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I. Multiple Choice Questions
1.)
Which of the following is the
best
definition of forensic science?
CH1
A.
Using proper scientific techniques to understand the layout of a crime scene.
B.
The application of scientific knowledge and technology to the analysis of crime
scene evidence.
C.
Understanding the process in which a crime was committed.
D.
The science studying the origins and background of crime scene investigation.
2.)
Who was the
forensic scientist?
CH1
A.
Sherlock Holmes
B.
Leon Lattes
C.
Alphonse Bertillion
D.
Francis Galton
3.)
Who was the first scientist to bring into account the idea of anthropometry?
CH1
A.
Calvin Goddard
B.
Albert S. Osborne
C.
Walter C. McCrone
D.
Alphonse
Bertillion
4.)
Which of the following is an example of an individual characteristic that can
definitely be associated with one individual?
CH3
A.
Fingerprint ridges
B.
Custom paint on a vehicle
C.
Blood types
D.
Materials in plastic bags
5.)
Leone Latt
es was responsible for what contribution to forensic scientist?
CH1
A.
Devising a method for determining the direction, angle, and height for blood
spatters during the commission of a crime.
B.
Analyzing the antigens present in different types of blood.
C.
The discovery of blood types and devising a method for determining blood
groups
for criminal investigation.
D.
Investigating the presence of poisons and animal toxins in different types of
blood.
6.)
A scientist can determine the method of removal for a
hair when analyzing hair
samples.
CH3
A.
True
B.
False
7.)
Which of the following would most likely
NOT
a purpose of physical evidence?
CH3
A.
Establishing that a crime has been committed
B.
Providing a link between a crime and its victim or a crime and its perpetrator
C.
Tracing the original manufactures for the weapons present at a crime scene
D.
Providing investigative leads for a case
8.)
Circumstantial evidence
does which of the followi
ng?
CH3
A.
Helps an officer to analyze a crime scene for the presence of direct evidence
B.
Implies a fact and is used to incriminate a person
C.
Involves eyewitness testimony as evidence
D.
Is used to analyze the crime scene for extremely small items
9.)
Associative evidence involves which of the following?
CH3
A.
Applies techniques of forensic science to trace the direction that the suspect
came
from in the process of committing a crime
B.
Establishes the origin and commission of a crime
C.
Corroborates
statements from witness to or victims of a crime
D.
Links suspect with the crime
10.)
Besides knowing what types of evidence to search for, an investigator should
also know______ (Choose the
BEST
answer)
CH3
A.
Every available type of forensic scientist for the crime scene
B.
The environmental conditions present at the time that the crime took place
C.
Where evidence is most likely to be found
D.
The layout of the area around the crime scene
11.)
DNA, grooves/s
triations on a bullet or toolmark, irregular and random wear
patterns on tire or shoe impressions, and handwriting characteristics are all
examples of class characteristics
CH3
A.
True
B.
False
12.)
Blood, Body Tissues, Drugs & Controlled Substances, and
Hairs are all examples
of physical evidence
CH3
A.
True
B.
False
13.)
When it comes to securing and isolating a crime scene, which of the following
is
true
? CH2
A.
Only authorized personnel should be allowed on the scene
B.
Every person who enters the sce
ne is a potential destroyer of viable physical
evidence
C.
Physical evidence should be marked off
D.) All of the Above
14.)
Which of the following would be a method of recording the crime scene
CH2
A.
Note
taking
B.
Sketching the crime scene
C.
Both A and B
D.
Having a witness describe the scene to a crime scene investigator
15.)
After securing a crime scene, the lead investigator should establish:
CH2
A.
The boundaries of the scene and the strategy for the systematic examination
and
documentation of the entire crime scene
B.
Points
of entrance and exit
C.
Documentation of photographs of physical evidence
and the area that the crime
scene took place
D.
Mor
e than one of the above
E.) All of the above
16.)
When taking photos of a crime scene, the most important thing to consider is
that:
CH2
A.
The scene should be photographed in an unaltered condition
B.
The scene should be photographed in color to add as m
uch detail of the scene as
possible
C.
The points of entrance and exit should be photographed
D.
Close ups of injured victims should be taken
17.)
What is the most likely case where a crime scene would be altered when
taking
photos of it?
CH2
A.
Checking
underneath victims for any signs of physical evidence
B.
The presence of an injured victim
C.
Removing physical evidence from a crime scene to photograph it in a
forensics
science lab
D.
Analyzing the crime scene for the presence of any other weapons and e
xplosives
by moving physical evidence and victims around the crime scene
18.)
After the removal of a body from the crime scene, the crime scene
photographer
should do which of the following?
CH2
A.
Draw lines with chalk or tape to show the position of the
body and how it was laid
out in the original crime scene
B.
Taking photos of the area just outside of the crime scene
C.
Record the names of the streets and other buildings in a certain proximity of
the
crime scene
D.
Take photos of the area underneath th
e body
19.)
The first step of sketching the crime scene involves taking a rough sketch of
the
scene
CH2
A.
True
B.
False