judge

• A method of compensation

• A forensic technique

Which term best describes information that is measurable and expressed in numbers?

• Qualitative

• Quantitative

• Subjective

• Implicit

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