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WorksheetsForensics Final Review
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 38mins
Circumstantial evidence
(indirect evidence) evidence used to imply a fact but not to prove it
the documented and unbroken transfer of evidence
the first police officer to arrive at a crime scene
small but measurable amounts of physical or biological material found at crime scene
class evidence
material that connects an individual or thing to a certain group
the documented and unbroken transfer of evidence
(indirect evidence) evidence used to imply a fact but not to prove it
the first police officer to arrive at a crime scene
crime-scene investigation
an approach to solve a crime in which scientific and legal professionals work together
the documented and unbroken transfer of evidence
(indirect evidence) evidence used to imply a fact but not to prove it
the first police officer to arrive at a crime scene
individual evidence
a kind of evidence that identifies a particular person or thing
bits of pigment found in the cortex of a hair
small but measurable amounts of physical or biological material found at crime scene
the actively growing root or base of hair containing DNA and living cells
What is a Crime Scene Investigator?
A person trained to record, collect and test evidence found at a crime scene.
A person trained to help the FBI
A person trained to record, collect and make false evidence available.
An agent trained to ride unicorns.
What is direct evidence?
Objects found at the crime scene
Evidence provided by an eyewitness
Things provided by a victim with agreements from the jury.
A direct match to a criminal.
What does Probative mean?
A material witness
In evidence law, tending to prove something
Violation of a rule or law that is not punishable by prison
In 1993 the _____ standard determined that judges decided when evidence was admissible in court.
Frye
Locard
Daubert
Miranda
In 1993 the _____ standard determined that judges decided when evidence was admissible in court.
Frye
Locard
Daubert
Miranda
In 1993 the _____ standard determined that judges decided when evidence was admissible in court.
Frye
Locard
Daubert
Miranda
Hair is considered:
secondary evidence.
tertiary evidence.
class evidence.
individual evidence.
Which of these is a factor that might affect or alter an eye witness's testimony?
If the crime was traumatic
The length of the crime they witnessed
How attractive or unattractive the suspect is
All of the above
What is any physical location in which a crime has occurred or is suspected of having occurred?
Crime Scene
Forensics spot
Accomplice
Alibi
Forensic Science is
microscopes used for vapor
the applications of testing
applying principles of science to the law
the application of evidence to testing
What is direct evidence?
Objects found at the crime scene
Evidence provided by an eyewitness
Things provided by a victim with agreements from the jury.
A direct match to a criminal.
What is evidence?
Objects like rubber unicorns left at a dance party
An excuse for a crime.
Things left at a crime scene on purpose or accidentally
Things left behind during a police training drill
Chain of custody
the documented and unbroken transfer of evidence
(indirect evidence) evidence used to imply a fact but not to prove it
the first police officer to arrive at a crime scene
small but measurable amounts of physical or biological material found at crime scene
How are entomology and forensic entomology different?
Entomology studies insects while forensic entomology studies insects in application to civil and criminal legal cases.
Entomology studies insects in application to civil and criminal legal cases while forensic entomology studies insects.
Trick! They are both the same.
This is not the answer.
How does temperature have an effect on insect evidence?
temp. does not effect insect evidence
high temp. speeds up insect's life cycle
low temp. speeds up insect's life cycle
The major variable in the fly’s life cycle is ____________________.
moisture
pressure
temperature
barometer
A forensic entomologist is...
A person who studies insects to gain clues about a crime
a person who studies bones to gain clues about a crime
a person who studies DNA to gain clues about a crime
a person who studies fire and arson
The pelvis of a female is _____ as compared to a male.
wide and circular
wide and heart-shaped
narrow and circular
narrow and heart-shaped
What component of RBCs carry oxygen?
Hemoglobin
Platelets
Antibodies
Antigens
Blood is considered to be a type of:
Cell
Tissue
Organ
Organ System
What type of tool/wound would cause a high-velocity blood spatter measuring less than 1 mm?
Beating
Gunshot
Dripping wound
Blunt object impact
If a person has type B blood, who can they donate blood to?
B, AB
A, O
B, O
Only B
If a person has type A blood, who can they get a blood transfusion from?
A, O
A, AB
B, O
Only O
Which test produces light when blood is present?
Kastle-Meyer
Luminol
Fluorescein
ELISA
What is Rigor Mortis
Death Color
Death Stiffness
Death Temperature
Death Time
This unit determines the presence and identification of drugs and poisons.
Forensic serology unit
Forensic toxicology unit
Forensic crime scene unit
Forensic medical examiner
