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WorksheetsForensics 2019
Total questions: 18
Worksheet time: 9mins
Each person's DNA is...
the same
different
True or False: signing someone's signature is a type of forgery?
True
False
When do fingerprints form?
in the womb
when you are 5
when you are born
when you die
What ISN'T the role of forensics science?
Find out the cause of death
Collect traces
Protect the perpetrator
Provide evidence
In a crime, the PERPETRATOR is...
a person harmed, injured, or killed as a result of a crime.
a person who carries out an illegal act.
a person who saw a crime take place.
a person who speaks or writes in favor of another.
In a crime, the WITNESS is...
a person harmed, injured, or killed as a result of a crime.
a person who carries out an illegal act.
a person who saw a crime take place.
a person who speaks or writes in favor of another.
In a crime, the ADVOCATE is...
a person harmed, injured, or killed as a result of a crime.
a person who carries out an illegal act.
a person who saw a crime take place.
a person who speaks or writes in favor of another.
In a crime, the VICTIM is...
a person harmed, injured, or killed as a result of a crime.
a person who carries out an illegal act.
a person who saw a crime take place.
a person who speaks or writes in favor of another.
What can NOT be told by examining footprints?
gait
shoe tread
sole or heal indents
time of day
True or False: A fingerprint pattern where the ridge lines enter on one side and, curve, and exit on the same side is an arch.
True
False
What is the least common type of print where the ridge lines come in on one side and exit the opposite side?
loop
whorl
arch
none of these
What is the triangular area found in all loop and whorl patterns?
core
enclosure
delta
island
enables federal, state, & local crime labs to electronically exchange & compare DNA profiles
CODIS
IAFIS
NIBIN
PDQ
Locard's Exchange Principle states:
When a person comes in contact with an object or another person, a cross-transfer of materials occurs
For every action there is an equal but opposite reaction
In any crime DNA evidence is left as residue in the crime
Individualized evidence is the only kind of evidence that can be used in a court of law
Which of the following best describes why eye witnesses are unreliable?
Eye witnesses lie because they often don't trust the police
The brain remembers things accurately but often leaves large gaps
Eye witnesses are often involved in the crime themselves
The brain can remember details and things that did not happen
Which of these is not a type of fingerprint?
whorl
arch
loop
swirl
Bite marks, tool marks and tire tracks are all examples of
impression evidence
trace evidence
physical evidence
testimonial evidence
What DOES NOT affect the observation of a witness?
Their emotional state
The activity around them
The presence of others
The colour of their clothing
