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WorksheetsQuiz 1 FORENSIC 103
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 11mins
In forensic investigations, why is it essential to maintain the integrity of evidence?
a. To prevent contamination
b) To speed up the analysis process
c) To reduce costs
d) To satisfy bureaucratic requirements
What type of evidence is characterized by information that can be directly observed or experienced?
a) Circumstantial evidence
b) Hearsay evidence
c) Direct evidence
d) Expert testimony
Latin translation “corpus delicti" means ___________.
a) Body of the crime.
b) Crime scene investigation.
c) Criminal intent.
d) Legal defense.
What is the main goal when collecting and preserving individual evidence at a crime scene?
a) Preventing contamination.
b) Maximizing the quantity of evidence collected.
c) Relying on witness statements.
d) Documenting the crime scene with photographs.
Hair found at a crime scene that matches the DNA profile of a suspect is an example of _________.
a) Individual evidence.
b) Circumstantial evidence.
c) Class evidence.
d) Direct evidence.
In a criminal trial, which type of witness is often called to testify about their observations of the alleged crime?
a) Expert witness
b) Character witness
c) Ordinary witness
d) Hostile witness
A witness who has specialized knowledge in a particular field and is called to provide their expert opinion is known as:
a) Eyewitness
b) Character witness
c) Expert witness
d) Hearsay witness
What is the role of a character witness in a trial?
a) To provide expert opinions.
b) To testify about the defendant's reputation or character.
c) To offer eyewitness accounts of the crime.
d) To testify based on hearsay evidence.
A jewelry store has been robbed, and the police are investigating the crime. During their initial inspection, they find broken glass near the entrance, a discarded bag with tools commonly used for breaking into safes, and a trail of footprints leading away from the scene.
What type of evidence is the broken glass at the entrance of the jewelry store?
a) Class evidence
b) Individual evidence
c) Direct Evidence
d) Hearsay evidence
When labelling evidence, what information should be included?
a) Only the name of the investigator.
b) The date and time of collection, location, description of the item, and the initial of the investigator and name of the witness
c) The suspect's name and address.
d) A brief summary of the case.
