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WorksheetsForensic Science Unit 1
Total questions: 78
Worksheet time: 53mins
Charlotte is investigating a crime scene and finds dirt, pollen, hair, skin cells, and carpet fibers. These items are all examples of ______.
DNA
forensic science
tool marks
trace evidence
During a burglary investigation, investigators find a type of fiber at the crime scene that could have come from any number of similar jackets. Which form of evidence can be associated with a group?
Class
Inidiviudal
Testimonial
Transient
During a court trial, Nora claims that she saw Daniel near the scene of a crime, but she did not actually witness the crime itself. Her statement is based on what she thinks might have happened rather than direct observation or facts. What type of evidence is Nora providing?
Transient
Individual
Testimonial
Circumstantial
At a crime scene, a fingerprint is found on a glass. Investigators determine that this fingerprint can be traced to a single source. What type of evidence is this?
Transient
Individual
Class
Circumstantial
At a crime scene, investigators find a shoe print and determine the shoe size. What type of evidence is shoe size?
Class
Individual
During a burglary investigation, Maya provides a statement about what she witnessed, while the police also find fingerprints at the scene. Which evidence is considered to be more reliable?
Testimonial
Physical
During a forensic science seminar, Mason is asked to identify the individual often referred to as the Father of Forensics. Who should Mason choose?
Edmond Locard
Mathieu Orfila
Francis Galton
Calvin Goddard
After investigating a burglary, Scarlett notices that there are tiny fibers and a footprint left at the scene. What forensic principle does this situation demonstrate?
fingerprints can help identify people
wherever there is contact, something is left behind (evidence)
for every action there is an equal and opposite reaction
there is always some type of DNA left at a crime scene
Jackson walks into a room and notices the color of the walls, the arrangement of the furniture, and the scent of fresh paint. What is Jackson doing?
What a person perceives using his or her senses
A statement or assertion of information that can be verified
deriving the consequences from the facts using a series of logical steps
Conclusions drawn from assumptions and known facts
Abigail walks into a kitchen and smells something sweet. She looks around and sees a pie on the counter. What is Abigail doing when she interprets the information received from her senses?
Interpreting information received from the senses
A statement or assertion of information that can be verified
deriving the consequences from the facts using a series of logical steps
Conclusions drawn from assumptions and known facts
During a burglary investigation, the police find Ethan's fingerprints on the window, but no one saw him at the scene. The fingerprints are used to imply that Ethan was present, but they do not directly prove he committed the crime. This type of evidence is known as _______________ evidence.
Direct
Circumstantial
Physical
Biological
During a burglary investigation, detectives found hair and blood at the crime scene. This type of evidence, which comes directly from a person or animal (body parts, fluids, hair, skin, blood, etc), is known as _______________ evidence.
Direct
Circumstantial
Physical
Biological
At a crime scene, Maya discovers a fingerprint on a glass. This fingerprint could be an example of
common evidence
biological evidence
individual evidence
class evidence
After a person passes away, a forensic investigator named Mason observes that the body is gradually losing heat and cooling down to match the surrounding temperature. What is this post-mortem cooling process called?
algor mortis
livor mortis
rigor mortis
pallor mortis
During a forensic investigation, Ava observes that a body has become stiff a few hours after death. She recalls this phenomenon is called:
Death stiffness
Death color
Death bloat
Death heat
During a forensic investigation, Priya is asked to identify the specific body failure that leads to a person's death. What is this called?
mechanism of death
decomposition
manner of death
cause of death
During a forensic investigation, Isla is asked to identify one of five means by which someone dies. What is this called?
death
manner of death
cause of death
mechanism of death
After a hiker named Liam was found deceased in the woods, the forensic team observed the stiffening of his skeletal muscles shortly after death. What is this phenomenon called?
livor mortis
autolysis
rigor mortis
algor mortis
While investigating a crime scene, Scarlett observes the process of rotting and breakdown of organic matter. What is this process called?
rigor mortis
decomposition
livor mortis
putrefaction
During a forensic investigation, Nora is found deceased. The forensic pathologist is asked to determine the immediate reason for Nora's death. What is this immediate reason called?
death
mechanism of death
cause of death
manner of death
Kai, an elderly woman, passes away quietly in her sleep at home. There are no indications of foul play. What is her manner of death?
accidental
homicidal
natural
undetermined
During a burglary investigation, the police collected several types of evidence. Which of the following would not be considered direct evidence?
blood left at the scene
eye witness
victim's testimony
suspect's alibi
During a burglary investigation, the police find a fingerprint at the crime scene. Which of the following is considered Circumstantial Evidence?
eye witness testimony
Suspect's alibi
fingerprint
Victim's testimony
Nora arrives first at a crime scene as a forensic investigator. According to the 7 S's of Crime Scene Investigation, what is the first step she should take?
Search for Evidence
Scan the scene
Separate the Witnesses
Secure the scene
Rohan is training to become a forensic investigator. During his training, he learns about different crime scene search patterns. Which of the following is NOT a crime scene search pattern?
Spread
Standard
Circular
All of them
A freak apartment fire was reviewed and it turned out it was intentionally set. What does that mean about this crime?
It was reconstructed.
It has no motive.
It was staged
The fire was accidentally set.
James witnessed a car accident and was later asked to describe what he saw. His testimony could be affected by...
All of these
Who else is around.
How they felt that day.
Religious views
Aria is participating in a forensic investigation and wants to ensure she gathers accurate information from the crime scene. What should Aria do to be a good observer?
Run all experiments more than once.
Observe Systematically.
Ask a lot of questions.
Collect all possible evidence.
Charlotte is trying to remember what happened during a recent event, but her memory is incomplete. What is something she might use to fill in the gaps in her memory?
smell
touch
sight
hear
All of these
While preparing evidence for a court case, Rohan is responsible for ensuring all procedures are followed correctly. Maintaining a ______ _____ _______ log is essential to present credible evidence in court.
Turning off Filters
Chain of Command
Chain of Custody
Evidence ID Forms
Jackson arrives at a crime scene and begins walking around the outside of the area to see if anything is obvious about the crime.
secure and protect the scene
initiate preliminary survey
prepare a narrative of the scene
crime scene
Detective Isla is investigating a case where only human skeletal remains have been found. She needs an expert who can help with the recovery of the remains, identifying the remains, interpreting trauma, and estimating the time of death for law enforcement.
Who should Detective Isla call for assistance?
forensics
forensic anthropologist
crime scene
approach the scene
autopsy
Rohan arrives first at the scene of a suspected burglary. He needs to determine the boundaries of the area and control who enters and exits to ensure evidence is preserved. What is this process called?
secure and protect the scene
initiate preliminary survey
prepare a narrative of the scene
crime scene
Aria is investigating a mysterious case and needs to use scientific tests or techniques to help detect the crime. What is the term for these scientific methods?
forensics
forensic anthropologist
crime scene
approach the scene
autopsy
After a mysterious death in the city, Grace, a medical examiner, is called in to perform a specialized surgical procedure to determine the cause and manner of death. What is this procedure called?
forensics
forensic anthropologist
crime scene
approach the scene
autopsy
While investigating a crime scene, forensic experts analyze shoe impressions left behind. Which of the following CANNOT be determined from these shoe impressions?
Age
Body weight
Surface the person walks on
Activities of the wearer
Aiden is a forensic expert who specializes in the study of teeth to provide facts that can be used as evidence in court. What is another name for this field of study?
forensic anthropology
forensic odontology
forensic palynology
forensic entomology
Kai is watching a crime show where experts use scientific methods to solve mysteries and help the police. What is this field of science called?
When scientists improve plants by using DNA
The use of science in growing trees
Any legal action that requires a police investigation
When science is used for the purposes of the law
Abigail has just started her job as a crime scene investigator. On her first day, her supervisor reminds her that her main responsibility is to .....
interview witnesses
conduct laboratory tests including electrophoresis
determine the manner of death of a victim
Objectively identify, collect and document evidence
Abigail is interested in becoming a forensic scientist. She wants to know what her job would involve if she chooses this career.
What are some of the main responsibilities of forensic scientists?
analyze evidence
testify in court
both analyze and testify
none
Henry is working in a forensic laboratory and is responsible for analyzing materials found at crime scenes. What is the term for the examination of physical evidence that Henry is performing?
The examination of physical evidence
Investigators of sudden, unexplained, or violent death
Anything that tends to prove or disprove a fact
Kai is interested in pursuing a career that involves applying scientific methods to solve crimes. During his research, he comes across a field also known as Forensic Science. What is another name for this field?
Polygraph
DNA Analysis
Criminalistics
Anthropology
David is investigating a crime scene. He remembers a principle that states whenever two objects come into contact, there is always a transfer of material between them. T or F: This principle means that objects in motion will stay in motion.
True
False
During a high-profile court case, forensic scientist Nora is called to the witness stand. What can Nora testify about during the trial?
Personal knowledge
specialized scientific knowledge
both
neither
During a criminal investigation, detectives are trying to identify a suspect. Which of the following can be used to identify a suspect?
All of these
DNA Evidence
Fingerprints
Dental records
Grace was walking home when she witnessed a car accident. She immediately called for help, and soon the first responders arrived to secure the scene and ensure everyone's safety. Who are typically the first to arrive at a crime scene and secure the scene?
detectives
specialists
district attorney
police officers
During a criminal investigation, Charlotte is tasked with analyzing various pieces of evidence collected from a crime scene. What can this evidence provide?
proof that a crime has been committed
establish key elements of a crime
exonerate the innocent
all of the above
Officer Arjun is the first to arrive at a crime scene. After providing or obtaining medical assistance for the injured and making an arrest of suspects (if possible), what should Officer Arjun do immediately next?
photograph the scene.
search for evidence.
make a rough sketch of the scene.
secure the scene.
Charlotte is a forensic investigator collecting evidence at a crime scene. Which of the following is a correct physical evidence collection procedure?
All items collected from the same grid area should be packaged together.
The victim's clothing should be obtained at the crime scene and vacuumed to obtain trace evidence.
Bloodstained garments should be packaged separately in paper bags.
Every item collected should be secured individually in a plastic bag to prevent contamination.
At a recent crime scene, Nora was responsible for taking detailed notes. What must Nora's crime scene notes accurately record?
the tasks assigned each investigator.
personnel arrivals and departures from the scene.
descriptions of evidence present at the crime scene.
all the above
True or False? Physical evidence is much less reliable than eyewitness testimony.
True
False
One reason for the growth of crime labs in the US since the 1960s is
More babies born
Miranda Rights have to be read to suspects
Fancier equipment
More police officers have jobs.
An example of individual evidence is
a brand new pair of shoes
a used car
a used toothbrush
transient
Which of the following is an example of biological evidence?
Tool marks
Bloodstains
Glass fragments
Paint chips
What is the primary purpose of securing a crime scene?
To speed up the investigation
To prevent contamination of evidence
To allow media access
To interview witnesses
Which type of evidence is most likely to link a suspect to a single individual?
Trace evidence
Individual evidence
Testimonial evidence
Class evidence
Search pattern best for large outdoor areas, uses many people.
Grid
Line
Zone
Spiral
Which type of search pattern is shown in this image?
Spiral seach
Line search
Grid search
Zone search
Which type of search pattern is shown in this image?
Spiral seach
Line search
Grid search
Zone search
Evidence that establishes the existence of a fact that is in question without relying on inference is known as _______________ evidence.
Direct
Circumstantial
Physical
Biological
________________ is a written record of all people who have had possession of an item of evidence
The crime scene log
Direct evidence
Circumstantial evidence
The chain of custody
Which form of evidence can be associated with a group?
Class
Inidiviudal
Testimonial
Transient
This evidence can be traced to a single source.
Transient
Individual
Class
Circumstantial
What type of evidence is shoe size?
Class
Individual
Which of the following is NOT true about circumstantial evidence?
It can prove that a crime has been committed.
It can exonerate the innocent.
It tells exactly who is the perpetrator.
It allows the reconstruction of events of a crime.
Direct or Circumstantial Evidence: DNA Sample
Direct
Circumstantial
