Deck 1: Introduction to Forensic Science

Question 1

The term forensic means "of the forum".

Answer 1

True

Question 2

The term protocol refers to a "procedure" that is followed.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

Criminalistics is the analysis of physical crime scene evidence.

Answer 3

True

Question 4

There is no difference between a forensic scientist and a CSI.

Question 5

Forensic pathologists analyze skeletal remains to determine if they're human.

Question 6

Forensic entomologists use insects to estimate time of death.

Question 7

Forensic Anthropologists primarily work with

A) skeletal remains
B) blood specimens
C) only animal bones
D) all of the above
E) none of the above

Question 8

The study of dentistry as applied to forensics is called

A) forensic anthropology
B) forensic pathology
C) forensic entomology
D) forensic odontology
E) forensic criminalistics

Question 9

Forensic Entomologists primarily study

A) the study of insect life cycles on corpses
B) the effect of insect habitation on corpses
C) the effects of human consumption of insects
D) a and b, but not c
E) a and c, but not b

Question 10

The first country to discover the value of forensic science was

A) Greece
B) China
C) French
D) Sweden
E) United States

Question 11

Which of the following describe the primary responsibilities of a forensic scientist?

A) Testify in court
B) Analyze evidence
C) Collect evidence at a crime scene
D) b and c, but NOT a
E) a and b, but NOT c

Question 12

The main FBI laboratory is located in which city?

A) Washington DC
B) New York City
C) Quantico
D) Los Angeles
E) Chicago

Question 13

Which agency studied the needs of forensic science and procedures in forensic analysis, publishing a report in 2009?

A) National Academy of Sciences (NAS)
B) American Academy of Forensic Science (AAFS)
C) U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ)
D) American Academy for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)
E) National Commission on Forensic Science (NCFS)

Question 14

The goal of the Organization of Scientific Working Committees (OSAC) is to

A) Increase the number of forensic laboratories in the U.S.
B) Promote the hiring of more certified forensic scientists
C) Work with the Justice Department to create educational programs in forensic science
D) Develop forensic science standards for adoption by the forensic science community
E) Send reports to congress on forensic science developments

Question 15

OSAC created 5 Scientific Area Committees (SAC) to work on forensic science protocols for their disciplines. Which of these is NOT one of those committees?

A) Crime Scene/Death Investigation
B) Firearms & Toolmarks
C) Chemistry/Instrumental Analysis
D) Biology/DNA
E) Digital/Multimedia

Question 16

The Drug Enforcement Administration trains its agents in _______________________ .

Question 17

Building collapses, highway bridge failures and automobile crashes can be investigated by forensic _____________________.

Question 18

Data recovery and analysis of computer files for criminal cases is part of _____________ forensics.

Question 19

The USPS uses forensic scientists to investigate _______________________________.

Question 20

The ______________________________________in Oregon is the world's first and only laboratory that specializes in crimes against wildlife.