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WorksheetsForensics Semester 1 Final
Total questions: 83
Worksheet time: 21hrs 45mins
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Class
Date
1.
Which of the following is not a major step of a Death investigation?
a)
preliminary investigation conducted at scene
b)
body transported to morgue (autopsy)
c)
medical examiner orders lab tests
d)
medical office visit
2.
What is not a possible manner of death
a)
Natural
b)
Accident
c)
Homicide
d)
Determined
3.
Which of the following is not a stage of an autopsy
a)
Y incision
b)
Removal of Organs
c)
stomach contents
d)
Organ donation
4.
What is false of the Amanda Knox Case?
a)
In 2015 the murder case against her was dismissed by the Supreme Court of Italy, which definitively acquitted Knox and her boyfriend of any involvement
b)
Meredith Kersher's injuries were blunt force trauma
c)
Meredith was found murdered in her room in Italy
d)
Knox and Sollecito claimed that they called the police to report a broken window and suspected burglary
5.
Which is not a sign that Dr. Bill Bass found that led him to believe the body was not Rutherford’s?
a)
Fragments of skull on floorboard
b)
Arthritis
c)
Teeth
d)
skull did not explode during the fire
6.
Which of the following is false of "Medical Examiner brings clarity to autopsy photography" youtube video?
a)
investigators are the eyes and ears for the medical examiners office
b)
clarity of a photo will rarely influence an explanation of death
c)
photography commonly occurs in adverse conditions
d)
photographs are commonly requested by police, prosecuters offices, families, and insurance companies
7.
Which of the following is false?
a)
Two systems of death investigation exist in the U.S. the coroner system and the medical examiners system
b)
An autopsy is a post mortem examination of the body
c)
A coroner must be a medical doctor
d)
some medical examiners are also forensic pathology doctors
8.
Which of the following is false regarding the Death Scene?
a)
A death investigator is employed by the coroner's office or the medical examiners office and is responsible for the initial assessment of the body and the death scene
b)
The time between the death and the discovery of the body is called the postmortem interval
c)
The estimation of the time of death is more accurate the longer the P.M.I.
d)
It is important for proper handling of the body to protect trace evidence
9.
What is the following blood type?
a)
a positive
b)
ab negative
c)
a negative
d)
b negative
10.
Which of the following are not physical signs that trauma has occurred
a)
deformities
b)
discoloration
c)
punctures
d)
PTSD
11.
What is not a type of blunt force trauma
a)
abrasions
b)
contusions
c)
lacerations
d)
chop
12.
Which of the following is false of the Jesse L. Pitts case
a)
Amanda brinker received deep lacerations and a skull fracture to the head
b)
Amanda was killed in the grass then moved to the water
c)
Pitts swung a metal pipe found on the trail and hit Amanda
d)
Pitts was sentenced initially for 65 years in prison
13.
Which was false in the Oscar Pistorius case?
a)
the Appeal Court overturned the culpable homicide verdict and convicted him of murder
b)
Oscar claimed he had mistaken Steenkamp for an intruder hiding in the bathroom
c)
Pistorius' legs were amputated below the knee when he was 11 months old
d)
the Judge extended Pistorius' sentence to sixty years
14.
Which is not a different types of muscle
a)
skeletal
b)
cardiac
c)
smooth
d)
digestive
15.
Which of the following is false regarding rigor mortis
a)
depends on temperature and other conditions
b)
the joints of the body stiffen and lock in place
c)
rigor mortis lasts approximately 72 hours
d)
The phenomenon is caused by the smooth muscles partially contracting
16.
Which of the following is false in regards to forensic applications and body systems
a)
skeletal- pelvic girdle can help a forensic anthropologic estimate sex
b)
integumentary- hair is often found at the crime scene and can offer a link to a crime
c)
digestive- driving while intoxicated slows response times and often leads to accidents
d)
endocrine- stomach contents and undigested food can aid investigators in building a timeline of events leading up to a crime
17.
Where is deoxygenated blood return to in the heart?
a)
Left Atrium
b)
Right Atrium
c)
Left Ventricle
d)
Right Ventricle
18.
What is the name of the terminal section in the lungs where the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide occur
a)
trachea
b)
bronchi
c)
epiglottis
d)
alveoli
19.
Which of the following is not a category of sharp-force trauma
a)
stab
b)
incised
c)
chop
d)
laceration
20.
Which is not a Sign or symptoms of inhalation injury
a)
Facial burns
b)
Hoarseness
c)
Carbonaceous sputum
d)
increased breath sounds
21.
Which of the following is not a sign that Arson is involved?
a)
multiple points of origin
b)
incendiary devices
c)
slower burning than expected
d)
oddities on the scene
22.
Which is not true of burns and the layers of the skin affected?
a)
first degree burn - damage to the epidermis and dermis
b)
second degree burn - hot stove
c)
third degree burn- most severe burn
d)
third degree burn- numbness
23.
Which of the following is false of the circulatory system?
a)
right atrium receives the deoxygenated blood
b)
left atrium receives the oxygenated blood
c)
most of the arteries contain blood that has less oxygen content than the veins
d)
the heart has four chambers
24.
Which of the following is in correct order for the labels 1, 2, 3?
a)
uvula, bronchi, bronchioles
b)
epiglottis, trachea, alveoli
c)
larynx, pharynx, bronchioles
d)
trachea, bronchioles, capillaries
25.
In fatal cases how long does it take for cerebral anoxia to occur?, How about loss of consciousness?
a)
1 to 3 minutes, 1 minute
b)
3 to 10 minutes, 3minutes
c)
2 minutes, 2 to 3 minutes
d)
3 minutes, 3 to 10 minutes
26.
What is false of mechanical or chemical asphyxia?
a)
Carbon monoxide poisoning is a chemical asphyxia
b)
suffocation is a mechanical asphyxia
c)
aspiration is caused by inadequate expansion of the lungs
d)
judicial hanging will cause severing of the brainstem
27.
Which of the following is not a sign of drowning?
a)
vertical body
b)
silence
c)
Press down with arms narrow
d)
Head bobbing above and below the waterline
28.
Which of the following is false of carbon monoxide
a)
is an odorless colorless tasteless gas
b)
binds the red blood cell and causes less oxygen to arrive to body tissues
c)
is absorbed in the stomach
d)
is inhaled by the lungs in respiration
29.
If the patient has B positive blood what are possible compatible transfusions?
a)
B+ B- O+ O-
b)
A+ A- O+ O-
c)
A+ B+ O+
d)
B+ B- AB- AB+
30.
What blood type is the universal donor?
a)
O-
b)
O+
c)
AB+
d)
AB-
31.
What blood type is the universal receiver?
a)
AB+
b)
AB-
c)
O-
d)
O+
32.
What is false of the role of an erythrocyte?
a)
oxygen
b)
co2
c)
infection
d)
heat distribution
33.
Which of the following is false of lividity?
a)
Lividity is the pooling of blood in the direction of gravity.
b)
Livor mortis is color change postmortem caused by lividity
c)
If body moved hours after death there will be patches of lividity.
d)
As the body cools, the layer of fat that surrounds the capillaries softens and the blood moves to the peripheral tissues
34.
Which of the following is false of the path of blood through the heart and the rest of the body?
a)
The right atrium receives the deoxygenated blood
b)
The blood is oxygenated in the lungs and flows from the left atrium to the left ventricle
c)
blood flows from the aorta, and then to the rest of the body
d)
most veins carry oxygenated blood and arteries carry deoxygenated blood
35.
What is the most common blood type?
a)
O positive
b)
O negative
c)
AB positive
d)
B negative
36.
What is not a component of the blood?
a)
RBC's
b)
White Blood Cells
c)
Plasma
d)
Lymph
37.
When a red stain is found at a crime scene three questions should be asked, which is false?
a)
Is it blood?
b)
Is it human blood?
c)
If it is human blood, can the blood be traced to a single person?
d)
What is the spatter pattern?
38.
Which of the following is not a method of entry of a toxin or poison?
a)
ingestion
b)
inhalation
c)
injection
d)
adsorption
39.
What organ is responsible for the breakdown (metabolism) of alcohol?
a)
liver
b)
kidney
c)
stomach
d)
thyroid
40.
What is the legal limit in most states for B.A.C. ?
a)
8 %
b)
0.08 %
c)
0.008 %
d)
0.8 %
41.
What is the type of alcohol found in beer and wine?
a)
ethanol
b)
methanol
c)
isopropanol
d)
propanol
42.
Which of the following are incorrectly matched?
a)
cyanide.....bitter almonds
b)
botulinum.....muscle excitability
c)
tetrodotoxin....puffer fish
d)
VX....respiratory failure
43.
According to the Medscape article dealing with forensic toxicology what is false of chronological toxicological analysis?
a)
Screening tests are typically performed with commercial kits that contain antibodies
b)
once positive on screening, confirmation is done with gas chromatography/mass spectrometry (GC/MS).
c)
If this screening test is negative, then the decedent is usually considered negative for an intoxicating substance
d)
If this screening test is negative, then confirmation is done with gas chromatography/mass spectrometry (GC/MS).
44.
According to the video from youtube "most poisonous substances known to humanity" which is number one?
a)
botulinum toxin
b)
VX nerve gas
c)
Sarin
d)
Ricin
45.
According to the "Drugs made me Do it" article which of the following is a false statement?
a)
In 1992 Prozac was bing taken by 4.5 million people
b)
The combination of Prozac and Xanax was associated with suicide, violence and criminal acts.
c)
Involuntary intoxication was an excuse for the criminal offense
d)
temporary insanity can be entertained by the judge only in limited circumstances
46.
Which of the following substances is not a hallucinogen?
a)
Oxycodone
b)
LSD
c)
Marijuana
d)
PCP
47.
What is not a main way that Gas Chromatography can be used in Forensics?
a)
Pathology
b)
Crime Scene
c)
Arson
d)
Explosives
48.
Which of the following is not a way Thin Layer Chromatography is used?
a)
Drugs
b)
Explosives
c)
Lipstick
d)
Hair
49.
What is the strongest risk factor for violence?
a)
History of Violence
b)
Substance Use
c)
Personality Disorder
d)
Nature of Symptoms
50.
According to Harvard Mental Health experts what conclusions were made regarding mental illness and violence?
a)
inconsistent
b)
Public perception is consistent with reality
c)
people with psychiatric disorders commit assaults and violent crimes
d)
untreated mental illness results in violence
51.
Which of the following is not a similarity of shooters discussed
a)
exaggerated need for attention and respect
b)
rejection and isolation from peers
c)
relationship and discipline issues
d)
family history of attempted suicide
52.
On the Mystery Powder Lab what is the Biuret Test used for?
a)
detect presence of protein
b)
detect presence of starch
c)
detect presence of Carbon dioxide
d)
detect presence of Hydrogen
53.
On the Mystery Powder Lab the Litmus test detects what?
a)
presence of Hydrogen
b)
presence of starch
c)
presence of protein
d)
presence of Carbon dioxide
54.
On the Mystery Powder Lab acid is indicated by what color changes?
a)
red and red
b)
blue and blue
c)
red and blue
d)
none of the above
55.
Which of the following is false of the pH scale?
a)
acidic is low number and basic is higher number
b)
neutral is 7.0
c)
the scale ranges from 0 to 14
d)
acidic is higher number and basic is Lower number
56.
F.T.I.R. (Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy) is used by International drug enforcement agencies, police departments, and customs laboratories which all rely on FTIR spectroscopy to quickly identify all except what?
a)
illegal drugs
b)
crime scene evidence
c)
banned materials
d)
fake currency
57.
What part of the hair can accumulate drug and toxins
a)
follicle
b)
medulla cortex
c)
shaft
d)
dermis
58.
What is not something we can learn from hair samples
a)
whether the source is animal or human
b)
location on the sources body
c)
whether the hair has been chemically treated
d)
valuable DNA evidence
59.
Like hair fibers are considered this type of evidence
a)
class
b)
individual
c)
trace
d)
biological
60.
Which of the following are fibers not used for
a)
DNA evidence
b)
clothing
c)
upholstery
d)
structural
61.
Which of the following is a natural fiber
a)
cellulose
b)
rayon
c)
polyester
d)
acrylic
62.
What can be the single largest identifier of synthetic fiber?
a)
production
b)
spinneret
c)
cross section
d)
density
63.
Where is fiber evidence not routinely found
a)
vehicles
b)
glass
c)
screen
d)
carpet
64.
What is not one of the 4 main procedures used to determine unknown fabric
a)
microscopy
b)
burning
c)
chemical testing
d)
chromatography
65.
Which of the following is true
a)
Psilocybin is a depressant
b)
Ritalin is an opiate
c)
Valium is a depressant
d)
Opium is a Hallucinogen
66.
Which is not a way in which a toxin can enter the body?
a)
adsorbed
b)
swallowed
c)
injected
d)
inhaled
67.
Which of the following is a presumptive screening test?
a)
Spot test
b)
Infrared Spectroscopy
c)
Mass Spectrometry
d)
Gas Chromatography
68.
Which of the following is false regarding classification of illicit drugs based on side effects
a)
Marijuana decreases the user's ability to concentrate
b)
LSD may cause flashbacks
c)
PCP can use feelings of super strength
d)
MDMA can cause short -term damage to thought and memory
69.
Which of the following is not a role of the forensic toxicologist?
a)
test for drugs present in people at crime scenes
b)
giving information to the forensic pathologist or coroner to determine cause of death.
c)
perform scientific tests to identify anything in a body
d)
examine and diagnose bodily fluids, such as blood and urine, or tissues to diagnose disease.
70.
Which of the following is false of Stimulants?
a)
Increase energy and alertness, suppress appetite and fatigue
b)
can cause depression
c)
can cause Anxiety, insomnia, weight loss
d)
affect central nervous system to relieve pain
71.
What is not a major classification of types of drugs which forensic toxicologists will encounter.
a)
opiates
b)
stimulants
c)
depressants
d)
tranquilizers
72.
Which of the following is false of a porous substance
a)
example is wood and paper
b)
example is fabric and cardboard
c)
ninhydrin and diazoflouren chemicals may be used
d)
dusting to recover latent prints
73.
Which of the following is not considered biological evidence?
a)
DNA
b)
blood
c)
semen
d)
fabric
74.
Which of the following is considered false regarding evidence?
a)
Class evidence is not specific to any one source
b)
Circumstantial evidence relies on inference to connect it to fact
c)
Individual evidence is material that can be related to a single source
d)
Testimonial evidence is found in small but measurable amounts
75.
What are the steps you take when you process a crime scene?
a)
Preserve and isolate
b)
Take photos, videos, and sketches
c)
Collect and package the evidence
d)
random consideration of chain of custody
76.
What type of evidence retrieval method did the officer use in the math bomber case?
a)
DNA analysis
b)
fracture matching
c)
type and crossmatch
d)
testimonial retrieval
77.
Which is false of Sensitivity and specificity ?
a)
sensitivity is the ability of a test to correctly identify those with the disease
b)
specificity is the ability of the test to correctly identify those without the disease
c)
sensitivity is true positive rate
d)
specificity is true positive rate
78.
Which of the following is not true of Edmond Locard and his principle
a)
with contact between two items, there will be an exchange
b)
the perpetrator of a crime will bring something into the crime scene and leave with something from it
c)
Locard became known as the Sherlock Holmes of France
d)
the transfer of trace evidence often fails to tell a story of what happened
79.
In a class of 40 students, 30 of them had dark brown hair. What are the odds of having dark brown hair? answer in order of fraction, decimal, percent.30/40, .75, 75%
a)
30/40, 0.75, 75%
b)
30/40, 0.75, 7.5%
c)
40/30, 0.75, 0.75%
d)
40/30, 0.75, 75%
80.
Hot and cold glassware Check all that apply. .
a)
Looks different; hot glassware is red and cold glassware is blue
b)
Looks exactly the same
c)
Looks different, hot glassware is opaque and cold glassware is translucent
d)
Looks different, hot glass where is iridescent and cold glassware is dull
81.
All of the following must be avoided except?
a)
Working in a lab that is unsupervised
b)
taking chemicals from a stock room or lab
c)
notifying the teacher in the event of an emergency
d)
performing an experiment without permission
82.
Classroom safety equipment includes all but which of the following?
a)
Closed toed shoes
b)
fire extinguisher
c)
eyewash station
d)
fire blanket
83.
Which of the following steps is not appropriate when transporting chemicals?
a)
walk defensively
b)
keep elbows close to the body
c)
use both hands
d)
horseplay
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