WorksheetsForensics Fall Final Review
Total questions: 100
Worksheet time: 50mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
What is the natural process involving the breakdown of tissues after death?
a)
Human Decomposition
b)
Autolysis
c)
Putrefaction
d)
Post-Mortem Time Interval
2.
A person is robbed at night at gunpoint by a person wearing a black hoodie and holding a flashlight. What would the eyewitness focus on during the traumatic event?
a)
Robber's face
b)
Black hoodie
c)
Flashlight
d)
Gun
3.
Where was the first recorded case of scientific methods used to solve who murdered someone?
a)
France
b)
Texas
c)
China
d)
Kenya
4.
What is the study of fingerprints to establish identification?
a)
Dactyloscopy
b)
Entomology
c)
Toxicology
d)
Odontology
5.
What is NOT an appropriate lab dress code?
a)
Long hair tied back
b)
Wear close toed shoes
c)
Wear glasses instead of contacts
d)
All of the above
e)
None of the above
6.
What lab equipment is pictured below?
a)
beaker
b)
Bunsen burner
c)
graduated cylinder
d)
mortar and pestle
7.
What lab equipment is pictured below?
a)
beaker
b)
Bunsen burner
c)
graduated cylinder
d)
mortar and pestle
8.
What lab equipment is pictured below?
a)
beaker
b)
Bunsen burner
c)
graduated cylinder
d)
mortar and pestle
9.
What lab equipment is pictured below?
a)
beaker
b)
Bunsen burner
c)
graduated cylinder
d)
mortar and pestle
10.
What is a detailed document prepared by the manufacturer of a hazardous chemical which gives safety information?
a)
Hazards Identification
b)
Safety Data Sheet
c)
First Aid Measures
d)
Chemical Information
11.
What GHS pictogram is pictured below?
a)
Oxidizer
b)
Flammable
c)
Irritant
d)
Explosive
12.
What GHS pictogram is pictured below?
a)
Oxidizer
b)
Flammable
c)
Irritant
d)
Explosive
13.
What GHS pictogram is pictured below?
a)
Oxidizer
b)
Flammable
c)
Irritant
d)
Explosive
14.
What GHS pictogram is pictured below?
a)
Oxidizer
b)
Flammable
c)
Irritant
d)
Explosive
15.
Which GHS Pictogram is pictured below?
a)
Carcinogen
b)
Gas under pressure
c)
Corrosive
d)
Acute Toxicity
16.
Which GHS Pictogram is pictured below?
a)
Carcinogen
b)
Gas under pressure
c)
Corrosive
d)
Acute Toxicity
17.
Which GHS Pictogram is pictured below?
a)
Carcinogen
b)
Gas under pressure
c)
Corrosive
d)
Acute Toxicity
18.
Which GHS Pictogram is pictured below?
a)
Carcinogen
b)
Gas under pressure
c)
Corrosive
d)
Acute Toxicity
19.
What is a well-substantiated explanation of the natural world on how or why something works?
a)
Science
b)
Scientific theory
c)
Scientific method
d)
Hypothesis
20.
What are the facts gathered throughout the experiment?
a)
Science
b)
Data
c)
Control
d)
Hypothesis
21.
The scientific method should be kept as exactly as is to apply to forensic science and crime scene analysis.
a)
True
b)
False
22.
Which variable is changed by the scientist?
a)
Independent
b)
Dependent
c)
Controlled
d)
Predictor
23.
Which variable is changed because the independent variable changed?
a)
Independent
b)
Dependent
c)
Controlled
d)
Predictor
24.
Which variable is kept the exact same in the experiement?
a)
Independent
b)
Dependent
c)
Controlled
d)
Predictor
25.
What is the study of insects?
a)
Dactyloscopy
b)
Entomology
c)
Toxicology
d)
Odontology
26.
What is the scientific study of teeth (and dentistry)?
a)
Dactyloscopy
b)
Entomology
c)
Toxicology
d)
Odontology
27.
What is the study of the nature, effects, and detection of poisons?
a)
Dactyloscopy
b)
Entomology
c)
Toxicology
d)
Odontology
28.
Who is considered the father of toxicology?
a)
James Marsh
b)
Marie Lafarge
c)
Mathieu Orfila
d)
Dr. Oscar Amoedo
29.
Who is considered the father of odontology?
a)
James Marsh
b)
Marie Lafarge
c)
Mathieu Orfila
d)
Dr. Oscar Amoedo
30.
Who is considered the father of entomology?
a)
James Marsh
b)
William Kirby
c)
Mathieu Orfila
d)
Dr. Oscar Amoedo
31.
Which person at a crime scene will do the initial crime scene processing?
a)
Detective
b)
Patrol officer
c)
Crime Scene Tech
d)
Forensic scientist
32.
Which person works in a lab setting to do specialized tests on evidence?
a)
Detective
b)
Patrol officer
c)
Crime Scene Tech
d)
Forensic scientist
33.
Crime Scene technicians must be licensed in the state of Texas.
a)
True
b)
False
34.
Detectives are licensed crime scene technicians in Texas.
a)
True
b)
False
35.
What type of expert examines forgeries and counterfeit money?
a)
Blood spatter expert
b)
Document examiner
c)
Arson investigator
d)
Forensic toxicologist
36.
An arson investigator must be a licensed peace officer in Texas.
a)
True
b)
False
37.
A medical examiner is a doctor.
a)
True
b)
False
38.
A forensic scientist requires a Bachelor's degree at a minmum.
a)
True
b)
False
39.
Crime Scene technicians must have a college degree to be employed.
a)
True
b)
False
40.
Which scientist developed an anthropometric system to identify criminals based on measurements?
a)
Alphonse Bertillon
b)
Marie Lafarge
c)
Mathieu Orfila
d)
Dr. Oscar Amoedo
41.
What replaced the Bertillon Anthropometric Measurement System as it was more accurate in identifying criminals?
a)
Mugshots
b)
DNA profiling
c)
fingerprints
d)
teeth
42.
What is the name of the basic principle every contact leaves a trace?
a)
Anthropometric Measurement System
b)
Locard’s Exchange Principle
c)
Missing Persons Identification Center
d)
Microbiomic Identification
43.
What is the leading cause of wrongful convictions?
a)
Improper forensic science
b)
Eyewitness misidentification
c)
False confession
d)
Government misconduct
44.
What factor would increase the accuracy of eyewitness identification?
a)
Tattoos
b)
Highly unattractive person
c)
Piercings
d)
All of the above
e)
None of the above
45.
Who processes physical evidence in a lab, doing tests which require advanced knowledge?
a)
Detective
b)
Patrol officer
c)
Medical Examiner
d)
Forensic Scientist
46.
Who is a person who testifies at a trial because of special knowledge or proficiency that is relevant to the case?
a)
Detective
b)
Expert Witness
c)
Medical Examiner
d)
Forensic Scientist
47.
What is an eyewitness who has seen a crime committed and identified the offender?
a)
Eyewitness Testimony
b)
Eyewitness Identification
c)
Cross-Race Effect
d)
Wrongful Conviction
48.
What is an eyewitness who testifies in court about the crime?
a)
Eyewitness Testimony
b)
Eyewitness Identification
c)
Cross-Race Effect
d)
Wrongful Conviction
49.
What is the faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information?
a)
Cognition
b)
Recollection
c)
Memory
d)
Impression
50.
Who documents crime scenes, processes and collects evidence?
a)
Detective
b)
Patrol officer
c)
Crime Scene technician
d)
Forensic Scientist
51.
What is the application of scientific techniques in collecting and analyzing physical evidence in criminal cases?
a)
Criminal Justice System
b)
Criminology
c)
Criminalistics
d)
Forensic Science
52.
What is the science of the collection, examination, and analysis of physical evidence regarding criminal matters?
a)
Criminal Justice System
b)
Criminology
c)
Criminalistics
d)
Forensic Science
53.
What is the most important amendment applied to forensic science?
a)
1st Amendment
b)
2nd Amendment
c)
3rd Amendment
d)
4th Amendment
54.
What is NOT an exception to the 4th amendment's requirements for a search warrant?
a)
Curtilage
b)
Exigency
c)
Consent
d)
Abandoned Property
55.
What is the scientific study of crime as a social phenomenon, of criminals, and of penal treatment?
a)
Criminal Justice System
b)
Criminology
c)
Criminalistics
d)
Forensic Science
56.
What branch of the criminal justice system is responsible for taking care of prisoners once sentenced?
a)
Law Enforcement
b)
Forensics
c)
Corrections
d)
Court
57.
What is the tendency for people to be better at recognizing faces of their own race rather than those of other races?
a)
Cross Race Effect
b)
Contact Hypothesis Theory
c)
Race-feature Theory
d)
Uncanny Valley Effect
58.
Where can police search if they have a search warrant for a residence for a rifle?
a)
Anywhere they want
b)
Anywhere the owner allows them
c)
Anywhere the judge says
d)
Anywhere it could be found
59.
Murder is an exigency and does not require a search warrant according to Mincey v. Arizona (1978).
a)
True
b)
False
60.
How long is a search warrant valid for when collecting DNA?
a)
3 days
b)
5 days
c)
10 days
d)
15 days
61.
Illegally obtained evidence is admissible in a criminal trial.
a)
True
b)
False
62.
Where does light enter on a camera?
a)
Shutter Control
b)
TriPod
c)
Polarizing lens
d)
Lens aperture
63.
What type of camera is best for crime scenes?
a)
Point and Shoot cameras
b)
Digital single lens reflex camera
c)
Medium format cameras
d)
Kodak cameras
64.
Which is NOT one of the four views/perspectives to capture evidence in crime scene photography
a)
Bird's Eye
b)
Standing
c)
Kneeling
d)
Face Up
65.
What is the recommended background for photographing injuries?
a)
A patterned curtain
b)
A blank wall or curtain
c)
At the crime scene as is
d)
Wallpaper
66.
Which type of photograph is taken from above?
a)
Prone
b)
Kneeling
c)
Standing
d)
Bird's Eye
67.
In order to be used in court, photographs must be relevant, unbiased, and provide a true and accurate representation without alterations.
a)
True
b)
False
68.
What is the most valuable forensic evidence for trial?
a)
Eye witness testimony
b)
Class evidence
c)
Transient evidence
d)
DNA evidence
69.
Which type of search pattern is pictured below?
a)
Quadrant/Zone
b)
Spiral
c)
Linear
d)
Grid
70.
Which type of search pattern is pictured below?
a)
Quadrant/Zone
b)
Spiral
c)
Linear
d)
Grid
71.
What type of sketch will include measurements, usually done in pencil on scene?
a)
Rough
b)
Final
c)
Interior
d)
Doodles
72.
When collecting hair evidence, you must package samples from different areas separately and take at least ________ hairs for sampling.
a)
15
b)
20
c)
25
d)
30
73.
What is the best method for storing evidence to preserve DNA?
a)
In a paint can
b)
In plastic bags
c)
In paper bags
d)
In alcohol
74.
Personal protective gear should be worn when collecting evidence.
a)
True
b)
False
75.
Evidence containing bloodborne pathogens can never be sent through the mail.
a)
True
b)
False
76.
Entomological evidence can help determine the time of death.
a)
True
b)
False
77.
What is the first major step after securing the scene?
a)
Search for evidence
b)
Initial Walkthrough
c)
Video and Photograph the evidence
d)
Collect the evidence
78.
Who created the first modern photograph?
a)
John Kodak
b)
Joseph Niepce
c)
Sir John Herschel
d)
George Eastman
79.
What are substances which are a risk to health, safety, property, or the environment?
a)
Arson
b)
Hazardous materials
c)
Questioned Documents
d)
Chain of custody
80.
What is the best way to package arson evidence?
a)
Paper bag
b)
Plastic bag
c)
Paint can
d)
Druggist fold
81.
Where is evidence stored?
a)
Courthouse
b)
Refridgerator
c)
Evidence Room
d)
Desk of detective
82.
What is self-dissolution by body enzymes released from disintegrating cells?
a)
Human Decomposition
b)
Autolysis
c)
Putrefaction
d)
Post-Mortem Time Interval
83.
What are decomposition changes produced by the action of bacteria and microorganisms?
a)
Human Decomposition
b)
Autolysis
c)
Putrefaction
d)
Post-Mortem Time Interval
84.
What is the time between death and the discovery of the body?
a)
Human Decomposition
b)
Autolysis
c)
Putrefaction
d)
Post-Mortem Time Interval
85.
What stage of human decomposition do the corneas cloud over?
a)
Fresh
b)
Bloated
c)
Active
d)
Advanced
e)
Dry
86.
In what stage of human decomposition do the adult blowflies and maggots leave?
a)
Fresh
b)
Bloated
c)
Active
d)
Advanced
e)
Dry
87.
Entomotoxicology studies how insects are affected when consuming remains containing drugs.
a)
True
b)
False
88.
What stage of human decomposition is exemplified below?
a)
Fresh
b)
Bloated
c)
Active
d)
Advanced
e)
Dry
89.
What is an area of soil and vegetation disturbed by the fluids of decomposition?
a)
Post-Mortem Time Interval
b)
Cadaver of Decomposition Island
c)
Secondary Flaccidity
d)
Skin degloving
90.
How many legs do insects have?
a)
4
b)
6
c)
8
d)
10
91.
What stage of human decomposition is exemplified below?
a)
Fresh
b)
Bloated
c)
Active
d)
Dry
92.
What is "Carrion"?
a)
Another name for dead animal flesh
b)
A small, compact luggage piece
c)
Bells in a tower
d)
A long speech
93.
What is the change in body temperature post mortem, until the environment temperature is matched?
a)
Pallor mortis
b)
Algor Mortis
c)
Rigor Mortis
d)
Livor Mortis
94.
What natural process is exemplified below?
a)
Pallor mortis
b)
Algor Mortis
c)
Rigor Mortis
d)
Livor Mortis
95.
Where in the body does rigor mortis start?
a)
Legs
b)
Arms
c)
Jaw
d)
Torso
96.
The first Body Farm was in San Marcos, Texas.
a)
True
b)
False
97.
What is the biological process by which an animal develops from hatching, involving an abrupt change in the animal’s body structure?
a)
Pupation
b)
Entomology
c)
Metamorphosis
d)
Entomotoxicology
98.
What is the study of insects?
a)
Odontology
b)
Serology
c)
Entomology
d)
Mastology
99.
What is another name for blowflies in the larvae stage?
a)
Eggs
b)
Instars
c)
Maggots
d)
Pupa
100.
What is not one of the most common insect at a crime scene?
a)
Blowfly
b)
Beetle
c)
Snail
d)
Butterfly
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