Deck 4: Identification of Criminal Suspects

Question 1

The informational output of a crime laboratory depends upon what?

A)Expertise of the laboratory staff
B)Physical evidence collected at the crime scene
C)Location of the laboratory in relation to major universities
D)All of the above.

Answer 1

B

Question 2

The crime laboratory examines what type of evidence?

A)Hairs and fabric
B)Documents
C)Dyes and inks
D)All of the above.

Answer 2

D

Question 3

What does the acronym "AFIS" stand for?

A)Automated Fingerprint Identification System
B)Automated Forensic International System
C)Auto-Focus Ident System
D)American Federation of Independent Scientists

Answer 3

A

Question 4

Degraded,contaminated,and small quantities of DNA can be successfully analyzed in the crime laboratory due to which laboratory process?

A)Loci development
B)Alleles reagent
C)Genome splicing
D)Polymerase chain reaction

Question 5

Fingerprints left on smooth slippery surfaces such as plastic bags can be developed using which process?

A)Dusting with powder
B)Iodine fuming
C)Ninhydrin
D)Cyanoacrylate fuming

Question 6

Fillers who do not resemble the witness's description of the perpetrator may cause the suspect to:

A)Fit in
B)Stand out
C)Be unrecognizable
D)Focused on

Question 7

In a "show up," this is how many suspect(s)will be confronted at a time:

A)One
B)Two
C)Three
D)More than four

Question 8

Identification in criminalistics is aligned with the logic of:

A)set theory.
B)legal science.
C)criminology.
D)evolutionary theory.

Question 9

Which process of taking fingerprints involves the development of prints by using amino acids resulting from perspiration?

A)Superglue fuming
B)Ninhydrin
C)Iodine
D)Silver nitrate solution

Question 10

Which of the following is NOT one of the main groups of fingerprints?

A)Latent
B)Plastic
C)Complex
D)Visible

Question 11

In 1967,the Supreme Court held that a suspect has a right to this at a post indictment lineup:

A)Interrogation
B)Interview
C)Counsel
D)Appeals

Question 12

Photo lineups include a minimum of how many photos?

A)4
B)5
C)6
D)7

Question 13

Which of the following best describes the AFIS computer technology?

A)Handwriting analyzing
B)Fingerprint scanning
C)DNA testing
D)Personality profiling

Question 14

What is being analyzed when RFLP or mtDNA processes are being used?

A)Ballistics
B)DNA
C)Toxicology
D)Serology

Question 15

This is an example of a suspect's handwriting:

A)Exemplars
B)Fine print
C)Sample
D)Hand affects

Question 16

Which of the following is a general fingerprint pattern?

A)Delta
B)Core
C)Ridge
D)Whorl

Question 17

What are the two major methods of fingerprint preservation?

A)separating and burning
B)burning and drying
C)isolating and photographing
D)photographing and lifting

Question 18

Most states are now building DNA databases by collecting and testing DNA samples from individuals convicted of sexual assaults and often homicide.The FBI is supporting these databases by linking them together into a national database known as:

A)NCIC (National Crime Information Center).
B)CODIS (Combined DNA Index System. )
C)NDDB (National DNA Data Base).
D)DAWN (DNA Awareness Network).

Question 19

What is the term for fingerprints that usually cannot be seen with the naked eye and must be developed to be seen?

A)contaminated fingerprints
B)plastic fingerprints
C)fingerprint impressions
D)latent fingerprints

Question 20

What is the professional name for an employee in a forensic laboratory who conducts scientific examinations?

A)Criminalist
B)Laboratory technician
C)Forensic scientist
D)Captain

Question 21

It is common in criminal investigations for investigators to place an over-reliance on eyewitness identifications.

Question 22

Criminal investigative analysis is accomplished by identifying psychological and social characteristics surrounding the crime as well as the manner it was committed.

Question 23

In a simultaneous lineup,eyewitnesses view all the people or photos at the same time.

Question 24

_____ is the profession and scientific discipline of applying the natural sciences in matters of law.

Question 25

The practice of profiling was developed during World War II by Hitler.

Question 26

A dust print is a print that has been adulterated with foreign matter.

Question 27

Sources of DNA do not include bone,hair,or urine.

Question 28

The cyanoacrylate fuming process is used to develop latent prints on porous surfaces such as paper.

Question 29

The criminal's place of entry is the best starting place in the search for fingerprints.

Question 30

The crime laboratory can play a pivotal role in discovering the true identity of a perpetrator.

Question 31

Bloody fingerprints left on weapons or at the scene of a crime are called plastic prints.

Question 32

There are two types of exemplars.

Question 33

Fingerprints found in soft material such as glazier's putty are known as _____ prints.

Question 34

Fingerprints that cannot be seen with the naked eye are known as _____ prints.

Question 35

Fingerprints may be categorized into two large general groups of patterns: the arch and the loop.

Question 36

The FBI Laboratory is available without cost to any U.S.enforcement agency.

Question 37

The FBI is supporting the linking of state DNA databases together to form a national database known as _____.

Question 38

In a sequential lineup,people or photographs are presented to the witness one person at a time.

Question 39

Bloody fingerprints left on weapons or at the scene of a crime are called _____ prints.

Question 40

A "latent" fingerprint results when a finger presses against plastic material and leaves a negative impression of friction ridges.

Question 41

You have used a lineup to aide you in the identification process of a murder suspect.In doing this you realize that the court will consider six factors when determining if a suspect identification is reliable or not.Define what these six are and state how you will ensure this is a reliable process.

Question 42

The ______ lineup is the most preferred method for identification purposes.

Question 43

During sequential lineups,witnesses use ________ judgment.

Question 44

Define and fully explain the purpose and function of CODIS.

Question 45

You have been assigned by your organization to provide a profile for a serial burglar in your area that continues to break into people's homes to steal televisions.Your profiling technique requires a certain type of information.Identify the types of information you will need to complete this task as well as providing examples of each.

Question 46

8 During simultaneous lineups,witnesses use _______ ________.

Question 47

Identify the types and patterns of fingerprints.

Question 48

Eyewitnesses view all people or photos in a _____ lineup

Question 49

Facial composites are an important part of the identification process and are very valuable for police officers.Identify the four ways in which facial composites can assist law enforcement.

Question 50

Eyewitnesses view one person or photo at a time in a ______ lineup.