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WorksheetsForensics SCI030 Unit 2
Total questions: 56
Worksheet time: 56mins
A FS matches a suspect's fingerprint to a glass in a house of a robbery. What is true of this analysis?
its an association through individualized evidence
it's an identification
it's direct evidence
it's a comparison of evidence
A dead woman has high levels of a pain drug in her blood. What's true of this analysis?
it's an association through individualized evidence
it's an identification
it's direct evidence
it's a comparison
A FS concludes tiny hairs found on a murder victim were those of a dog and not the suspect. This is...
an example of gross evidence
an example of direct evidence
an example of trace evidence
Coagulation of blood near a victim indicated death occurred 2 hours ago, when the suspect was at work. This evidence is...
an example of gross evidence
an example of direct evidence
an example of trace evidence
A hidden fingerprint on a murder weapon didn't match the suspect. This evidence is...
an example of gross evidence
an example of direct evidence
an example of latent evidence
During which stage of decomposition does the body become bloated with gas?
initial decay
dry decay
putrefaction
butymetric fermentation
During which stage of decomposition do the eyes first become cloudy?
initial decay
dry decay
putrefaction
black putrefaction
During which stage of decomposition does the body dry out and give off an odor that smells like CHEESE!?!
black putrefaction
dry decay
putrefaction
butyric fermentation
Which postmortem indicator reaches max at 12 hrs and is gone within 36 to 48 hrs?
algor mortis
livor mortis
rigor mortis
cloudiness of the eyes
Which postmortem indicator is fixed by 8 hours?
algor mortis
livor mortis
rigor mortis
cloudiness of the eyes
Which postmortem indicatorbegins at 3 days?
algor mortis
livor mortis
rigor mortis
putrefaction
Checking for stomach/intestinal contents would be done during this phase of the autopsy?
internal examination
pre-autopsy
post-autopsy
external examination
Swabs of the mouth should be taken during this phase of the autopsy
internal examination
pre-autopsy
post-autopsy
external examination
The brain is removed and examined during this phase of the autopsy
beginning of the internal examination
pre-autopsy
end of the internal examination
external examination
This is important in an autopsy report/coroner's report because it determines if a crime was committed...
manner of death
time of examination
name of ME
mechanism of death
This information is essential for pursuing a criminal investigation...
time and mechanism of death
manner and time of death
manner and cause of death
manner and mechanism of death
Which info on an autopsy report is essential for evaluating a suspect's alibi?
mechanism of death
manner of death
cause of death
time of death
A person with which of the following degrees/certifications would be best suited for consultation on entomology?
doctorate and membership in a professional society of For. Ento.
doctorate in entomology and certificate in For. Ento.
Master's in Ento. and less than a year's experience in For. Ento.
Bachelor's in Ento but not experience in For. Ento
This specific training in Forensic Entomology is best....
bachelor's degree in biology
degree in crime scene investigation
certification in forensic entomology
bachelor's degree in entomology
Which could only be performed by a forensic entomologist?
ID the species of insects on a corpse
collect soil samples for larva/pupa evidence
collect insect samples from a corpse
measure the temp. of the maggot mass in a corpse
There are flies, fly larvae, and beetles. There are no ants. The PMI is...
under 3 days
19-30 days
4-7 days
8-18 days
There are beetles, cockroaches, and ants. The PMI is...
under 3 days
19-30 days
4-7 days
8-18 days
There are flies but no larvae or beetles. The PMI is...
1 day
4 days
8 days
19 days
This bone is used by a For. Anthropologist to determine sex (male or female?)
humerus
tibia
pelvis
sternum
A For. Anthropologist could use this to ID the sex of a victim (male or female?)
humerus
tibia
phalanges
skull
This bone could be used to ID sex of a victim (male or female?)
femur
cervical vertebrae
metatarsals
phalanges
This institution employs the most For. Anthropologists full time
governments
coroners' offices
military
universities
This institution employs the most For. Anthropologists for determining the identity of victims...
governments
coroners' offices
military
universities
This institution employs the most For. Anthropologists for research
governments
coroners' offices
military
universities
What can be used to determine the sex of a victim from DENTAL remains?
look for presence/absence of wisdom teeth
look for presence/absence of baby teeth
measure the mesio-distal diameter of the mandibular cuspid
determine the sex from the ration of D-aspartic acid to L-aspartic acid in the detin
When measuring the mesio-distal diameter of the mandibular cuspid, this information can be used for...
height determination
health determination
age determination
sex determination
Which could be used to determine the age of a victim between 15 and 22 from dental remains?
sizes of maxillary cuspids
ratio of D-aspartic acid to L-aspartic acid
presence or absence of wisdom teeth
order of eruption of permanent teeth and baby teeth
Which famous case was solved by the ID of a discolored tooth?
Buck Ruxton
Lollia Paulina
Ted Bundy
which evidence was used to ID the body of Lollia Paulina, mistress of Roman emperor Claudius?
presence of wisdome teeth
a discolored tooth
a dental prosthetic
bite mark on an apple
This was used to ID the body of Major General Joseph Warren
dental prosthetic
bite mark
presence of wisdom teeth
discolored tooth
Spherical blood drops of about 7mm in diameter would indicate they came from...
a blood knife about 2ft above ground
blunt force trauma
a balcony above
a gunshot
Spherical blood drops of about 2mm in diameter would indicate they came from...
a blood knife about 2ft above ground
blunt force trauma
a balcony above
a gunshot
Which does a shotgun shell have that a cartridge does not?
casing
primer
wad
projectile(s)
This is a part of a shotgun that separates the powder from the pellets...
casing
primer
wad
projectile(s)
Which has wadding in it?
shotgun shell
rifle bullet
handgun bullet
rifle shell
This can associate a suspect's gun with a crime....
type of bullet
powder residue
markings on the gun's exterior
markings on the bullet
Which can associate a suspect and the firing of a gun?
powder residues
markings on a bullet
markings on the casing
markings on the gun's exterior
Using different methods to see a fingerprint on a gun would be methods for finding....
latent evidence
gross evidence
trace evidence
direct evidence
A FS collects small strands of fabric from a crime scene. Which type of evidence is he/she detecting?
latent evidence
gross evidence
trace evidence
direct evidence
A coroner examines a body to determine PMI. What type of evidence is he detecting?
latent evidence
gross evidence
trace evidence
direct evidence
During which stage of postmortem decomposition do body tissues break down and begin to liquefy?
putrefaction
dry decay
initial decay
During which stage of postmortem decomposition do muscles stiffen and then relax
putrefaction
dry decay
initial decay
During which stage of postmortem decomposition does the body lack moisture?
putrefaction
dry decay
initial decay
During which phase of the autopsy would blood and fluid samples be taken?
post-autopsy
internal examination
pre-autopsy
external examination
During which phase of the autopsy would the body be measured?
post-autopsy
internal examination
pre-autopsy
external examination
During which phase of the autopsy would swabs from orifices be taken?
post-autopsy
internal examination
pre-autopsy
external examination
On a corpse, there are beetles and mites, but no flies, ants or larvae. Which is the correct PMI?
8 days
1 day
4 days
19-30 days
A dried corpse in the woods has a cheesy smell and no insects present. Which is the correct PMI?
19-30 days
4 days
8 days
31-50 days
A bloated corpse has fly larvae and beetles but no ants covering it. Which is the best PMI estimate?
19-30 days
4 days
8 days
31-50 days
Which is true for a shotgun but not a rifle or handgun?
the projectiles are pellets
they don't have firing pins
the shell doesn't use a primer
Which is true for a handgun or rifle but NOT a shotgun?
they don't have firing pins
they have lands and grooves in the barrel
they don't use a primer
