Which of the following is the best interpretation of the Frye standard?
A) New scientific evidence is held to a higher standard because of its recent discovery.
B) Unusual scientific evidence can be considered admissible only when three expert witnesses verify its validity.
C) Unusual scientific evidence must be proven relevant and legally obtained before it can be considered admissible in court.
D) New scientific evidence may be used in court only when it has gained general acceptance in the scientific community.
(Question #2) Which of the following units receives and examines evidence related to firearms, ammunition, and tools?
A) Trace Evidence Unit
B) Forensic Ballistics Unit
C) Questioned Document Unit
D) Latent Print Unit
(Question #3) Which of the following processes 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 #4) Which of the following guidelines should be followed in conducting a police lineup?
A) A minimum of ten individuals should be included in the lineup.
B) The height and coloring of the individuals in the lineup should vary significantly.
C) If possible, conduct a blank lineup.
D) Victims should discuss the individuals in the lineup with officers before making their choice.
(Question #5) Richard Franks uses an Identi-Kit in his job with the New York City Police Department. Which of the following is his most likely designation?
A) Fingerprint collector
B) DNA analyst
C) Police artist
D) Handwriting analyst
(Question #6) Which of the following is being analyzed when RFLP (Restriction Fragment Length Polymorphism) technique is being used?
A) Handwriting
B) DNA
C) Personality profile
D) Facial composite
(Question #7) Which of the following is a basic fingerprint pattern?
A) Wave
B) Corkscrew
C) Spiral
D) Whorl
(Question #8) Which of the following are the main groups of fingerprints?
I. Latent
II. Plastic
III. Composite
IV. Visible
A) I, II, III
B) I, III, IV
C) I, II, IV
D) II, III, IV
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