Forensic Science

The conditions at a crime scene can be compromised by all of the following actio

The conditions at a crime scene can be compromised by all of the following actio

The conditions at a crime scene can be compromised by all of the following actions EXCEPT:
   a. Taking photographs at the crime scene
   b. Adjusting the temperature of the crime scene
   c. Eating food at the crime scene
   d. Turning a

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Police barricades, and the strategic positioning of guards, will prohibit access

Police barricades, and the strategic positioning of guards, will prohibit access

Police barricades, and the strategic positioning of guards, will prohibit access to the crime scene for:
   a. Civilians only.
   b. Civilians and media personnel.
   c. All law enforcement personnel.
   d. All unauthorized personnel.

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The first responding officer must make attempts at the crime scene to detain and

The first responding officer must make attempts at the crime scene to detain and

The first responding officer must make attempts at the crime scene to detain and question:
   a. Witnesses.
   b. Unauthorized personnel.
   c. Suspects.
   d. Both a and c

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After providing or obtaining medical assistance for the injured and effecting an

After providing or obtaining medical assistance for the injured and effecting an

After providing or obtaining medical assistance for the injured and effecting an arrest of suspects (if possible), the first officer arriving at a crime scene should immediately: 
   a. Search for evidence.
   b. Secure the scene.
   c

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Explain the reasons why it is important to consider the relevance of scientific

Explain the reasons why it is important to consider the relevance of scientific

Explain the reasons why it is important to consider the relevance of scientific evidence before allowing it to be introduced into a criminal case.

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For each of the early forensic science methods listed below, denote the more rec

For each of the early forensic science methods listed below, denote the more rec

For each of the early forensic science methods listed below, denote the more recent technology or discipline which has taken its place for use in forensic science inquiry.   
 a. Identification via anthropometry
   b. Firearms bullet and cartri

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Describe the evidence to be collected and the specialists or crime laboratory un

Describe the evidence to be collected and the specialists or crime laboratory un

Describe the evidence to be collected and the specialists or crime laboratory units that would be needed to properly analyze the following crime scene and answer the given questions.

On Monday, September 26, 2011, a small airplane believe

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Describe the advantages of incorporating an evidence collection unit into the or

Describe the advantages of incorporating an evidence collection unit into the or

Describe the advantages of incorporating an evidence collection unit into the organizational
structure of the crime laboratory.

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What is the main difference between the testimony given by an expert witness and

What is the main difference between the testimony given by an expert witness and

What is the main difference between the testimony given by an expert witness and that given
 by a lay witness?

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Discuss the major outcomes of the trials Frye v. United States and Daubert v. Me

Discuss the major outcomes of the trials Frye v. United States and Daubert v. Me

Discuss the major outcomes of the trials Frye v. United States and Daubert v. Merrell Dow 
Pharmaceuticals.

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List the advantages of incorporating an evidence collection unit into the organi

List the advantages of incorporating an evidence collection unit into the organi

List the advantages of incorporating an evidence collection unit into the organizational structure of the crime laboratory.

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List the underlying reasons for the rapid growth of crime laboratories in the Un

List the underlying reasons for the rapid growth of crime laboratories in the Un

List the underlying reasons for the rapid growth of crime laboratories in the United States since the late 1960s.

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Extensive information about forensic science can be found on the _____.

Extensive information about forensic science can be found on the _____.

Extensive information about forensic science can be found on the _____.

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The forensic scientist should only be an advocate of _____.

The forensic scientist should only be an advocate of _____.

The forensic scientist should only be an advocate of _____.

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The document examination unit studies the handwriting and _____ on questioned do

The document examination unit studies the handwriting and _____ on questioned do

The document examination unit studies the handwriting and _____ on questioned documents to ascertain authenticity and/or source.

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Collecting evidence from a cell phone is an example of Forensic _____ and Digita

Collecting evidence from a cell phone is an example of Forensic _____ and Digita

Collecting evidence from a cell phone is an example of Forensic _____ and Digital Analysis.

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The _____ analysis unit analyzes telephoned threats and audio-recorded messages.

The _____ analysis unit analyzes telephoned threats and audio-recorded messages.

The _____ analysis unit analyzes telephoned threats and audio-recorded messages.

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Fingerprinting replaced ____ as a method of personal identification.

Fingerprinting replaced ____ as a method of personal identification.

Fingerprinting replaced ____ as a method of personal identification.

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Forensic science is the application of science to the _____.

Forensic science is the application of science to the _____.

Forensic science is the application of science to the _____.
   

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The _____ unit helps prepare photographic exhibits for courtroom presentation.

The _____ unit helps prepare photographic exhibits for courtroom presentation.

The _____ unit helps prepare photographic exhibits for courtroom presentation.

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A forensic _____ can compare bite marks left on a victim to the tooth structure

A forensic _____ can compare bite marks left on a victim to the tooth structure

A forensic _____ can compare bite marks left on a victim to the tooth structure of suspects.

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A _____ witness must give testimony on events or observations that arise from pe

A _____ witness must give testimony on events or observations that arise from pe

A _____ witness must give testimony on events or observations that arise from personal knowledge.

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The _____ witness evaluates evidence that the court lacks the expertise to do.

The _____ witness evaluates evidence that the court lacks the expertise to do.

The _____ witness evaluates evidence that the court lacks the expertise to do.

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The _____ case assigned the trial judge the task of ensuring that an expert’s te

The _____ case assigned the trial judge the task of ensuring that an expert’s te

The _____ case assigned the trial judge the task of ensuring that an expert’s testimony rests on a reliable foundation and is relevant to the task at hand.

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The _____ unit dispatches specially trained personnel to the crime scene to coll

The _____ unit dispatches specially trained personnel to the crime scene to coll

The _____ unit dispatches specially trained personnel to the crime scene to collect and preserve physical evidence that will later be processed at the crime laboratory.

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The _____ unit examines body fluids and organs to determine the presence or abse

The _____ unit examines body fluids and organs to determine the presence or abse

The _____ unit examines body fluids and organs to determine the presence or absence of drugs and poisons.

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The _____ unit performs DNA profiling of dried bloodstains and other body fluid.

The _____ unit performs DNA profiling of dried bloodstains and other body fluid.

The _____ unit performs DNA profiling of dried bloodstains and other body fluid.

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The fee-for-service concept has encouraged the creation of a number of _____ lab

The fee-for-service concept has encouraged the creation of a number of _____ lab

The fee-for-service concept has encouraged the creation of a number of _____ laboratories.

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_____ was the first to use a comparison microscope to analyze bullets to determi

_____ was the first to use a comparison microscope to analyze bullets to determi

_____ was the first to use a comparison microscope to analyze bullets to determine whether they were fired from the same gun.

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_____ undertook the first definitive study of fingerprints and developed a metho

_____ undertook the first definitive study of fingerprints and developed a metho

_____ undertook the first definitive study of fingerprints and developed a methodology of classifying them for filing.

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The “father of forensic toxicology” is considered to be _____.

The “father of forensic toxicology” is considered to be _____.

The “father of forensic toxicology” is considered to be _____.
   

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The lay witness provides testimony that relies on:

The lay witness provides testimony that relies on:

The lay witness provides testimony that relies on:
a. Scientific education.
b. Personal opinions.
c. Personal knowledge.
d. Scientific experience.

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The current system of crime laboratories in the United States can best be descri

The current system of crime laboratories in the United States can best be descri

The current system of crime laboratories in the United States can best be described as:
a. Centralized.
b. Regional.
c. Decentralized.
d. National.

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The necessity for the forensic scientist to appear in court comes from the U.S.

The necessity for the forensic scientist to appear in court comes from the U.S.

The necessity for the forensic scientist to appear in court comes from the U.S. Supreme Court case:
a. Melendez-Diaz v. Massachusetts
b. Crawford v. Washington
c. Coppolino v. State
d. Frye v. United States

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The dramatization of forensic science on television has led to a phenomenon know

The dramatization of forensic science on television has led to a phenomenon know

The dramatization of forensic science on television has led to a phenomenon known as the:
a. NCIS effect
b. NYPD effect
c. CSI effect
d. LAPD effect

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The judicial case that set forth the most current guidelines for determining the

The judicial case that set forth the most current guidelines for determining the

The judicial case that set forth the most current guidelines for determining the admissibility of scientific examinations in the federal courts is:
a. Frye v. United States
b. Daubert v. Merrell Dow Pharmaceuticals
c. Coppolino v. Stat

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In Kumho Tire Co., Ltd. v. Carmichael, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the “ga

In Kumho Tire Co., Ltd. v. Carmichael, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the “ga

In Kumho Tire Co., Ltd. v. Carmichael, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the “gatekeeping” role of a trial judge:
a. Was restricted to scientific testimony.
b. Applied only to cases involving capital crimes.
c. Was subject to appeal by

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What factor(s) do(es) the court usually take into consideration as sufficient gr

What factor(s) do(es) the court usually take into consideration as sufficient gr

What factor(s) do(es) the court usually take into consideration as sufficient grounds for qualification as an expert witness?
a. Experience
b. Training
c. Education
d. All of the above

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Which specialized area of forensic science examines the relationship between hum

Which specialized area of forensic science examines the relationship between hum

Which specialized area of forensic science examines the relationship between human behavior and legal proceedings?
a. Forensic jury selection
b. Jurisprudence
c. Forensic psychiatry
d. Forensic psychology

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Which unit applies principles and techniques of chemistry, physics, and geology

Which unit applies principles and techniques of chemistry, physics, and geology

Which unit applies principles and techniques of chemistry, physics, and geology to the identification and comparison of crime scene evidence?
a. Forensic geology
b. Physical science
c. Toxicology
d. Biology

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