Forensic terminology 1

What does Criminalistics mean?

• Study of crime and criminal behavior

• Scientific analysis of physical evidence

• Investigation of structures or products

• Statements from witnesses

The study of crime and criminal behavior is called:

• Criminology

• Forensic Psychology

• Forensic Pathology

• Criminalistics

A CSI (Crime Scene Investigator) is responsible for:

• Collecting and documenting evidence

• Studying poisons and toxins

• Analysis of handwriting and ink

• Reconstructing crime scenes

Which principle states: “Every contact leaves a trace”?

• Modus Operandi

• Chain of Custody

• Locard’s Exchange Principle

• Exculpatory Evidence

Forensic Pathology focuses on:

• Studying firearms and projectiles

• Determining cause of death

• Study of bite marks

• Court decisions and precedent

The study of human remains and bones is called:

• Forensic Anthropology

• Forensic Serology

• Forensic Toxicology

• Forensic Odontology

Which branch studies teeth and bite marks?

• Forensic Odontology

• Forensic Engineering

• Forensic Ballistics

• Forensic Psychology

The use of insects to determine time of death is:

• Forensic Entomology

• Forensic Serology

• Forensic Ballistics

• Forensic Document Examination

Which field studies poisons, drugs, and toxins?

• Forensic Toxicology

• Forensic Anthropology

• Forensic Ballistics

• Criminalistics

The application of psychology in legal cases is:

• Forensic Psychology

• Criminology

• Forensic Pathology

• Forensic Document Examination