Forensic Science

What is the major problem facing the forensic DNA community?

What is the major problem facing the forensic DNA community?

What is the major problem facing the forensic DNA community?
a. Contamination of DNA samples by evidence collectors
b. Backlog of unanalyzed DNA samples
c. Lack of recent advancements in DNA technology
d. Existence of computerized

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The tendency of the public to believe that every crime scene will yield forensic

The tendency of the public to believe that every crime scene will yield forensic

The tendency of the public to believe that every crime scene will yield forensic evidence and their unrealistic expectations that a prosecutor’s case should always be bolstered and supported by forensic evidence is known as:
a. Jurisprudence.

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The eleven sections of The American Academy of Forensic Science include all of t

The eleven sections of The American Academy of Forensic Science include all of t

The eleven sections of The American Academy of Forensic Science include all of the following EXCEPT:
a. General.
b. Arson/Explosives.
c. Jurisprudence.
d. Criminalistics.

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The scientific method requires that scientific evidence be validated by:

The scientific method requires that scientific evidence be validated by:

The scientific method requires that scientific evidence be validated by:
   a. Formulating pertinent questions.
   b. Formulating hypotheticals.
   c. Performing experiments.
   d. All of the above

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The case of Coppolino v. State highlights issues dealing with:

The case of Coppolino v. State highlights issues dealing with:

The case of Coppolino v. State highlights issues dealing with:
   a. Search and seizure.
   b. The admissibility of the polygraph.
   c. The evidential value of confessions.
   d. The acceptability of new scientific tests.

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Which of the following services are typically provided to law enforcement by cri

Which of the following services are typically provided to law enforcement by cri

Which of the following services are typically provided to law enforcement by crime laboratories?
a. Pathology
b. Criminalistics
c. Odontology
d. Psychology

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Forensic odontology refers to the study of:

Forensic odontology refers to the study of:

Forensic odontology refers to the study of:
a. Drugs.   
b. Pollen.
c. Teeth.
d. Bones.

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Bite marks would be LEAST likely to be found in cases involving:

Bite marks would be LEAST likely to be found in cases involving:

Bite marks would be LEAST likely to be found in cases involving:
a. Murder.
b. Child abuse.
c. Arson.
d. Sexual abuse.

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What is the LEAST important consideration in the gathering of evidence at a crim

What is the LEAST important consideration in the gathering of evidence at a crim

What is the LEAST important consideration in the gathering of evidence at a crime scene?
a. Adequate preservation of samples
b. Competent collection of materials
c. Guilt of the suspect(s)
d. Proper recognition of the evidence

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The final evaluator of forensic evidence is the:

The final evaluator of forensic evidence is the:

The final evaluator of forensic evidence is the:
   a. Police.
   b. Jury.
   c. Accused.
   d. Prosecutor.

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Which of the following is NOT true? An expert witness must be able to demonstrat

Which of the following is NOT true? An expert witness must be able to demonstrat

Which of the following is NOT true? An expert witness must be able to demonstrate:
   a. Skill in trade or profession of interest to the court.
b. Significant experience in a relevant field.
c. A formal degree in forensic science.
d

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In the case of Daubert v. Merrell Dow Pharmaceutical, Inc., the U.S. Supreme Cou

In the case of Daubert v. Merrell Dow Pharmaceutical, Inc., the U.S. Supreme Cou

In the case of Daubert v. Merrell Dow Pharmaceutical, Inc., the U.S. Supreme Court advocated that a "gatekeeper" determine the admissibility and reliability of scientific evidence.  This gatekeeper is the:
   a. Expert witness.

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The concept of "general acceptance" of scientific evidence relates to the:

The concept of "general acceptance" of scientific evidence relates to the:

The concept of "general acceptance" of scientific evidence relates to the:
   a. First Amendment.
   b. Exclusionary rule.
   c. Frye standard.
   d. Miranda warnings.

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Which unit is responsible for the examination of body fluids and organs for the

Which unit is responsible for the examination of body fluids and organs for the

Which unit is responsible for the examination of body fluids and organs for the presence of drugs and poisons?
   a. Toxicology unit
   b. Physical science unit
   c. Evidence collection unit
   d. Biology unit

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Which would NOT be included in the work of the biology unit of a crime lab?

Which would NOT be included in the work of the biology unit of a crime lab?

Which would NOT be included in the work of the biology unit of a crime lab?
   a. Blood typing
   b. Comparison of hairs
   c. DNA profiling
   d. Fingerprint analysis

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Which entity maintains the largest crime laboratory in the world?

Which entity maintains the largest crime laboratory in the world?

Which entity maintains the largest crime laboratory in the world?
   a. FBI
   b. Royal Canadian Mounted Police
   c. Scotland Yard
   d. ATF

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Which of the following can be rightfully cited as an explanation for the rapid g

Which of the following can be rightfully cited as an explanation for the rapid g

Which of the following can be rightfully cited as an explanation for the rapid growth of crime labs during the last 40 years?
   a. Supreme Court decisions in the 1960s
b. Staggering increase in crime rates in the United States
c. Adven

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The oldest forensic laboratory in the United States is that of the:

The oldest forensic laboratory in the United States is that of the:

The oldest forensic laboratory in the United States is that of the:
   a. N.Y.C. Police Department.
   b. FBI.
   c. Los Angeles Police Department.
   d. Secret Service.

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The exchange of evidence principle was theorized by:

The exchange of evidence principle was theorized by:

The exchange of evidence principle was theorized by:
   a. Gross.
   b. Locard.
   c. Galton.
   d. Osborn.

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Who established the first workable crime laboratory?

Who established the first workable crime laboratory?

Who established the first workable crime laboratory?
   a. Galton
   b. Bertillon
   c. Locard
   d. Osborn

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Who wrote the first treatise describing the application of science to the field

Who wrote the first treatise describing the application of science to the field

Who wrote the first treatise describing the application of science to the field of criminal investigation?
   a. Locard
   b. Osborn
   c. Lattes
   d. Gross

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Who established the comparison microscope as the indispensable tool of the moder

Who established the comparison microscope as the indispensable tool of the moder

Who established the comparison microscope as the indispensable tool of the modern firearms examiner?
   a. Goddard
   b. Lattes
   c. Gross
   d. Osborn

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Who devised a technique for determining the blood group of a dried bloodstain, w

Who devised a technique for determining the blood group of a dried bloodstain, w

Who devised a technique for determining the blood group of a dried bloodstain, which he applied to criminal investigations?
   a. Lattes
   b. Gross
   c. Locard
   d. Bertillon

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Who undertook the first definitive study of fingerprints as a method of personal

Who undertook the first definitive study of fingerprints as a method of personal

Who undertook the first definitive study of fingerprints as a method of personal identification?
   a. Gross
   b. Lattes
   c. Goddard
   d. Galton

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Who developed the system known as anthropometry?

Who developed the system known as anthropometry?

Who developed the system known as anthropometry?
   a. Bertillon
   b. Goddard
   c. Gross
   d. Galton

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Who is known as the "father of forensic toxicology"?

Who is known as the "father of forensic toxicology"?

Who is known as the "father of forensic toxicology"?
   a. Orfilia
   b. Locard
   c. Osborn
   d. Lattes

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The fictional character of Sherlock Holmes was created by:

The fictional character of Sherlock Holmes was created by:

The fictional character of Sherlock Holmes was created by:
   a. Dalton.
   b. Doyle.
   c. Darwin.
   d. Denton.

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Forensic science is the application of science to:

Forensic science is the application of science to:

Forensic science is the application of science to:
   a. Crime scene reconstruction.
   b. Civil laws.
   c. Criminal laws.
   d. Both criminal and civil laws.

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If there is a GPS capability on a smartphone, how might the investigator use it

If there is a GPS capability on a smartphone, how might the investigator use it

If there is a GPS capability on a smartphone, how might the investigator use it in the investigation?

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Describe the process of using each generation of mobile device to create a timel

Describe the process of using each generation of mobile device to create a timel

Describe the process of using each generation of mobile device to create a timeline and correlate events on the device.

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Describe the two different types of chain of evidence and how they can be used i

Describe the two different types of chain of evidence and how they can be used i

Describe the two different types of chain of evidence and how they can be used in the investigative process.

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When should an examiner do a physical examination versus a logical examination,

When should an examiner do a physical examination versus a logical examination,

When should an examiner do a physical examination versus a logical examination, or both?

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What value can be gleaned from each generation of mobile device (1G, 2G, 3G, and

What value can be gleaned from each generation of mobile device (1G, 2G, 3G, and

What value can be gleaned from each generation of mobile device (1G, 2G, 3G, and 4G)? What are their strengths and weaknesses?

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Because a mobile device is similar a computer and transmits wireless signals, wh

Because a mobile device is similar a computer and transmits wireless signals, wh

Because a mobile device is similar a computer and transmits wireless signals, what laws does an investigator need to follow?
a. Radio laws
b. First Amendment rights
c. Computer laws
d. a and c

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What does the ICCID contain?

What does the ICCID contain?

What does the ICCID contain?
a. IIN (issuer identification number)
b. UPC (universal purchase code number)
c. PID (phone identification number)
d. IP address

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What would an investigator do the SIM card to retain a perfect copy for evidenti

What would an investigator do the SIM card to retain a perfect copy for evidenti

What would an investigator do the SIM card to retain a perfect copy for evidentiary purposes?
a. Take a picture
b. Upload to a PC
c. Clone the SIM
d. Properly store in evidence

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What does SIM stand for?

What does SIM stand for?

What does SIM stand for?
a. Subscriber Identity Module
b. Source Information Memory
c. Simple Identification Mount
d. Subscriber Identification Memory

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When working on electronic devices, what should you use to dissipate any static

When working on electronic devices, what should you use to dissipate any static

When working on electronic devices, what should you use to dissipate any static charge that might damage electronic chips?
a. Rubber-soled shoes
b. Prevention of physical contact
c. Gloves
d. Grounded anti-static wristband

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How many types of chains of evidence are there?

How many types of chains of evidence are there?

How many types of chains of evidence are there?
a. 1
b. 2
c. 4
d. 5

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It may not be possible to recover deleted file items from a mobile device, such

It may not be possible to recover deleted file items from a mobile device, such

It may not be possible to recover deleted file items from a mobile device, such as:
a. E-mails
b. Text messages
c. Photos
d. All the above

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