Year 9 Forensic Science Quiz (W3)

What is the primary definition of Forensic Science?

• The study of dead bodies.

• The application of science to criminal and civil laws.

• The psychological profiling of serial criminals.

• The study of ancient historical artifacts.

Which historical figure is credited with the principle that 'Every contact leaves a trace'?

• Sir Francis Galton

• Alphonse Bertillon

• Edmond Locard

• Sherlock Holmes

According to research on eyewitness testimony, which factor can significantly lower the accuracy of a witness's memory?

• The witness was calm during the event.

• The crime happened during the day.

• The presence of a weapon (stress) and the passage of time.

• Writing down the description immediately after the event.

Which forensic specialist would be responsible for analyzing skeletal remains found in the woods?

• Forensic Odontologist

• Forensic Anthropologist

• Forensic Entomologist

• Forensic Toxicologist

When securing a crime scene, what is the FIRST priority of the first responding officer?

• Collecting the physical evidence.

• Photographing the body.

• Ensuring the safety of individuals and providing medical aid.

• Separating the witnesses.

Why must wet biological evidence (like a bloody t-shirt) be packaged in a paper bag rather than a plastic one?

• Paper is cheaper than plastic.

• Plastic bags can tear easily.

• Plastic traps moisture, promoting mold growth that destroys DNA.

• Paper bags look more professional in court.

The 'CSI Effect' refers to the realistic portrayal of forensic science on television, where cases are solved in under an hour.

• True

• False

Human memory acts like a video recorder; once we see something, we remember it exactly as it happened forever.

• True

• False

A 'Chain of Custody' document tracks everyone who has handled a piece of evidence to prevent tampering.

• True

• False

During crime scene sketching, triangulation involves measuring the distance of an object from two fixed reference points.

• True

• False