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WorksheetsFORENSICS Q1 REVIEW
Total questions: 100
Worksheet time: 1hrs 18mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Biological evidence includes blood, saliva, hair, dna
a)
true
b)
false
2.
physical evidence is more reliable than testimonial evidence
a)
true
b)
false
3.
properties of evidence that can be associated with a single source are known as class characteristics
a)
true
b)
false
4.
a person may be found guilty if physical evidence collected at a crime scene is found to be different from the standard/control samples collected from the subject.
a)
TRUE
b)
FALSE
5.
investigators are more likely to find class evidence at a crime scene versus individual evidence.
a)
true
b)
false
6.
value of physical evidence is all the following except:
a)
generally more reliable than testimonial
b)
can prove that crime has been committed
c)
can corroborate or refute testimony
d)
all of the above
7.
the likelihood of finding individual physical evidence is ____ the likelihood of finding class evidence
a)
less than
b)
greater than
c)
same
8.
examination of paint chips found at a hit and run compared side by side from the suspected vehicle is an example of
a)
classification
b)
individualization
c)
comparison
d)
identification
9.
if the lab can piece broken glass from a window together, then the evidence has _____ characteristics
a)
identification
b)
individual
c)
class
d)
none of the above
10.
physical evidence at a hit and run scene could include
a)
glass fragments
b)
all of the above
c)
paint chips
d)
fiber and tissue
11.
"every contact leaves a trace" best describes
a)
Forensic Science
b)
Locard's Exchange Principle
c)
Anthropometry
d)
Frye v. United States
12.
Hair found at the crime scene that lacks th root can still be ran for DNA analysis.
a)
True
b)
False
13.
items that may associate a victim or suspect with a scene or each other
a)
Transient Evidence
b)
Pattern Evidence
c)
Associative Evidence
d)
Conditional Evidence
14.
Produced by a specific event or action
a)
conditional evidence
b)
transfer evidence
c)
transient evidence
d)
pattern evidence
15.
produced by contact between persons or objects, or between persons and persons
a)
transient evidence
b)
transfer evidence
c)
conditional evidence
d)
pattern evidence
16.
temporary, easily changed or lost
a)
transient evidence
b)
pattern evidence
c)
transfer evidence
d)
associative evidence
17.
produced by direct contact between a person and an object or between two objects
a)
transient evidence
b)
transfer evidence
c)
conditional evidence
d)
pattern evidence
18.
What type of search pattern is shown?
a)
Grid
b)
Quadrant
c)
Spiral
d)
Linear
19.
What type of search pattern is shown?
a)
Grid
b)
Quadrant
c)
Spiral
d)
Linear
20.
Is this an example of class or individual evidence?
a)
Class
b)
Indivdual
21.
Is this an example of class or individual evidence?
a)
Class
b)
Individual
22.
Is this an example of class or individual evidence?
a)
Class
b)
Indivdual
23.
Is this an example of class or individual evidence?
a)
Class
b)
Individual
24.
Is this an example of class or individual evidence?
a)
Class
b)
Individual
25.
Is this an example of class or individual evidence?
a)
Class
b)
Individual
26.
Is this an example of class or individual evidence?
a)
Class
b)
individual
27.
Is this an example of class or individual evidence?
a)
Class
b)
Individual
28.
Is this an example of class or individual evidence?
a)
Class
b)
Individual
29.
Is this an example of class or individual evidence?
a)
Class
b)
individual
30.
Is this an example of class or individual evidence?
a)
Class
b)
Individual
31.
What type of evidence is this?
a)
Physical
b)
Circumstantial
c)
Testimonial
32.
Is this an example of class or individual evidence?
a)
Class
b)
Individual
33.
Is this an example of class or individual evidence?
a)
Class
b)
Individual
34.
Is this an example of class or individual evidence?
a)
Class
b)
Individual
35.
Is this an example of class or individual evidence?
a)
Class
b)
Individual
36.
Is this an example of class or individual evidence?
a)
Class
b)
Individual
37.
Is this an example of class or individual evidence?
a)
Class
b)
Individual
38.
The ability to establish the exact whereabouts of an item of evidence and under whose control it was from its collection at the crime scene to its presentation in the courtroom and everywhere in between is called
a)
chain of command
b)
record of evidence
c)
chain of custody
39.
In a crime scene sketch, there should always be an arrow to show which way is
a)
South
b)
East
c)
West
d)
North
40.
Blood-stained materials should be store in what type of container
a)
paper bags
b)
air-tight new paint can
c)
mason jar with a lid
d)
plastic bag with a seal
41.
Correct order for processing a crime scene is ...
a)
interview, examine, document, process
b)
process, interview, document, examine
c)
examine, interview document, process
d)
interview, document, process, examine
42.
You are at a crime scene that is in the middle of a forest. You find a spork. Why is it important? (select all that apply)
a)
It is had a low probability of being there by chance.
b)
It likely has the DNA of the person who used it.
c)
It is out of place for that environment.
d)
Each spork is unique.
43.
Original Location of a crime or accident
a)
primary crime scene
b)
secondary crime scene
c)
testimonial
d)
original crime scene
44.
Alternate location where additional evidence is found
a)
primary crime scene
b)
alternate crime scene
c)
secondary crime scene
d)
original crime scene
45.
Any evidence found in the form of a physical object
a)
testimonial
b)
trace evidence
c)
physical evidence
d)
fingerprints
46.
Evidence that includes eyewitness accounts
a)
physical evidence
b)
testimonial
c)
trace
d)
DNA
47.
Physical evidence found in small, measurable amounts
a)
trace evidence
b)
testimonial evidence
c)
primary evidence
d)
secondary evidence
48.
Person who determines the preliminary cause of death at the crime scene and conducts an autopsy
a)
detective
b)
CSI unit
c)
medical examiner
d)
attorney
49.
symbol indicating polar direction
a)
Rough Sketch
b)
Final Sketch
c)
Legend
d)
Compass
50.
list explaining symbols; also known as a key
a)
Rough Sketch
b)
Final Sketch
c)
Legend
d)
Compass
51.
finished, polished rendition of rough sketch; drawn to scale; often for courtroom presentation
a)
Rough Sketch
b)
Final Sketch
c)
Legend
d)
Compass
52.
first, pencil-drawn outline of a crime scene; drawn at the crime scene; not usually to scale
a)
Rough Sketch
b)
Final Sketch
c)
Legend
d)
Compass
53.
indication of proportion between representation and what it represents
a)
Scale
b)
Overhead Sketch
c)
Elevation Sketch
d)
Three-Dimensional Sketch
54.
Typically, rough sketches are NOT which of the following?
a)
Drawn with pencil
b)
Drawn to scale
c)
Drawn at the crime scene
d)
Drawn after photos are taken
55.
Crime scene sketches provide _____________ not present in photographs, video evidence, etc. .
a)
Positioning of evidence
b)
Condition of evidence
c)
Close-ups and details
d)
Distances and dimensions
56.
Crime scene procedure starts with _______ and ends with _________.
a)
documenting; securing the scene
b)
securing the scene; processing
c)
examining; collecting evidence
d)
collecting evidence; securing the scene
57.
The video taken of a crime scene can be edited
a)
true
b)
false
58.
Which of the following does NOT need to be included in a crime scene sketch?
a)
A scale of distance
b)
Date and location of crime scene
c)
A north heading
d)
A record of everyone at the crime scene
59.
What type of picture is a picture taken of the entire crime scene?
a)
Overall view
b)
Medium view
c)
Close-up view
60.
What type of picture is a picture of only the object?
a)
Overall view
b)
Medium view
c)
Close-up view
61.
Which of the following is a team member on a crime scene team?
a)
First Police officer
b)
Medical Examiner
c)
Investigators
d)
All of the above
62.
Documentation of a scene includes:
a)
Notes
b)
Sketches
c)
A person
d)
More than one of the above
63.
Records crime scenes and evidence through photographic techniques and digital imaging.
a)
Voiceprint Analysis
b)
Computer and Digital Analysis
c)
Firearms
d)
Photography
64.
What is the first step in processing a crime scene?
a)
Photography
b)
Rough sketch
c)
Finished sketch
d)
Securing the perimeter
65.
The evidence may not be admitted into court if a _____ isn’t maintained.
a)
chain of custody
b)
crime scene documentation
c)
notes taken by first officer on scene
d)
crime scene
66.
Which of the following is not included in a crime scene sketch
a)
Weather
b)
Reference points for placement of evidence
c)
Scale
d)
Distance measurements
67.
Correct collection of evidence requires which of the following?
a)
documenting the location where the evidence was found
b)
correct packaging of evidence
c)
maintaining proper chain of custody
d)
all of the above
68.
The goal of a crime scene investigation is to:.
a)
recognize evidence at the scene of a crime
b)
document evidence at the scene of a crime
c)
collect evidence at the scene of a crime
d)
All of these choices.
69.
The first to arrive at a crime scene are usually:
a)
crime scene investigators
b)
medical examiners
c)
police officers
d)
detectives
70.
Which of the following is the first priority of the first officer arriving at a crime scene?
a)
Excluding all unauthorized personnel
b)
Getting medical assistance for injured individuals
c)
Securing the boundaries
d)
Isolating the area
71.
Developed a comparison microscope to compare bullets
a)
Calvin Goddard
b)
Francis Galton
c)
Hans Gross
d)
Mathieu Orfilla
72.
Developed a method to determine blood type of dried blood stain
a)
Edmond Locard
b)
Albert S. Osborn
c)
Leone Lattes
d)
August Volimer
73.
“Father of Criminal Identification”; Developed science of Anthropometry
a)
Francis Galton
b)
Hans Gross
c)
Edmond Locard
d)
Alphonse Bertillon
74.
“Father of Forensic Toxicology”; chemist who studied the detection of poisons.
a)
Arthur Conan Doyle
b)
Mathieu Orfilia
c)
Leone Lattes
d)
Karl Landsteiner
75.
Published Criminal Investigation to apply scientific principles
a)
Hans Gross
b)
Albert S. Osborn
c)
Edmond Locard
d)
William Herschel
76.
Published Finger Prints about the uniqueness and classification of prints
a)
Mathieu Orfila
b)
Leone Lattes
c)
Francis Galton
d)
Arthur Conan Doyle
77.
Published Questioned Documents about document examination
a)
Alphonse Bertillon
b)
August Vollmer
c)
Albert S. Osborn
d)
Karl Landsteiner
78.
Published Sherlock Holmes stories
a)
Albert S. Osborn
b)
Arthur Conan Doyle
c)
Hans Gross
d)
Edmond Locard
79.
Received Nobel Prize for discovering the ABO Blood Types
a)
Hans Gross
b)
Alphonse Bertillon
c)
Karl Landsteiner
d)
Edmond Locard
80.
The founder and director of the Institute of Criminalistics at the University of Lyons, France. Developed a principle about the transfer of trace evidence.
a)
Edmond Locard
b)
August Vollmer
c)
William Herschel
d)
Leone Lattes
81.
Who developed the exchange principle?
a)
Galton
b)
Bertillon
c)
Locard
d)
Jeffries
82.
Developed "Anthropometry", or the first system of personal identification
a)
Alphonse Bertillon
b)
Albert Osborn
c)
Karl Landsteiner
d)
Henry Galton
83.
Undertook first definitive study of fingerprints and developed system for classifying them.
a)
Sherlock Holmes
b)
Karl Landsteiner
c)
Henry Galton
d)
Edmond Locard
84.
Developed first DNA profiling test
a)
Alec Jeffreys
b)
Alphonse Bertillon
c)
Henry Galton
d)
Mathieu Orfila
85.
Which amendment gives one the right to bear arms?
a)
1st
b)
2nd
c)
3rd
d)
4th
86.
True or False:
Common Law deals with laws based on the constitution.
a)
True
b)
False
87.
True or False:
Civil law deals with relationships between individuals.
a)
True
b)
False
88.
All of the following are considered felonies except:
a)
murder
b)
armed robbery
c)
dealing drugs
d)
all are felonies
89.
the study and application of science to matters of law
a)
Locard's exchange principle
b)
forensic science
c)
deductive reasoning
d)
agricultural science
90.
An individual whom the court determines to process knowledge relevant to the trial that is not expected of the average layperson
a)
defendant
b)
judge
c)
expert witness
d)
prosecutor
91.
Able to match of projectiles to firearms
a)
toxicology
b)
serology
c)
computer science
d)
ballistics
92.
Evaluate offenders to determine if they are competent to stand trial
a)
Pathology
b)
Polygraphy
c)
Entomology
d)
Psychiatry
93.
Identify cause of drug overs doses or poisonings
a)
Serology
b)
Pathology
c)
Entomology
d)
Toxicology
94.
Study medical history of victims and determine cause and circumstance of death
a)
Pathology
b)
Polygraphy
c)
Psychology
d)
Serology
95.
Use dental marks for identification of corpses
a)
Entomology
b)
Odontology
c)
Biology
d)
Criminalistics
96.
Use insects to determine time and location of death
a)
Psychology
b)
Toxicology
c)
Pathology
d)
Entomology
97.
Use skeletal body remains for identification
a)
Entomology
b)
Toxicology
c)
Anthropology
d)
Pathology
98.
Apply science to matters of the law
a)
pathology
b)
odontology
c)
criminalistics
d)
anthropology
99.
Identify body fluids at crime scenes or on evidence
a)
Serology
b)
Anthropology
c)
Engineering
d)
Odontology
100.
Trace crimes dealing with electronic records or identity theft
a)
Engineering
b)
Ballastics
c)
Computer Science
d)
Anthropology
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