Forensic Science First Nine Weeks Review

What is the main difference between a primary and a secondary crime scene?

• A primary crime scene is where the main crime occurred, while a secondary scene is connected but not the main location.

• A primary crime scene is always indoors, while a secondary scene is outdoors.

• A primary crime scene involves multiple crimes, while a secondary scene involves only one.

• A primary crime scene is where evidence is found, while a secondary scene is where suspects are found.

Who is considered the perpetrator in a crime?

• The person who assists in the crime.

• The person who actually committed the crime.

• The person who provides an alibi.

• The person who investigates the crime.

What role does an accomplice play in a crime?

• Provides an alibi for the suspect.

• Assists the perpetrator.

• Investigates the crime scene.

• Is the main suspect in the crime.

What is an alibi?

• A statement that someone was elsewhere when the crime occurred.

• A tool used to commit a crime.

• A location where the crime took place.

• A person who witnessed the crime.

What is testimonial evidence?

• Evidence collected from physical objects

• Evidence that requires interpretation

• Witness statements given during legal proceedings

• Tiny materials like hair or fibers

Which type of evidence includes objects that can be collected and taken back to the lab?

• Testimonial Evidence

• Physical Evidence

• Circumstantial Evidence

• Direct Evidence

If a person can reasonably infer that a crime has been committed, this is _____________ evidence.

• Direct

• Circumstantial

• Physical

• Testimonial

What does trace evidence refer to?

• Large objects collected at a crime scene

• Witness statements

• Tiny materials like hair or fibers

• Direct evidence of a crime

What role does evidence play in proving a crime?

• It provides entertainment for the jury.

• It demonstrates that a crime has been committed and helps establish the essential elements of an offense.

• It confuses the suspects.

• It hides the details of the crime.

What is the main idea of Locard's Exchange Principle?

• Every contact leaves a trace.

• Only visible evidence is important.

• Crime scenes are always contaminated.

• Evidence is not reliable.