Forensics

There are radial fractures and a few concentric fractures.

A car windshield was shot with a bullet just seconds before the investigator arrives. How does the investigator MOST likely know this happened?

See if the fragment fits the broken window pieces like a puzzle.

A fragment of glass was found on the back of a suspect's sweatshirt. At the crime scene, there was a window that was broken. What is the BEST way to prove the suspect was at the crime scene?

False

A search warrant can force someone to have surgery to retrieve a bullet as long as probable cause exists.

before a suspect in custody is questioned

According to US law, when are the Miranda rights required to be read to someone?

a forensic odontologist

After a tragic fire, one victim was able to be identified by examining their teeth. What type of professional MOST likely made this conclusion in the investigation?

Leave the soil on the shoe and place the shoe into a bag.

Ahmed found a shoe at the crime scene that has soil on the bottom of it. What is the BEST way for him to efficiently and accurately collect this evidence?

It requires a medical degree like a regular doctor.

Andrew wants to become a certified forensic pathologist. What is MOST likely to be true about his path to achieve this goal?

She uses blood types to help solve crimes.

Anna is a forensic scientist who still uses the methods used by Dr. Leone Lattes. How is this MOST likely demonstrated in Anna's work?

He dissects human bodies to determine how someone died.

As a pathologist, Joachim is responsible for performing autopsies. What does this MOST likely mean for Joachim?

She collected a questioned sample.

At a crime scene, Debra sees a spot of blood and collects it as evidence. What did Debra do?

He is known as the first responder to the scene.

Brian is a detective who arrives at the crime scene before anyone else. What is TRUE about Brian?

He should build a frame around it.

Bruno is making a mold of an impression of tire tracks at a crime scene. What should he do to MOST accurately and efficiently create this mold?

True

By studying the stage of larval development and the type of flies and insects present on a dead body, forensic entomologists can help determine when a death occurred.

True

Charred evidence from a fire should be stored in an airtight container.

Almost anything could be classified as physical evidence.

Detective Green has been asked to collect physical evidence at a crime scene. Why would this MOST likely be difficult?

testify at a criminal trial

Detective Marino issued a subpoena to Manuel. What does she MOST likely want Manuel to do?

The bullet hole is wider on the outside of the windshield.

Detective Sanders knows the hole in the windshield was caused by a bullet being shot from inside the car. How is he MOST likely to make this conclusion?

He looked for basic connections between the criminal and the crime.

Detective Scott worked to solve crimes in the 1910s in America. How did he MOST likely work to solve cases?

There is a lot of soil evidence at the crime scene.

Detective Smith wants to bring in a forensic geologist to help her with her current case. Why does the detective MOST likely need assistance?

Kendall might be determined to be insane and not qualified to testify.

Detectives are unsure whether Kendall Postwell will be able to testify at her trial. They say it is a question of competence. What does this MOST likely mean?

to make the death look like natural causes

Deven is accused of killing his wife. The police found that she was poisoned. Traditionally, why would a murderer choose poison as his weapon?

Evidence should be separated so it doesn't transfer to other objects.

Dr. Romano is teaching a group of police officers how to collect evidence at a crime scene. What would he MOST likely explain to the officers about cross-contamination?

A victim was found with bite marks on their neck.

During an investigation, the lead detective decided to ask for help from a forensic odontologist. What MOST likely happened in this investigation?

She will collect anything that could be related to the crime.

Forensic scientist Samantha Monzon is collecting physical evidence at a crime scene where someone was murdered. What does this process MOST likely involve?

They are from different sources of glass.

Fragments of glass were found at a crime scene, and they have extremely different density and refractive index measurements. What can an investigator MOST likely conclude about these fragments?

The Chinese were using fingerprinting in the 700s.

Glenda is studying early uses of forensic techniques. What fact is she MOST likely to learn?

It catches fires when lit with a match.

How would a forensic scientist MOST accurately describe the chemical properties of a cup of gasoline?

It is clear and is a liquid.

How would a forensic scientist MOST accurately describe the physical properties of a cup of water?

Use clear tape to lift the prints.

Huda sees an obvious set of fingerprints on a mirror at a crime scene. How can she BEST preserve this evidence?

False

If the police are interviewing someone but have not actually arrested them, the Miranda rights are required to be read.

A piece of the suspect's hair was found on the victim's body.

In a newspaper, the prosecutor said, "Trace evidence is what was really important in this case. Without it, the suspect would not have been found guilty." Based on this statement, what MOST likely happened in this case?

They should map out a grid to systematically look for evidence.

Investigators have arrived at a crime scene and are ready to search for evidence. What needs to happen next?

ammunitions evidence

Isabelle found shell casings at the secondary crime scene. What type of evidence does this BEST represent?

True

It is possible for a small stone traveling at a high speed to make a hole similar to a bullet in a glass window.

the approximate weight of each item

Jacob has taken several crime scene photographs of different pieces of evidence. He has successfully tagged each photo. What information should NOT be included in his notes for these photographs?

a forensic psychiatrist

Jim was arrested and put in jail when he was 18 years old for a violent crime. His parole officer thinks he should be released early on good behavior, but the police department argues that he might commit another violent crime. Who should they contact to BEST help them make this decision about Jim's behavior?

She should make sure the scene is safe.

Kat is the first responder to a crime scene. What is her first responsibility?

She will learn how the criminal justice system works.

Katarina wants to study forensic science in college. What is MOST likely to be a part of her studies?

Each piece of evidence requires its own separate container.

Lavonda is learning how to collect evidence properly at a crime scene. What is one rule she should always follow?

True

Law enforcement officials have permission to collect physical evidence from the crime scene itself, from individuals connected to the crime, or from a suspect's car or home.

identification

Marcus has discovered an unknown white powder in an envelope at the crime scene. He is running tests on the powder to determine what the powder is. What is this process known as?

She can secure an attorney if she wants one.

Marisa is read her Miranda rights. Why is this important?

the dimensions of the crime scene

Marisa's rough sketch of a crime scene is going to be used in a court case. What will her rough sketch MOST likely include?

He uses computer programs to create a detailed representation of the scene.

Martin works in a crime lab, and his job is to create the finished sketches of each crime scene. What does his job MOST likely entail?

True

Microscopic analysis of soil can reveal the presence of vegetation, animal material, and artificial materials.

It helps to keep evidence from being contaminated or destroyed.

Miguel is in charge of isolating the crime scene. What is the MOST accurate reason this job so important?

She will keep evidence separated so it doesn't get contaminated.

Monica works in a crime lab. Her supervisor tells her that she needs to better understand Locard's Exchange Principle. How will she MOST accurately demonstrate her understanding of this concept?

The images produce negatives that can be used as back-ups.

Officer Thomas prefers to use a 35mm single-lens camera to document crime scenes. What is one advantage of using a 35mm camera at a crime scene instead of using a digital camera?

Calvin Goddard

On a television show, Abed sees a detective look through a comparison microscope to match a bullet to a specific gun. Which person first discovered this technique to improve the matching of bullets?

False

Pathology is a science that concentrates on how the human brain functions.

Any soil on the suspect should be collected and labeled.

Patricia has been asked to collect soil evidence from a crime scene. What is the BEST way for her to efficiently and accurately collect soil?

He will take an oath to tell the truth.

Phillipe is being asked to give testimony. What will this responsibility MOST likely include?

True

Police officers who have a working knowledge of forensic science make fewer mistakes and collect evidence at crime scenes that is more scientifically useful.

She will perform autopsies to look for diseases.

Raquel wants to be a pathologist when she is older. What will her job responsibilities MOST likely include?

to see how medical evidence was used to solve a crime

Robert's forensics class is studying a Chinese book from 1248, Hsi Duan Yu. What is MOST likely the reason his class would study this book?

Make the scene safe. Secure the scene. Document the scene. Collect evidence.

Rosa is offering a course on how to properly work a crime scene. She is putting her slides in the accurate order of priority. How should she MOST accurately order her presentation slides?

Scientists are informed of any potentially dangerous materials.

Sarah has been asked to explain the "right-to-know" law to her coworkers in the forensics lab. How will she MOST accurately explain this law?

comparison

Sarah has collected fingerprints at the crime scene. She also has the suspect's fingerprints on file. She looks at both sets of fingerprints to see if they match. What is this process known as?

Include a description of the crime scene and the location of pieces of evidence.

Sarah is teaching her new partner how to take notes at a crime scene. What is the MOST accurate advice she should offer her partner about note-taking?

He asks eyewitnesses to pick out the subject from many options.

Sergeant Jeffers likes to use a photo array when he is conducting an investigation. Because of this, what is he MOST likely to do in his current case?

She will look for trace evidence present on the body.

Sofia is a medical examiner who is performing an autopsy on a murder victim. What will this process MOST likely involve?

It involved a husband who was accused of killing his wife.

Some people consider the Crippen case to be the "O.J. Simpson case of 1910." Why is this comparison MOST likely made?

She should study forensic pathology.

Teresa wants to be a coroner one day. What is the BEST academic plan for Teresa?

trace evidence

Terrance found a small hair on the victim's shirt. What type of evidence does this BEST represent?

Juries are asking for more forensic evidence in cases.

The "CSI effect" is having an effect on real-life court cases. How is this BEST demonstrated?

Witnesses who saw the crime will describe what happened.

The officers are using eyewitness identification in their investigation. Because of this, what will MOST likely happen in the investigation?

Outside materials were mixed in with collected evidence.

The police chief has reported that the evidence from the crime scene has been contaminated. What MOST likely happened in this scenario?

They were able to find both class and individual characteristics.

The scientists could show that the paint at the crime scene was from a 1992 Chevy. The specific chip of paint that was recovered also matched the chip of paint that was taken from the suspect's car. What is TRUE about this evidence?

These fingerprints are from the same person.

The suspect's ridge characteristics match the ridge characteristics that were gathered from the crime scene. What does this MOST likely mean?

True

There are usually more objects at a crime scene than investigators can efficiently collect and analyze.

biological evidence

Trevor was able to collect what appeared to be blood and sweat from a kitchen counter. What type of evidence does this BEST represent?

How to Collect Evidence

Tricia is a forensic scientist who has been asked to help train police officers. What is MOST likely to be the title of her training session?

They concluded that she had been poisoned and dismembered.

What did the police believe happened to Cora Crippen in the Crippen case of 1910?

The use of forensics is more popular with the public and law enforcement.

What has happened in the field of forensics in the past few decades?

They have to follow the rules of the judicial system.

What is MOST likely TRUE about forensic scientists?

Modern technology has made the use of forensics easier to incorporate.

What is MOST likely TRUE about using science to solve crimes?

It records the overall condition of the scene.

What is TRUE about documenting a crime scene?

They are required to be certified medical experts.

What is TRUE about forensic pathologists?

When a scientist is present, fewer mistakes are made collecting evidence.

What is TRUE about forensic scientists and crime scenes?

Jury members are now using forensic scientific terms they hear on television.

What is TRUE about how the "CSI effect" has been represented in society?

They are properties associated with a common source to a high degree of certainty.

What is TRUE about individual characteristics of evidence?

It may include pieces of asphalt.

What is TRUE about soil used as evidence in forensic science?

Dr. Crippen was executed for his actions.

What is TRUE about the Crippen case of 1910?

A Scotland Yard investigator did this in the 1830s.

What is TRUE about using bullet comparisons to solve crimes?

They can be difficult to work with.

What is TRUE about witnesses to a crime?

They should secure a larger area than the actual crime scene.

What is one of the BEST practices officers should use when securing a crime scene?

to investigate online shopping fraud

What is the MOST likely reason a large retailer would have a digital forensics lab?

the Fourth Amendment

What is the most common reason for evidence to be excluded from trial

to analyze evidence

What is the primary role of most forensic scientists?

The Fourth Amendment laws were respected.

When Elizabeth returned home from work, the police were going through her house looking for evidence. When she asked them why, they showed her a search warrant that cited probable cause. What is TRUE about this scenario?

chemical properties

When Tabitha was testing a substance she thought might be heroin, she added the Marquis reagent chemical to the substance. It turned purple, so she was able to verify it was heroin. What does this BEST demonstrate?

1800s

When did forensic science start to become influential in solving crimes?

a close-up photograph

When documenting the crime scene, Detective Diaz places a ruler next to a piece of broken glass and takes a photograph. What type of photograph did the detective MOST likely take?

He should wear latex gloves when he collects it.

When investigating a crime scene, Grant finds some evidence that could possibly be blood. What should he do?

Collect the hair, and place it in a bag.

While at a crime scene, the forensic scientist sees a tiny hair on the floor next to the murder weapon. What should they do with this evidence?

Mathieu Orfila

Who is known as the father of toxicology?

They help to corroborate the specific events and aspects of the crime.

Why are class characteristics important in a criminal trial?

She should isolate the area from other people using a rope or barricade.

Yolanda is the first responder at the crime scene. She has made sure the scene is safe. She is going to secure the crime scene next. What is the MOST accurate way for her to secure the scene?