WorksheetsUnit 1 Forensics Review
Total questions: 35
Worksheet time: 18mins
An expert witness is an individual that
Books arrestees in the local county jail and releases them after they post bond
Explores crime prevention and identifies criminal behavior
Someone who determines if a person is competent to stand trial
A person who testifies at a trial because of SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE relevant to the case
Where was the first recorded case of scientific methods used to solve who murdered someone?
France
China
Kenya
Russia
What is the study of fingerprints to establish identification?
Dactyloscopy
Entomology
Odontology
Toxicology
What is the study of insects?
Dactyloscopy
Entomology
Odontology
Toxicology
What is the study of teeth (and dentistry)?
Dactyloscopy
Entomology
Odontology
Toxicology
What is the study of the nature, effects and detection of poisons?
Dactyloscopy
Entomology
Odontology
Toxicology
Who is considered the Father of Toxicology?
James Marsh
Marie Lafarge
Mathieu Orfila
Edmund Locard
Who is the scientist who invented the idea of anthropological measurements?
Dr. Oscar Amoedo
Alphonse Bertillon
Mathieu Orfila
Edmund Locard
What is anthropometry?
The study of poisons, drugs or alcohol in a person's body
The first scientific system of personal identification by a series of body measurements
The study of body fluids that is used in identification of victims and suspects
The application and study of insects in criminal matters
What person works in a lab setting doing specialized tests on evidence?
Detective
Crime Scene Technician
ATF Agent
Forensic Scientist
Crime Scene Technicians must be licensed in the state of Texas?
True
False
What type of expert examines forgeries and counterfeit money?
Blood Spatter Analyst
Document examiner
Arson Investigator
Lie Detector
What is the name of the basic principle "every contact leaves a trace?"
Anthropometric Measurement System
Locard's Exchange Principle
Eyewitness Testimony
Missing Persons Identification Center
Which constitutional amendment provides protection against self-incrimination during criminal investigations?
Fifth Amendment
Sixth Amendment
First Amendment
Fourth Amendment
What legal doctrine requires law enforcement to inform suspects of their rights before interrogation?
Exclusionary Rule
Miranda Warning
Habeas Corpus
Probable Cause Doctrine
What is the primary purpose of forensic science in the legal system?
Investigating personal disputes
Creating legal documentation
Establishing objective scientific evidence
Punishment of criminals
Which legal standard determines the admissibility of scientific evidence in court?
Jefferson Standard
Fry Standard
Daubert Standard
Warren Standard
Which professional typically serves as the primary expert witness in forensic pathology?
Forensic Psychologist
Crime Scene Technician
Medical Examiner
Police Detective
Which amendment protects citizens from unreasonable searches and seizures?
Fifth Amendment
Fourth Amendment
Second Amendment
First Amendment
One of the least reliable types of evidence in the criminal justice system is?
Toxicology
Eyewitness Testimony
Expert Testimony
Surveillance footage
In forensic science, what does "probable cause" legally mean?
Reasonable suspicion of criminal activity
Definitive proof
Complete certainty
Circumstantial evidence
What professional typically conducts forensic digital evidence analysis?
Forensic Accountant
Ballistics Expert
Computer Forensic Specialist - Cybercrimes
Crime Scene Technician
Which forensic professional specializes in analyzing blood spatter patterns?
Forensic Toxicologist
Forensic Pathologist
Bloodstain Pattern Analyst
Crime Scene Investigator
What legal standard determines guilt in a criminal case?
Preponderance of Evidence
Beyond a Reasonable Doubt
Clear and Convincing
Substantial Evidence
What gives individuals the right to be presumed innocent until proven guilty and gives them the right to an attorney?
Eighth Amendment
Bill of Rights
Texas Legal System
Search Warrant
According to the Federal Rules of Evidence what does probative mean?
In evidence law, relevant and significant
In evidence law, it tends to prove something
Testimony given by a witness who relates what they heard from someone else
Probation
Statutory Laws are written laws that
are also known as case law
are made by judges
are enacted by government bodies such as congress
are also called public law
Crimes must show intent, what plea removes any level of intent?
Self Defense Plea
Insanity Plea
Make my Day Law - Home Intruder
Not my Fault Plea - Someone made me do it
Criminal Law focuses on determining the level of guilt. Civil law determines the level of?
Liability
Clear and Convincing arguments
Guilt
None of these
What are 3 differences between a misdemeanor and a felony?
Misdemeanors are less serious crimes, felonies are more serious; misdemeanors usually have lighter punishments, felonies have harsher punishments; misdemeanors may not result in jail time, felonies often do.
Misdemeanors are more serious crimes, felonies are less serious; misdemeanors have harsher punishments, felonies have lighter punishments; misdemeanors always result in jail time, felonies never do.
Misdemeanors and felonies are the same; both have the same punishments; both are treated equally in court.
Misdemeanors are only for traffic violations, felonies are only for theft; misdemeanors never go to court, felonies always do; misdemeanors are not recorded, felonies are.
In forensic science, what does chain of custody mean?
Evidence tracking and documentation
Police investigative procedures
Criminal prosecution progress
Protocol for courtroom testimony
What legal concept protects individuals from being tried twice for the same criminal offense?
Habeas Corpus
Reasonable Doubt
Probable Cause
Double Jeopardy
Which items listed below would be considered an "infraction." Select ALL that apply.
Littering
Breach of contract
D.
Petty crimes
Jaywalking
Petty crimes
Which types of law listed below are included as the six types of law in the US Criminal Justice System? Choose all that apply.
Common Law
Civil Law
Statutory Law
Criminal Law
Who is considered the Father of the FBI?
Marie Lafarge
J. Edger Hoover
Dr. Oscar Amoedo
Edmund Locard
