WorksheetsChapters 0&1 - First Forensics Test
Total questions: 31
Worksheet time: 12mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
This scientist is considered the father of Forensic Toxicology.
a)
Alphonse Bertillon
b)
Francis Galton
c)
Mathieu Orfila
d)
Karl Landsteiner
2.
What happened to cause the downfall of anthropometry as a way to ID people?
a)
Nothing happened. It is still used today.
b)
Two federal prisoners had similar names , faces and the same measurements.
c)
Fingerprinting was found to be easier.
d)
The US changed to the metric system.
3.
This British scientist published the first statistical proof that fingerprints are unique.
a)
Mathieu Orfila
b)
Alphonse Bertillon
c)
Francis Galton
d)
Karl Landsteiner
4.
This scientist immigrated to the US and won the Nobel Prize for his discovery of categorizing blood by types A, B, AB and O.
a)
Karl Landsteiner
b)
Francis Galton
c)
Leone Lattes
d)
Calvin Goddard
5.
This forensic serologist developed a method for determining blood type from a dry sample.
a)
Karl Landsteiner
b)
Calvin Goddard
c)
Leone Lattes
d)
Hans Gross
6.
This US army scientist developed the comparison microscope which is used to compare hair, bullet and other evidence.
a)
Albert S. Osborn
b)
Leone Lattes
c)
Karl Landsteiner
d)
Calvin Goddard
7.
In 1910 this scientist published the book Questioned Documents and it became a primary reference for examiners looking for counterfeit or forged documents.
a)
Albert S. Osborn
b)
Leone Lattes
c)
Hans Gross
d)
Calvin Goddard
8.
While not considered a scientist this lawyer and judge published the first treatise on applying science to criminal investigation. He also founded the forensic journal "Kriminologie”.
a)
Albert S. Osborn
b)
Calvin Goddard
c)
Hans Gross
d)
Edmond Locard
9.
This scientist devised a system of identifying a person using 11 different body measurements.
a)
Alphonse Bertillon
b)
Mathieu Orfila
c)
Francis Galton
d)
Karl Landsteiner
10.
Set up the first forensic science lab in 1910 in France. He developed the theory of evidence cross-transfer that bears his name.
a)
Albert S. Osborn
b)
Calvin Goddard
c)
Hans Gross
d)
Edmond Locard
11.
What is the definition of Forensic Science?
a)
Collecting Evidence at a Crime Scene
b)
The use of science and technology in service to the law
c)
Proving people innocent
d)
Proving people guilty
12.
This author of the Sherlock Holmes books introduced forensic science to the common people in the 19th century.
a)
Arthur Conan Doyle
b)
Sherlock Holmes
c)
Dr. John Watson
d)
Author Conan Doyle
13.
What is a Forensic psychologist?
a)
Criminalist that collects, documents, and preserves evidence at a crime scene
b)
Forensic scientist that would address a suspect's sanity or competency to stand trial
c)
Forensic scientist that can determine the cause of material or structural failures
d)
Forensic scientist that applies dental science in the identification of unknown human remains and bite marks.
14.
What is a Crime Scene Investigator?
a)
Criminalist that collects, documents, and preserves evidence at a crime scene
b)
Forensic scientist that would address a suspect's sanity or competency to stand trial
c)
Forensic scientist that can determine the cause of material or structural failures
d)
Forensic scientist that applies dental science in the identification of unknown human remains and bite marks.
15.
What is a Forensic Engineer?
a)
Criminalist that collects, documents, and preserves evidence at a crime scene
b)
Forensic scientist that would address a suspect's sanity or competency to stand trial
c)
Forensic scientist that can determine the cause of material or structural failures
d)
Forensic scientist that applies dental science in the identification of unknown human remains and bite marks.
16.
What is a Forensic Odontologist?
a)
Criminalist that collects, documents, and preserves evidence at a crime scene
b)
Forensic scientist that would address a suspect's sanity or competency to stand trial
c)
Forensic scientist that can determine the cause of material or structural failures
d)
Forensic scientist that applies dental science in the identification of unknown human remains and bite marks.
17.
What is a Medical Examiner (ME) or Pathologist?
a)
Forensic scientist that examines corpses and determine cause of death.
b)
Forensic scientist that studies bodily fluids, might check a person's DNA or determine paternity.
c)
Forensic scientist that can determine the age of a victim by studying the skeleton.
d)
Forensic scientist that can generate a picture of a victim or suspect base on descriptions.
18.
What is a Forensic Serologist?
a)
Forensic scientist that examines corpses and determine cause of death.
b)
Forensic scientist that studies bodily fluids, might check a person's DNA or determine paternity.
c)
Forensic scientist that can determine the age of a victim by studying the skeleton.
d)
Forensic scientist that can generate a picture of a victim or suspect base on descriptions.
19.
What is a Forensic Anthropologist?
a)
Forensic scientist that examines corpses and determine cause of death.
b)
Forensic scientist that studies bodily fluids, might check a person's DNA or determine paternity.
c)
Forensic scientist that can determine the age of a victim by studying the skeleton.
d)
Forensic scientist that can generate a picture of a victim or suspect base on descriptions.
20.
What is a Forensic Artist?
a)
Forensic scientist that examines corpses and determine cause of death.
b)
Forensic scientist that studies bodily fluids, might check a person's DNA or determine paternity.
c)
Forensic scientist that can determine the age of a victim by studying the skeleton.
d)
Forensic scientist that can generate a picture of a victim or suspect base on descriptions.
21.
What is a Forensic Entomologist?
a)
Forensic scientist that examines corpses and determine cause of death.
b)
Forensic scientist that studies bodily fluids, might check a person's DNA or determine paternity.
c)
Forensic scientist that studies insects and larvae on a body to determine how long ago a person died.
d)
Forensic scientist that detects and identify the presence of drugs and poisons in body fluids, tissues, and organs.
22.
What is a Forensic Toxicologist?
a)
Forensic scientist that examines corpses and determine cause of death.
b)
Forensic scientist that studies bodily fluids, might check a person's DNA or determine paternity.
c)
Forensic scientist that studies insects and larvae on a body to determine how long ago a person died.
d)
Forensic scientist that detects and identify the presence of drugs and poisons in body fluids, tissues, and organs.
23.
Which of the following is not part of the CSI Effect?
a)
People binge watching crime shows become psychotic.
b)
Exposure to crime shows causes unrealistic expectations in jurors.
c)
Jurors are more aware of how evidence is collected and analyzed.
d)
More people are interested in studying forensic science.
24.
Which kind of people are more likely to falsely confess to a crime?
a)
People with criminal parents.
b)
Members of the military
c)
Juveniles, mentally disabled and mentally ill people.
d)
Students who have studied forensics.
25.
What does the Innocence Project do?
a)
Exonerates people by using DNA analysis to look at old cases.
b)
Excuses felons from their crimes.
c)
Helps catch criminals.
d)
Tests the DNA of every murder case.
26.
Over 250 people have been exonerated by the Innocence Project. What is the main reason they were originally convicted?
a)
False Confession
b)
Faulty Eyewitness Testimony
c)
DNA Evidence
d)
Fingerprint Evidence
27.
Which was not an important piece of evidence in the JonBenet Ramsey case?
a)
911 Call
b)
Ransom Note
c)
Fingerprints
d)
Bowl of Fruit
28.
When we witness a crime our observations are affected by all but which of the following:
a)
Our emotional state
b)
Whether we are alone or with other people
c)
What type of activity is going on around us
d)
What we had for lunch the day before.
29.
Which of the following does the Innocence Project NOT recommend to solve the issue of faulty eyewitness testimony?
a)
Double-blind administration of all line-ups
b)
Proper lineup composition
c)
Recording the procedure
d)
Hinting who the suspect is to the witness
30.
What techniques are interrogators allowed to use when questioning a suspect?
a)
Tell you that evidence exists that doesn't
b)
Question you for very long periods of time
c)
Lie to you about eyewitnesses
d)
All of these choices
31.
This principle states that when a criminal comes in contact with an object or person, a cross transfer of evidence appears.
a)
Bernoulli principle
b)
Locard's Principle of Exchange
c)
Dan Bauer
d)
Locomotion Principle
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