Deck 7: Forensics

Question 1

One of the key variables involved in analyzing blood patterns at a crime scene is:

A)quality of the blood.
B)shape.
C)color.
D)pooling pattern.

Answer 1

B

Question 2

Most scientists have degrees in biology,chemistry,or:

A)physics.
B)anthropology.
C)zoology.
D)astrology.

Answer 2

A

Question 3

How many main functions does blood have for the human body?

A)Seven
B)One
C)Two
D)Five

Answer 3

D

Question 4

The standard test to determine if the blood is human is the:

A)aerosol test.
B)polymerase chain reaction test.
C)luminol test.
D)precipintin test.

Question 5

Which evidence acquisition method can be useful in detecting and recovering data concealed on a computer system?

A)Data hiding analysis
B)Hidden recovery data analysis
C)Evidence acquisition systems check
D)Cookies search

Question 6

Maintaining a copy of the chain of custody documentation is essential in:

A)maintaining a crime scene.
B)analyzing DNA evidence.
C)documenting and reporting.
D)examining digital examinations.

Question 7

Which of the following are steps that should be taken by an investigator at a crime scene?

A)Ensure that you have legal clearance to enter the area
B)Secure and protect the crime scene
C)Conduct a search of the area using a search pattern
D)All of the above

Question 8

Latent prints can be identified to a single person because the friction ridge skin possesses which two key properties?

A)Permanence and uniqueness
B)DNA and RNA
C)Both a and b
D)None of the above

Question 9

What principal states that because every contact leaves a trace,fibers are a good source of evidence?

A)Reese
B)Locard
C)Morrison
D)None of the above

Question 10

Information stored or transmitted in binary form is what kind of evidence?

A)Comparison evidence
B)Boundary evidence
C)Technological evidence
D)Digital evidence

Question 11

One of the basic steps that an investigator should take at any crime scene is:

A)applying the Locard principle.
B)drawing a weapon.
C)destruction of evidence.
D)transmitting the evidence to the crime lab.

Question 12

Securing and controlling persons at a crime scene includes all EXCEPT:

A)documenting all statements and comments.
B)restricting the movement of persons at the scene.
C)preventing persons from altering physical evidence.
D)continuing to maintain safety..

Question 13

According to the text,this was used during the 2001 "Green River" killings' investigation and trial.

A)DNA
B)Fingerprints
C)Digital evidence
D)None of the above

Question 14

What is described as a long polymer of nucleotides a polynucleotide)that encodes the sequence of the amino acid residues in proteins using the genetic code,a triplet code of nucleotides?

A)RNA
B)DNA
C)PNA
D)NNA

Question 15

Which one of the following is an adjective relating to law courts or to public debate,based on a Latin word meaning "pertaining to law?"

A)Anthropometry
B)Forensic
C)The body of the crime
D)Atavism

Question 16

The most common questioned documents include letters,checks,contracts,and:

A)voter registrations.
B)evidence logs.
C)blood analysis results.
D)fingerprint results.

Question 17

Which of the following is recognized as a systematic method of searching a crime scene?

A)Strip
B)Spiral
C)Quadrant
D)All of the above

Question 18

In rape cases,when possible,persons enlisted for service to the victim include:

A)the judge.
B)the accused.
C)a victim advocate.
D)the family of the accused.

Question 19

DNA stands for:

A)duralgesicnioxide antibodies.
B)dianoralgic ancestry.
C)deoxyribonucleic acid.
D)disinherited nyoxide acid.

Question 20

In trying to locate semen at a crime scene,generally the investigator will use:

A)a flashlight.
B)an ultraviolet light.
C)p30 antigen light.
D)spermatozoa solution.

Question 21

Crime scene analysis is important in the crime-solving process.Critical to the administration of a crime is the objective recognition,documentation,collection,preservation,and transmittal of physical evidence for analysis.

Question 22

Forensic science is the study and application of scientific facts and techniques to legal problems.

Question 23

DNA was used during the 2001 "Green River" killings' investigation and trial.

Question 24

The __________ test is the standard test to determine if blood is human.

Question 25

Fibers are classified as natural or organic.

Question 26

The formation of a light colored ring at the outer face indicates human blood.

Question 27

Most scientists have degrees in biology,chemistry,or __________.

Question 28

Bloodstain pattern analysis is the study of the flow of blood in the human body.

Question 29

Blood has __________ functions for the human body.

Question 30

The FBI has one of the largest and most comprehensive forensic laboratories in the world.

Question 31

Francis Galton,who published Fingerprints,is considered as the developer of the fingerprint identification process.

Question 32

In processing the crime scene,you must conduct a crime scene assessment.

Question 33

__________ is an adjective relating to law courts or to public debate,based on a Latin word meaning "pertaining to law."

Question 34

DNA is not a pair of molecules; rather,it is a single molecule joined by hydrogen bonds.

Question 35

The average human body contains about five liters of blood.

Question 36

One of the key variables involved in analyzing __________ patterns at a crime scene is shape.

Question 37

Anthropometry,a personal identification method based on 11 body measurements,is generally thought to be the first system of personal identification used by the police.

Question 38

In the late 1800s,Francis Galton published Fingerprints.

Question 39

Anthropometry is a public identification method based on six body measurements.

Question 40

Ordinary witnesses generally are not allowed to express opinions when testifying.

Question 41

Maintaining a copy of the chain of custody documentation is essential in documenting and __________.

Question 42

Information stored or transmitted in binary classified as __________ evidence.

Question 43

DNA stands for __________.

Question 44

In __________ cases,when possible,persons enlisted for service to the victim include a victim advocate.

Question 45

In trying to locate __________ at a crime scene,the investigator will generally use an ultraviolet light.

Question 46

The __________ principal states that because every contact leaves a trace,fibers are a good source of evidence.

Question 47

The following are steps that should be taken by an investigator at a __________ scene: ensure that you have legal clearance to enter the area,secure and protect the crime scene,and conduct a search of the area using a search pattern.

Question 48

According to the text,__________ evidence was used during the 2001 "Green River" killings' investigation and trial.

Question 49

__________ is the evidence acquisition method can be useful in detecting and recovering data concealed on a computer system.

Question 50

The following are recognized as a systematic methods of __________ a crime scene: strip,spiral,and quadrant.