Forensic Science

Determine for each of the impressions listed below which is individual or class

Determine for each of the impressions listed below which is individual or class

Determine for each of the impressions listed below which characteristics are class characteristics and which are individualizing characteristics. a. Screwdriver pry mark: 0.5 inch wide, filings of stainless steel imbedded in mark, rounded edges

boomgirl   1679   1 Reply

kpal17

Please help!! Week 5 Forum post Pathology of Death Investigations

Please help!! Week 5 Forum post Pathology of Death Investigations

Homicide or Suicide??
67 yo black female home alone, husband was out of county left early Friday morning last heard from around 1700 Friday evening
Husband returned home Sunday afternoon and found wife deceased called the police.
Pa

siick11   1850   3 Replies

Selena213

"Designer" drugs are:

"Designer" drugs are:

"Designer" drugs are: 
a. High-end products of the major pharmaceutical companies. 
b. Often abused by the wealthy. 
c. Very often used in the fashion industry.
d. Chemically related to controlled subs

arealhero   447   3 Replies

swift383

"During the first 20 years of your life, did you ever think of seriously hurting ...

"During the first 20 years of your life, did you ever think of seriously hurting ...

"During the first 20 years of your life, did you ever think of seriously hurting someone?" This is an example of what type of polygraph question?
a. a relevant question
b. an irrelevant question
c. a concealed information que

fatman   106   1 Reply

Caven

"Forensic accountants must display the attribute of trustworthiness." Explain why trust ...

"Forensic accountants must display the attribute of trustworthiness." Explain why trust ...

"Forensic accountants must display the attribute of trustworthiness." Explain why trust is important in any forensic accountants' professional relationships.

PorterOlaph   183   2 Replies

PorterOlaph

"I'll give it back" is a statement that represents objective truth.

"I'll give it back" is a statement that represents objective truth.

"I'll give it back" is a statement that represents objective truth.
A) True
B) False

†MavN†   78   1 Reply

tonppa

"Identifying and eliminating, or at least neutralizing, adversarial bias is no small ...

"Identifying and eliminating, or at least neutralizing, adversarial bias is no small ...

"Identifying and eliminating, or at least neutralizing, adversarial bias is no small task." Explain the parties capable of identifying and eliminating, or at least neutralizing, adversarial bias.

PorterOlaph   147   2 Replies

PorterOlaph

"Prediction error" is often used to explain which phenomenon in policing?

"Prediction error" is often used to explain which phenomenon in policing?

"Prediction error" is often used to explain which phenomenon in policing?
A) Contagious shooting
B) Rational-thinking mode
C) Corruption
D) Racial profiling

Aberration   846   11 Replies

mincosara

"Probable cause" is defined as: a) An alibi used by a person accused of a crime

"Probable cause" is defined as: a) An alibi used by a person accused of a crime

"Probable cause" is defined as:
a) An alibi used by a person accused of a crime
b) Sufficient evidence to believe that a crime has been committed
c) A step in the plea bargaining process
d) A step in the handling of phys

naranja   360   1 Reply

booboo17

"Trust, but verify" is the general rule while exercising professional skepticism.True or ...

"Trust, but verify" is the general rule while exercising professional skepticism.True or ...

"Trust, but verify" is the general rule while exercising professional skepticism.
True or False?

PorterOlaph   91   2 Replies

PorterOlaph

"Uniformity of opinions among damages experts in a damages claim is not to be expected for ...

"Uniformity of opinions among damages experts in a damages claim is not to be expected for ...

"Uniformity of opinions among damages experts in a damages claim is not to be expected for three primary reasons." Briefly explain the reasons for inconsistencies in expert opinions.

Joyeau   76   2 Replies

Joyeau

, self-report measures of psychopathy tap into which three main personality components?

, self-report measures of psychopathy tap into which three main personality components?

, self-report measures of psychopathy tap into which three main personality components?
a. Fearless dominance, self-centered impulsivity, coldheartedness
b. Erratic lifestyle, callous affect, interpersonal manipulation
c. Boldness, mea

TodRacing   54   1 Reply

MrEdd

1. The mnemonic "PRELIMINARY" is used to remind the first responders of their du

1. The mnemonic "PRELIMINARY" is used to remind the first responders of their du

1. The mnemonic "PRELIMINARY" is used to remind the first responders of their duties and responsibilities at a crime scene.  Provide the phrase represented by each of the letters.

2. Name the 5 steps associated with scene pr

george36hutto   1416   2 Replies

bio_man

1.Explain some of the concepts behind Max Weber's theory concerning organizatio

1.Explain some of the concepts behind Max Weber's theory concerning organizatio

1.   Explain some of the concepts behind Max Weber's theory concerning organizational structure, and what a bureaucratic structure must do in order to function efficiently.

colleen   2600   2 Replies

colleen

2.Explain the organizational process of inputs and outputs.

2.Explain the organizational process of inputs and outputs.

2.   Explain the organizational process of inputs and outputs.

colleen   1332   2 Replies

colleen

A "V" shaped pattern is typically associated with: a) Drive-by shootings b) Arso

A "V" shaped pattern is typically associated with: a) Drive-by shootings b) Arso

A "V" shaped pattern is typically associated with:
a) Drive-by shootings
b) Arson cases
c) Assault cases with blood spatter evidence
d) B & E cases with glass fracture patterns
e) Hit & Run case with skid ma

naranja   756   1 Reply

newstart

A 100Mb Ethernet connection would require approximately ________ of storage space to archive an ...

A 100Mb Ethernet connection would require approximately ________ of storage space to archive an ...

A 100Mb Ethernet connection would require approximately ________ of storage space to archive an hour's worth of network capture.

▸ 10MB

▸ 45MB

▸ 100MB

▸ 1TB

shayeshaye00   70   2 Replies

shayeshaye00

A 32-bit operating system is capable of supporting up to ________ megabytes of RAM.

A 32-bit operating system is capable of supporting up to ________ megabytes of RAM.

A 32-bit operating system is capable of supporting up to ________ megabytes of RAM.

▸ 2

▸ 4

▸ 8

▸ 64

studymite   118   1 Reply

jackjohnson74

A bar graph cannot be used to chart multiple time series (True or false?)

A bar graph cannot be used to chart multiple time series (True or false?)

A bar graph cannot be used to chart multiple time series.
True or False?

PorterOlaph   92   2 Replies

PorterOlaph

A belief in oneself that they are capable of achieving successful outcomes is called ________.

A belief in oneself that they are capable of achieving successful outcomes is called ________.

A belief in oneself that they are capable of achieving successful outcomes is called ________.

†MavN†   71   1 Reply

mutos

A blood droplet deposited at an angle of impact of about 90º (directly vertical

A blood droplet deposited at an angle of impact of about 90º (directly vertical

A blood droplet deposited at an angle of impact of about 90º (directly vertical to the surface) will:
   a. Show acute elongation.
   b. Feature a tail showing the directionality.
   c. Be elliptical in shape.
   d. Be approximately circu

arealhero   600   3 Replies

newstart

A blood droplet striking a non-absorbent smooth surface at an 80 degree angle of

A blood droplet striking a non-absorbent smooth surface at an 80 degree angle of

A blood droplet striking a non-absorbent smooth surface at an 80 degree angle of incidence would form a bloodstain with the following shape:
a) A highly elongated ellipse
b) Nearly circular
c) A perfect sphere
d) A perfect circle

naranja   459   1 Reply

newstart

A blood stain that impacts a surface at a low angle will have a _____ tail than

A blood stain that impacts a surface at a low angle will have a _____ tail than

A blood stain that impacts a surface at a low angle will have a _____ tail than one that impacts at a higher angle.
   a. Longer
   b. Shorter
   c. Wider
   d. Narrower

arealhero   327   3 Replies

newstart

A bloodstain that impacts a surface at a low angle with have a shorter tail than

A bloodstain that impacts a surface at a low angle with have a shorter tail than

A bloodstain that impacts a surface at a low angle with have a shorter tail than one that impacts at a higher angle.
   a. True
   b. False

arealhero   312   3 Replies

newstart

A body that displays a cherry-red discoloration might lead a pathologist to susp

A body that displays a cherry-red discoloration might lead a pathologist to susp

A body that displays a cherry-red discoloration might lead a pathologist to suspect poisoning by:
a. Cyanic acid.
b. Arsenic.
c. Pesticides.
d. Carbon monoxide.

arealhero   685   3 Replies

newstart

A breath test may be used to analyze:

A breath test may be used to analyze:

A breath test may be used to analyze:
   a. Ethyl alcohol.
   b. Marijuana.
   c. Barbiturates.
d. All of the above

arealhero   684   3 Replies

swift383

A breath test reflects the alcohol concentration in the:

A breath test reflects the alcohol concentration in the:

A breath test reflects the alcohol concentration in the: 
   a. Aorta. 
   b. Left ventricle.
   c. Pulmonary vein.
   d. Pulmonary artery.

arealhero   589   3 Replies

swift383

A bullet hole on the victim's clothing would be an example of: a) An injury patt

A bullet hole on the victim's clothing would be an example of: a) An injury patt

A bullet hole on the victim's clothing would be an example of:
a) An injury pattern
b) A wound pattern
c) A damage pattern
d) A high velocity pattern
e) A fracture pattern

naranja   443   1 Reply

newstart

A calculation engagement is limited in scope to specific approaches and methods determined by ...

A calculation engagement is limited in scope to specific approaches and methods determined by ...

A calculation engagement is limited in scope to specific approaches and methods determined by agreement with the client.
True or False?

PorterOlaph   81   2 Replies

PorterOlaph

A cast of a hair surface can be made using:

A cast of a hair surface can be made using:

A cast of a hair surface can be made using:
   a. An SEM.
   b. Clear nail polish.
   c. Softened vinyl.
   d. Both B and C 

arealhero   1604   3 Replies

newstart

A cellular phone customer's personal phonebook is typically stored on the ________ inside the telephone.

A cellular phone customer's personal phonebook is typically stored on the ________ inside the telephone.

A cellular phone customer's personal phonebook is typically stored on the ________ inside the telephone.

▸ flash drive

▸ SIM

▸ PUK

▸ SSD

asjstr   64   1 Reply

gtur

A change in the physical appearance or meaning of something is known as a (an):

A change in the physical appearance or meaning of something is known as a (an):

A change in the physical appearance or meaning of something is known as a (an):
a) Authentication
b) Alteration
c) Addition
d) Eradication
e) Indentation

naranja   1006   1 Reply

newstart

A change in the physical appearance or meaning of something is known as a (an):

A change in the physical appearance or meaning of something is known as a (an):

A change in the physical appearance or meaning of something is known as a (an):
a) Authentication
b) Alteration
c) Addition
d) Eradication
e) Indentation

naranja   1044   1 Reply

newstart

A change of ________ request is made by either the defense or prosecution to have the trial moved to ...

A change of ________ request is made by either the defense or prosecution to have the trial moved to ...

A change of ________ request is made by either the defense or prosecution to have the trial moved to a new location.

Aberration   57   1 Reply

mutos

A check of the ________ will determine how long a company keeps e-mails.

A check of the ________ will determine how long a company keeps e-mails.

A check of the ________ will determine how long a company keeps e-mails.

Lazar   132   3 Replies

apollo32

A chemical method used for developing prints on nonporous surfaces is:

A chemical method used for developing prints on nonporous surfaces is:

A chemical method used for developing prints on nonporous surfaces is:
a. Physical developer.
b. Ninhydrin.
c. Fuming with cyanoacrylate.
d. DFO.

arealhero   277   3 Replies

newstart

A chemical method used for developing prints on nonporous surfaces is:

A chemical method used for developing prints on nonporous surfaces is:

A chemical method used for developing prints on nonporous surfaces is:
a. Physical developer.
b. Ninhydrin.
c. Applying the dye rhodamine 6G after fuming with cyanoacrylate.
d. DFO.

arealhero   344   3 Replies

newstart

A chemical reaction that gives off heat is called: a) An incomplete reaction b)

A chemical reaction that gives off heat is called: a) An incomplete reaction b)

A chemical reaction that gives off heat is called:
a) An incomplete reaction
b) An endothermic reaction
c) An oxidation reaction
d) An exothermic reaction
e) An unstable reaction

naranja   513   2 Replies

EmBoy

A chemical reaction that gives off heat is called: a) An incomplete reaction b)

A chemical reaction that gives off heat is called: a) An incomplete reaction b)

A chemical reaction that gives off heat is called:
a) An incomplete reaction
b) An endothermic reaction
c) An oxidation reaction
d) An exothermic reaction
e) An unstable reaction

naranja   329   1 Reply

newstart

A child will interpret what they eventually encode into memory based on their limited knowledge of ...

A child will interpret what they eventually encode into memory based on their limited knowledge of ...

A child will interpret what they eventually encode into memory based on their limited knowledge of the world.
A) True
B) False

†MavN†   57   1 Reply

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