FORENSICS EXAM QUESTIONS
Very small fibers are classified as_________ evidence. -Inadmissable -Trace -Individual -Class
Trace
A confirmation blood test must always be performed after a field BAC test is conducted. True False
True
A confirmation blood test must always be performed after a field BAC test is conducted. True False
True
An individual MUST be read his or her rights prior to being arrested. True False
True
Blood alcohol content can be derived from breathalyzer or blood test. True False
True
Blood alcohol content can be derived from breathalyzer or blood test. True False
True
It is difficult to distinguish the fingerprints of a Koala from that of a human without a microscope. True False
True
Jimi Hendrix died of asphyxia from his own vomit after overdosing on barbiturates. True False
True
There is no standard protocol in place that specifies the number of matching minutiae points that a fingerprint analyst should identify in order to match a suspect print to a lifted print. True False
True
All of the following can be considered questioned documents EXCEPT: -Wills -Checks -Voter Registration -Passports
Voter Registration
Questioned documents include all of the following EXCEPT: -Wills -Checks -Voter Registration -Passports
Voter Registration
Match the term on the left with the description on the right.
Voyeurism: a psychological disorder in which a person enjoys spying on people who believe they are in a private setting (peeping tom) Sadism: a psychological disorder in which a person derives pleasure from inflicting pain on someone else. Masochism: a psychological disorder in which a person derives pleasure from inflicting pain on theirself.
The study of bullets and their spent cartridge casings for markings left on them by the firearm that shot them is known as ______________. Explosives Ballistics Rifling Arson
ballistics
Forensics is defined literally as ____________________. -for science -belonging to the forum -to solve a crime -belonging to science
belonging to science
Small amounts of trace evidence can be packed in what's called a "druggist fold." This packing paper is known as a/an_________________. -envelope -bundle -bindle -papel
bindle
Beetles are members of which order of insects? -diptera -coleoptera -lepidoptera -odonata
coleoptera
Beetles are members of which order of insects? -lepidoptera -coleoptera -diptera -odonata
coleoptera
At the scene of a homicide where you have determined there may be possible fingerprints on a drinking glass, the type of fingerprints you can collect from the glass would be ___________________ prints. -plastic -latent -loop -patent
latent
High velocity blood spatter stains are usually ______________________ in size. -at least 10mm -less than 1mm -greater than 4mm -greater than 1mm
less than 1mm
At what approximate angle are the blood spatters above being dropped? -greater than 90 degrees -less than 90 degrees -90 degrees
less than 90 degrees
Alcoholic oxidation takes place in the ____________. liver small intestine spleen stomach
liver
Alcoholic oxidation takes place in the ____________. -stomach -small intestine -spleen -liver
liver
When drawing blood for alcohol testing, the suspect's skin must first be wiped with a(n) ______________ disinfectant. -acid-based -alcohol -non-alcoholic -alkaline
non-alcoholic
Kinds of fibers from animal, plant, or mineral resources. -man-made -inorganic -natural -synthetic
natural
Which of the following is NOT a type of minutiae found on a fingerprint? -dot -bifurcation -river -ridge ending
river
In what direction are these blood spatters moving? -right to left -bottom to top -left to right -top to bottom
top to bottom
Which unit has the responsibility for the examination of body fluids and organs for the presence of drugs and poisons? -biologist -histologist -toxicologist -serologist
toxicologist
Physical evidence that is found at a crime scene in small but measurable amounts is known as ____ evidence. -sample -trace -primary -minute
trace
How are ballistics specialist able to make a comparison among the minute details of two small bullets? - it is impossible to compare two bullets - using a hand lens - using a comparison microscope -by taking a photo and placing them along side each other on a monitor
- using a comparison microscope
The legal limit for BAC in the US is ________________. -.08 -.15 -.8 -.10
.08
Which number is pointing to the bullet/projectile? 1 4 5 2
1
A forensic entomologist is... -a person who studies bones to gain clues about a crime -a person who studies fire and arson -A person who studies insects to gain clues about a crime -a person who studies DNA to gain clues about a crime
A person who studies insects to gain clues about a crime
An exemplar is ____________. -A fingerprint sample. -A comparison to a piece of trace evidence recovered from a crime scene. -A sample of handwriting of a known origin and standard document taken from a suspect. -A sample from a suspected sexual assault.
A sample of handwriting of a known origin and standard document taken from a suspect.
You can tell the age of a skeleton by looking at______________. -Color of the bones -The length of the femur -Number of fused bones -The shape of the pelvis
Number of fused bones
How does temperature have an effect on insect evidence? -Higher temperatures slow down the rate of development in an insect lifecycle -Higher temperatures speedup the rate of development in the insect lifecycle -Temperature has no affect on an insects lifecycle
Higher temperatures speedup the rate of development in the insect lifecycle
Which of the following religions do NOT favor having autopsies conducted? -Hinduism -Buddhism -Church of Latter Day Saints (Mormon) -Christian
Hinduism
Match the stage of hair growth to the description.
- Anagen: the growing period of a hair follicle -Catagen: the intermediate period of hair growth; follicle begins to shrink pushing hair upward -Telogen: shedding stage; follicle forces hair up an out of the bulb and hair falls out naturally
Match the description of the crime to the expert determined motive for the crime.
- Mohammed and Malvo carried out serial sniper shootings in D.C. in 2002. Mohammed believed he was "God": Power Seeking - The Zodiac targeted four men and three women between the ages of sixteen and twenty-nine in the San Francisco area from December 1968 until October 1969. Five of his victims died and two were injured in the attacks. He finally stopped killing for unknown reasons and his identity remains a mystery.: thrill killing - The suspect hid in a wood closet on the porch of the victim's home waiting for her to return from work. She was attacked "Blitz-style" as she unlocked the door with her key. She was repeatedly stabbed in the breast and chest area and suffered a number of defense wounds. The killer glued false fingernails and polished them with red polish.: lust killing - David Berkowitz (Son of Sam) claimed demons transmitted orders though his neighbor's dog: visionary killing - "I picked prostitutes as victims because they were easy to pick up without being noticed," explained Gary Ridgeway who killed dozens of Seattle-area prostitutes over a period of two decades. "I knew they would not be reported missing. I picked prostitutes because I thought I could kill as many of them as I wanted without getting caught.": missionary killing
Match the step in the crime scene evaluation to its description.
- Securing the Scene: The job of the first responder; necessary to ensure no evidence is disturbed and nobody who doesn't belong on the scene enters. - Separating Witnesses: Important to ensure no collusion; allowing investigators to compare description of events - Scanning the Scene: A determination may be made of a primary crime scene and secondary crime scene and priorities assigned regarding examination. - Seeing the Scene:Involves more detailed examination; Photos of the overall area and close-up photos with and without a measuring ruler should be taken. - Sketching the Scene: Preliminary sketch is done at the scene and a final sketch is created at the precinct or lab using computer modeling if available. - Searching for Evidence: Depending on the number of investigators, a spiral, grid, linear, or quadrant pattern should be walked and location of evidence marked, photographed, and sketched. - Securing and collecting Evidence: All evidence needs to be properly packaged, sealed, and labeled. Specific procedures and techniques for evidence collection and storage must be followed.
Match the part of the skeletal system to the purpose.
-Cartilage: Covers the ends of bones at joints -ligaments: connects bone to bone at articulations -tendons: connects muscle to bone
Match the type of lifting/affixing technique to its description.
-Magnetic Powder: used when prints are on rough or leathery surfaces - Fluorescent Powder: Used on multicolored surfaces or a surface such as a granite counter top -Ninhydrin: Works on porous surfaces such as paper; reacts with amino acids in sweat to form purple-blue prints. -Cyanoacrylate (superglue) fuming: used on a variety of materials not only to visualize latent prints, but also to semi-permanently affix them to the surface -Iodine fuming: solid crystals sublimate and react with fatty oils and sweat residue; will begin to fade once the fuming process is stopped.
Match the type of fingerprint to its description/definition:
-Patent: visible prints left on a surface when blood, ink, or other substance is transferred from hands to the surface -Latent: Essentially invisible prints left behind when the oils and sweat from the fingerprint ridges are left behind from contact with another material or surface -PlasticVisible print left behind as an impression in a soft material such as clay, wax, or dust
Match the type of evidence to the description.
-Probative: actually proves something - Material: addresses an issue that is relevant to the particular crime
Match the bullet type to its description. -Round tip -Hollow tip -Wadcutter
-Round cutter: most commonly used, easy to manufacture, greatest velocity and maximum penetration -Hollow tip: Increase damage to tissues, mushrooms on impact -Wadcutter: generally used in exercises and practice; minimal penetration
Detectives were called to a storage facility where a woman was found lying face down on the cement floor from an apparent gun shot wound to the head. Lividity was noted on the woman's back and the backs of her legs. What can you infer from this information? -The woman died more than 48 hours ago -The woman was killed in the position she was found -The woman was most likely moved from where she was killed. -The woman's body temperature is 27 degrees celsius
-The woman was most likely moved from where she was killed.
Match the fingerprint to the letter/number:
-Whorl:F - Double Loop Whorl: E -Accidental whorl: A - Tented Arch:B -Plain Arch: C - Loop: D
What is the general rate of temperature drop after death? -1.4 degrees celsius per hour for 12 hours -.78 degrees fahrenheit per hour for 24 hours -.78 degrees celsius per hour for 24 hours -1.4 degrees fahrenheit per hour for 12 hours
1.4 degrees fahrenheit per hour for 12 hours
The medulla, when present in human hairs, is generally less than _____ the overall diameter of the hair shaft - 1/4 - 1/2 - 1/3 - 1/10
1/3
The medulla, when present in human hairs, is generally less than _____ the overall diameter of the hair shaft -1/10 -1/2 -1/3 -1/4
1/3
The medulla, when present in human hairs, is generally less than _____ the overall diameter of the hair shaft -1/10 -1/2 -1/4 -1/3
1/3
What is the average number of minutiae a finger print analyst would want to confirm before making a positive match to AFIS? -25 -15-20 -10-12 -5-10
10-12
Fingerprints begin to develop in the ___________________ week of fetal development -17th -6th -10th -24th
10th
How old was American Serial Killer Arthur Shawcross when he was arrested for the first time? 12 15 18 21
18
In 70 degrees it takes 27 hours for a Green Bottlefly to go from 1st instar stage to 2nd instar stage. What is the ADH (Accumulated Degree Hour)? -1890 ADH -2.5 ADH -756 ADH -.4 ADH
1890 ADH
In which decade was DNA first used to solve a criminal case? -1970s -1980s -1990s
1980s
How many sketches are required to be created from a crime scene? -at least 1 -a sketch is not required -1 - using photo evidence at the lab -2 - one at the scene and one at the lab
2 - one at the scene and one at the lab
How many sketches are required to be created from a crime scene? -at least 1 -a sketch is not required -2 - one at the scene and one at the lab -1 - using photo evidence at the lab
2 - one at the scene and one at the lab
What stage is label C referring to? -Maggot Stage -1st Instar Stage -2nd Instar Stage -3rd Instar Stage
2nd Instar Stage
The primer is identified by number __________. 3 5 4 1
5
What number is pointing to the mandible? 4 5 7 6
5
A corpse was discovered in an apartment last November. It was that of a 50 year old male who died of a heart attack. At the time of discovery, the body temperature was determined to be 89 degrees F. What is the most probable post mortem interval? -5 hours -7 hours -9.6 hours -14 hours
7 hours
"perception is reality" and our brains interpret the real world differently. Approximately what percent of convictions are wrongful due to eyewitness mis-identification? 70% 25% 90% 15%
70%
Drugs may remain in the Bloodstream up to 24 hours and Urine up to _______hours 96 12 24 72
72
The Innocence Project exonerates the wrongly convicted through DNA testing and reforms the criminal justice system to prevent future injustice. What percent of cases that are exonerated were wrongly convicted on misidentification of the suspect? 50 10 75 25
75
What percentage of the population are secretors? -80% -60% -20% -100%
80%
Drugs may remain in the Bloodstream up to 24 hours and Hair up to ________ days. 90 14 120 30
90
What ANTIGENS are found on the red blood cells of a person with type A-? Select all that apply. -Rh -None -A -B
A
What are A and B referring to? A - Satellites, B - Spines A - Spines, B- Satellites
A - Satellites, B - Spines
In which of the blood type pairings would you need to do the most punnet square equations to determine the possible genotypes of the offspring? -A and AB -A and B -AB and O -B and O
A and B
Blood typing is considered -both of these -A class characteristic -neither of these -An individual characteristic
A class characteristic
The blood type that is considered the universal donor is... -AB- -A- -B+ -A+ -O+ -O- -B- -AB+
A+
What ANTIGENS are found on the red blood cells of a person with type A+? Select all that apply. -None -A -Rh -B
A, Rh
Match the letter to the medulla pattern.
A- absdent B- continuous C- interrupted D- fractured
Identify whether the sample is Human or Animal
A- animals B- animal C- animal D- Human E- human
In the US, the rarest blood type is ___________. -A -B -O -AB
AB
The universal blood recipient is type _______________. -A -B -O -AB
AB
Alcohol is a central nervous system depressant; it inhibits the production of ____________________ in the hypothalamus which can lead to excessive urination and dehydration. -ATP (Adenosine Triphosphate) -ACTH (Acetylcholine) -ALC (Artificial Liver Cirrhosis) -ADH (Anti-diuretic Hormone)
ADH (Anti-diuretic Hormone)
The national database where forensic scientists can input and compare fingerprints from a crime scene is called ____________________. -IFDB -CODIS -ATF -AFIS
AFIS
What is the base pair of Thymine? -Cytosine -Adenine -Guanine
Adenine
Which of the following is NOT a factor in the absorption rate of alcohol? -Alcohol Content -Age -Gender -Time in which the alcohol is consumed
Age
Who developed a system called "Anthropometry" to distinguish one individual person from another based on certain body measurements? -Edmond Locard -Alphonse Bertillon -Antoine Francois -Francis Galton
Alphonse Bertillon
Which of the following is FALSE regarding collection of a sample for BAC? -Always collect at least 2 vials of blood for confirmatory testing. -When possible, collect both blood and urine -Collect two voids (samples) of urine in separate specimen containers -Collect a sample of blood if a physician or registered nurse (RN) is available (the amount depends upon the type of test to be conducted)
Always collect at least 2 vials of blood for confirmatory testing.
Which of the following is FALSE regarding collection of a sample for BAC? -Collect a sample of blood if a physician or registered nurse (RN) is available (the amount depends upon the type of test to be conducted) -When possible, collect both blood and urine -Collect two voids (samples) of urine in separate specimen containers -Always collect at least 2 vials of blood for confirmatory testing.
Always collect at least 2 vials of blood for confirmatory testing.
Which is true about testing counterfeit currency? -An iodine pen turns bluish-black when in contact with rag fiber in the counterfeit paper -An iodine pen turns bluish-black when in contact with starch in the counterfeit paper -An iodine pen turns red in the presence of starch in the counterfeit paper -An iodine pen turns red in the presence of the rag fiber of counterfeit paper
An iodine pen turns bluish-black when in contact with starch in the counterfeit paper
The type of law that pits one individual against another as a result of property or documentation is known as _____ while the type of law that is a result of an individual or group acting out illegally against society is _____ .
Answer 1: Civil Law Civil civil law civil Answer 2: Criminal law Criminal Criminal law criminal law
The field of science that would be involved in identifying skeletal remains is called: -Anthropology -Toxicology -Pathology -Entomology
Anthropology
Match the Forensic specialty to its description:
Anthropology: Study of bones to determine age, sex, race, and method of death Pathology:Study of disease and disease processes Toxicology: Study of drugs and poisons. Serology: Study of blood and bodily fluids Odontology: Study of teeth and bite mark analysis
What ANTIBODIES are produced by a person with type B+? Select all that apply -None -Antibody B -Antibody Rh -Antibody A
Antibody A
What ANTIBODIES are produced by a person with type O-? -Antibody A -None -Antibody Rh -Antibody B
Antibody A, Antibody Rh, Antibody B
What ANTIBODIES are produced by a person with type A+? Select all that apply. -Antibody A -Antibody Rh -None -Antibody B
Antibody B
What ANTIBODIES are produced by a person with type O+? Select all that apply -Antibody B -Antibody A -Antibody Rh -None
Antibody B, Antibody A
What ANTIBODIES are produced by a person with type A-? Select all that apply -None -Antibody B -Antibody A -Antibody Rh
Antibody B, Antibody Rh
What ANTIBODIES are produced by a person with type B-? Select all that apply -Antibody B -Antibody Rh -None -Antibody A
Antibody Rh, Antibody A
Once a person is arrested and all information has been collected to include fingerprinting, they will be brought in front of a judge to place their plea of guilty, not guilty, no contest, etc. This is known as a(an) _______________________. -Holding Pattern -Arraignment -Booking -Arrest
Arraignment
Which of the following statements is FALSE about alcohol. -BAC levels are identical for all individuals who drink the same amount in a given time -Alcohol concentration slowly decreases until level returns to a zero. -Blood alcohol concentration slowly increases as it is absorbed from the stomach and the small intestine. -Appears in the blood a few minutes after it has been consumed
BAC levels are identical for all individuals who drink the same amount in a given time
Which of the following statements is FALSE about alcohol. -BAC levels are identical for all individuals who drink the same amount in a given time -Blood alcohol concentration slowly increases as it is absorbed from the stomach and the small intestine. -Appears in the blood a few minutes after it has been consumed -Alcohol concentration slowly decreases until level returns to a zero.
BAC levels are identical for all individuals who drink the same amount in a given time
Which of the following statements is FALSE about alcohol? -Appears in the blood a few minutes after it has been consumed -Alcohol concentration slowly decreases until level returns to a zero. -Blood alcohol concentration slowly increases as it is absorbed from the stomach and the small intestine. -BAC levels are identical for all individuals who drink the same amount in a given time
BAC levels are identical for all individuals who drink the same amount in a given time
Programmed to evaluate the speed, pressure, and rhythm of a person's signatures -Biometric Signature Pad -Video Spectral Comparer -Electrostatic Detection Device -Microscope
Biometric Signature Pad
Which insect is often used to determine time of death since it has a very predictable life cycle at 70 degrees F.? -Carrion Beetle -Black Blowfly -Skipper Fly
Black Blowfly
You have arrived at the scene of a homicide and want to collect as much evidence as possible. You find a glass that may contain fingerprint evidence. What method would you use to collect the fingerprints? -Ninhydrin -Florescent Powder dusting -Magnetic powder dusting -Black powder dusting
Black powder dusting
What does BAC stand for? -Below average consumption -Blood alcohol content -Blood alcohol consumption -Below average content
Blood alcohol content
Which insects are attracted to a dead body first? -Blow Flies -Carrion Beetles -Carpet Beetles
Blow Flies
Which insects are attracted to a dead body first? -Carrion Beetles -Carpet Beetles -Blow Flies
Blow Flies
How do investigators use clues in crimes involving weapons to solve a case? -By collecting blood samples -By questioning suspects -By working backwards -By photographing the scene
By working backwards
Match the letter to the identity of the part of a hair shaft.
C-medulla A-cuticle B-cortex
Which of the following agencies does NOT maintain its own crime lab? -The US Postal Service -CIA -US Fish and Wildlife Service -The FBI
CIA
The national database that stores DNA data for use in identifying victims and unknown subjects in criminal investigations is known as ___________. -CODIS -NCIS -AFIS
CODIS
Although O.J. Simpson was found acquitted (not guilty) in his murder trial, he was later found guilty in the __________________ suit filed by the parents of Ron Goldman against him for wrongful (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.death. As a result, Simpson had to pay millions to the families of the victims. -Family -Superior -Civil -Criminal
Civil
When investigators visit a perpetrators residence and take a sample of DNA from a piece of trash or other item in the perpetrator's home, this is referred to as: -Requested DNA Sample - Collected DNA Sample
Collected DNA Sample
Processing a crime scene involves: -only examining the scene and interviewing suspects -only collecting evidence and taking pictures -only sketching the scene, taking pictures, and interviewing suspects -Collecting evidence, sketching the scene, taking pictures, interviewing suspects, and examining the scene
Collecting evidence, sketching the scene, taking pictures, interviewing suspects, and examining the scene
Brown vs Board of Education and Roe vs Wade are examples of suits that developed a precedence for future lawsuits. This type of law is known as ____________________. -Statutory Law -Criminal Law -Common or Case Law -Constitutional law
Common or Case Law
What was J. Edgar Hoover's contribution to modern criminal investigation? -He created Sherlock Holmes -Considered the "Father of the FBI" -He designed the AFIS database -He established the CIA
Considered the "Father of the FBI"
What type of cuticle pattern is this: -Imbricate -Coronal -Interrupted -Continuous
Coronal
Which professional in Forensic Science is an elected position? -Coroner -lead investigator - Medial Examiner - Pathologist
Coroner
Which of the following is an example of a natural fiber? -Cotton -Acrylic -Rayon -Polyester
Cotton
Which of the following is an example of a natural fiber? -Cotton -Polyester -Acrylic -Rayon
Cotton
Label #2 is part of what structure? -Cranium -Mandible -Temporal Bone -Maxilla
Cranium
Bertillon's personal identification system was eventually replaced by ____________. -Pathology -Dactylogrphy -DNA fingerprinting -Polygraph
Dactylogrphy
Whose the daddy? This mother is trying to decide between two men who desperately want to support her and her newborn baby. Both want to be a part of the baby's life, because they love the mother so much. Who gets the honor and privilege? -Dad 2 -Neither is the father -Dad 1
Dad 2
What type of reasoning is commonly associated with "formal logic" and reasoning from known premises, or premises presumed to be true, to a certain conclusion. -Deductive -Sound -Inductive
Deductive
In what layer of the skin do fingerprints develop? -Hypodermis -All of these are correct -Epidermis -Dermis
Dermis
What order do Blow Flies belong to? -Lepidoptera -Coleoptera -Diptera
Diptera
What order do Blow Flies belong to? -Diptera -Lepidoptera -Coleoptera
Diptera
In what direction was the blood travelling when it hit the surface in the picture above? -East (to the right) -It is impossible to determine -West (to the left)
East (to the right)
Who established the first crime lab in the US? -Albert Osborn -Matthieu Orfila -Edmond Locard -Alfonse Bertillion
Edmond Locard
Who established the first crime lab in the US? -Edmund Locard -Matthieu Orfila -Alfonse Bertillion -Albert Osborn
Edmund Locard
Sometimes in a criminal case, additional investigation must be done on an individual that has already died and been interred. What is the action of digging up something buried, especially a corpse? -Autopsy -Uninterment -Updigging -Exhumation
Exhumation
What is the database used to compare forgery and counterfeiting in Question Documents cases? -AFIS -NIBIN -CODIS -FISH
FISH
Identical twins have the exact same fingerprints. True False
False
True or False: In the US, it is a person's constitutional right to an insanity defense. True False
False
Which bone is most commonly used to determine the height of the deceased? -Femur -Radius -Tibia -Humerus
Femur
Which bone is most commonly used to determine the height of the deceased? -Tibia -Humerus -Femur -Radius
Femur
Which of the following is not a psychophysical test which a police officer may give to an individual suspected of being under the influence of alcohol? -The walk and turn test -The one leg stand test -Field Urinalysis -The Horizontal Gaze Test
Field Urinalysis
Whose responsibility is it to secure the crime scene? -medical examiner -First responder to the crime scene -coroner -EMT
First responder to the crime scene
What part of a hair sample may contain potential DNA evidence? -Cuticle -Cortex -Medulla -Follicle Tag
Follicle Tag
What part of a hair sample may contain potential DNA evidence? -Cuticle -Medulla -Follicle Tag -Cortex
Follicle Tag
What professional has advanced training in the study of criminal behavior and mental illness? -Criminal Psychologist -Forensic Psychiatrist -Criminologist -Criminal Profiler
Forensic Psychiatrist
Decomposition of a mammal begins at this stage... -Decay stage -Post-decay stage -Bloat stage -Fresh stage
Fresh stage
During an autopsy, where is the first cut on the body usually made? -From the breastbone to the pubis -On the cranium -From the shoulder to the pubis -From the shoulder to the breastbone
From the shoulder to the breastbone
identify #2 -Occipital Bone -Mandible -Temporal Bone -Frontal Bone
Frontal Bone
A technique for separating molecules through their migration on a support medium under the influence of an electrical potential. -PCR -Retention Factor -chromatography -Gel electrophoresis
Gel electrophoresis
a technique for separating molecules through their migration on a support medium under the influence of an electrical potential. -Restriction -Replication -Gel electrophoresis -PCR
Gel electrophoresis
Which of the following is the FIRST priority of the first officer arriving at a crime scene? -Excluding all unauthorized personnel -Getting medical assistance for injured individuals -Isolating the area -Securing the boundaries
Getting medical assistance for injured individuals
Match the drug, toxin, or poison to its description.
Heroin: known as smack or dope; extremely addictive; schedule I narcotic; can be smoked or injected Cocaine: a stimulant known as blow, or snow; causes heightened senses and feeling of euphoria; most often snorted Ricin:a poison found naturally in castor beans; used in bio-terrorism; generally leads to death methamphetamine:schedule II stimulant; known as speed, crystal, or ice; can be smoked, snorted, or injected; OD is treated with activated charcoal to absorb drug botulinum:a central nervous system depressant; can be found in honey and improperly canned foods; weakens muscles and causes cramping and paralysis Ecstasy:also known as MDMA or Molly; a psychoactive drug causing feeling of euphoria, heightened senses, and empathy; OxyContin:Also known as OxyCodone; a schedule II narcotic often prescribed for pain control; Barbiturates:central nervous system depressant; offers a sense of euphoria; induces sleep, slurs speech; narcan is administered for OD
Logic states that __________________ guides a person's behavior. -How a person learns -How a person is raised -How a person thinks -How a person interacts with society.
How a person thinks
How are guns test fired in a lab? -In a water filled bullet recovery tank -By shooting into a pool -By shooting at a silicon manekin
In a water filled bullet recovery tank
Why is DNA considered the "Gold Standard" of forensic investigation? -Because it is the only evidence that is always correct. -No two people have the same DNA -Because it is the only evidence that can exonerate an innocent person. -It is statistically accurate and has been scientifically analyzed for it's validity.
It is statistically accurate and has been scientifically analyzed for it's validity.
What is the purpose of PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction)? -It denatures the proteins and destroys the sample. -It identifies a match to the sample. -It separates the base pairs and makes many copies of the DNA strand.
It separates the base pairs and makes many copies of the DNA strand.
Who was the first director of the FBI (often referred to as the "Father" of the FBI)? -Calvin Goddard -J. Edgar Hoover -Edmund Locard -Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
J. Edgar Hoover
This serial killer was found to have killed at least 33 young men under the age of 30 and buried them under his floor boards; he was sometimes referred to as the "killer clown." -Richard Ramirez -Jeffrey Dahmer -John Wayne Gacy -Ted Bundy
John Wayne Gacy
To test whether or not a suspected stain is blood, an investigator could use the: -Precipitin Test -Kastle-Meyer test -Marquis Test -Secretor Test
Kastle-Meyer test
What is a full or partial fingerprint made by deposits of oil and or perspiration not usually visible to the human eye for which various technologies may be used to lift the prints? -Fingerprint Casting -Plastic Fingerprint -Latent Fingerprint -Smudge
Latent Fingerprint
Which search pattern would be best in a large open field? -Quadrant/Zone -Line/Strip -Spiral -Grid
Line/Strip
Who stated that "every contact leaves a trace?" -Locard -Bertillion -Lockhart -Doyle
Locard
Who stated that "every contact leaves a trace?" -Lockhart -Doyle -Locard -Bertillion
Locard
The most common fingerprint pattern is the _____________. -Whorl -Loop -Arch -Accidental
Loop
Match the type of crime to the description.
Mass murder: 3 or more victims in a single location in a single event Killing spree: 2 or more victims in 2 or more locations during a single event Serial murders: 3 or more victims, 3 or more locations, and 3 or more events with possible cooling off times between events.
Which of the following is not a destructive test method for fibers? -Solvent Test -Dye Test -Microscopy -Burn Test
Microscopy
Which of the following statements is correct? -Positively charged DNA migrates more rapidly than negatively charged DNA. -Migration distance is inversely proportional to the fragment size. -Longer DNA fragments migrate farther than shorter fragments. -Uncut DNA migrates farther than DNA cut with restriction enzymes
Migration distance is inversely proportional to the fragment size.
What set of rights must be provided to an individual once they have been taken into custody by a law enforcement officer? -Bill of Rights -Melinda Rights -Right to questioning -Miranda Rights
Miranda Rights
Match the severity of crime with its definition
Misdemeanor: Crime such as shoplifting, trespassing, or vandalism that results in a fine and the possibility of up to 1 year in jail. Infraction: Petty crime such as littering, jaywalking, or a minor traffic violation that usually results in a fine but no incarceration. Felony: Murder, rape, or other major crime that not only results in a fine but more than a year of incarceration.
A recognized pattern of behavior including the use of tools, weapon of choice, or preference of victims. -Modus Operandi -Motive -Signature
Modus Operandi
Which would NOT be a major factor influencing handwriting? -Education -Hand/finger size -Native Language -Musculature
Native Language
In the 1800s, Cesare Lombroso, concluded that there were three types of criminals. Which of the following was NOT one of the types of criminals he coined? -Insane Criminals -Criminaloids -Born Crininals -Natural Criminals
Natural Criminals
In the 1800s, Cesare Lombroso, who concluded that there were three types of criminals. Which of the following was NOT one of the types of criminals he coined? -Born Crininals -Natural Criminals -Insane Criminals -Criminaloids
Natural Criminals
What is the electrical charge of a strand of DNA? -Neutral -Positive -Negative
Negative
You can tell the age of a skeleton by looking at______________. -The shape of the pelvis -Color of the bones -The length of the femur -Number of fused bones
Number of fused bones
A person with blood type A+ needs a blood transfusion. Which of the following blood types could donate blood for this person? Select all that apply. - O- - A- - O+ - B- - A+ - AB+ - AB- - B+
O-, A-, O+, A+
A person with blood type B- needs a blood transfusion. Which of the following blood types could donate blood for this person? Select all that apply. -AB- -O- -AB+ -A+ -A- -B- -O+ -B+
O-, B-
identify #7 in the illustration on the right -Parietal bone -Frontal Bone -Temporal Bone -Occipital Bone
Occipital Bone
Not all crimes are created equal. A well-organized crime indicates that the criminal is ____________________ as compared to a disorganized crime. -Of above average intelligence, a planner, and controlling. -Average intelligence, OCD, single, over 30 -not very intelligent, spontaneous and messy
Of above average intelligence, a planner, and controlling.
Not all crimes are created equal. A well-organized crime indicates that the criminal is ____________________ as compared to a disorganized crime. -Of above average intelligence, a planner, and controlling. -not very intelligent, spontaneous and messy -Average intelligence, OCD, single, over 30
Of above average intelligence, a planner, and controlling.
With reference to the investigation of a crime scene, what would normally be the correct chronological order of events? -Personal protection, emergency first aid to victims, documentation of scene, search of scene -Protection, Emergency First Aid to victims, search of scene, documentation of scene -Emergency first aid to victims, search of scene, documentation of scene, protection -Emergency first aid to victims, personal protection, documentation of scene, search of scene
Personal protection, emergency first aid to victims, documentation of scene, search of scene
With reference to the investigation of a crime scene, what would normally be the correct chronological order of events? -Protection, Emergency First Aid to victims, search of scene, documentation of scene -Personal protection, emergency first aid to victims, documentation of scene, search of scene -Emergency first aid to victims, personal protection, documentation of scene, search of scene -Emergency first aid to victims, search of scene, documentation of scene, protection
Personal protection, emergency first aid to victims, documentation of scene, search of scene
Into the 20th century, there was a common belief that _____________characteristics played a role in a person's potential to become a criminal. -Social -Mental -Physical -Environmental
Physical
What type of information should NOT be given to a criminal profiler during the input stage of criminal profiling? -Possible suspects -Photographs of crime scene -Victim history and social life -Victim's employment history
Possible suspects
A portable, handheld, roadside breath tester can be used to determine a ______________BAC. -Baseline -Preliminary -Confirmatory
Preliminary
An adult fly emerges from the _______________. -carcass -ovipositor -Pupa -Larva
Pupa
An adult fly emerges from the _______________. -ovipositor -carcass -Larva -Pupa
Pupa
Jack Kirsh, an FBI agent, opened the FBI's Behavioral Science Unit (BSU). The modern Behavioral Science Unit is now directed by the National Center for the Analysis of Violent Crime (NCAVC) and located at the FBI Academy in ________________________. -Quantico, Virginia -Waldorf, Maryland -Philadelphia, PA -Georgetown, District of Columbia
Quantico, Virginia
Jack Kirsh, an FBI agent, opened the FBI's Behavioral Science Unit (BSU. The modern Behavioral Science Unit is now directed by the National Center for the Analysis of Violent Crime (NCAVC) and located at the FBI Academy in ________________________. -Quantico, Virginia -Philadelphia, PA -Waldorf, Maryland - Georgetown, District of Columbia
Quantico, Virginia
Any signature, handwriting, typewriting, or other written mark whose source or authenticity is in dispute or uncertain is known as an: -Questioned Document -Forgery -Exemplar -Counterfeit
Questioned Document
Match the type of crime to the description.
Ransomware: a type of malicious software designed to block access to a computer system until a sum of money is paid. Identity theft: the fraudulent acquisition and use of a person's private identifying information, usually for financial gain. Salami Attacks: A type of computer hacking or coding that can collect small amounts of data or steal funds from many sources for the purpose of gaining large amounts over time. Worms:computer virus delivered as a piece of code that is capable of copying itself and typically has a detrimental effect, such as corrupting the system or destroying data. Trojan Horse: a program designed to breach the security of a computer system while ostensibly performing some innocuous function by mimicking another program. Cyberstalking: the repeated use of electronic communications to harass or frighten someone, for example by sending threatening emails. Cyberbullying: the use of electronic communication to intimidate a person, typically by sending messages of a threatening nature to force him or her to do what one wants.
A chemical that acts as scissors to cut DNA molecules at specific locations is known as a(n) _____________________ -Nucleotide -Restriction Enzyme -Protein -Amino Acid
Restriction Enzyme
What ANTIGENS are found on the red blood cells of a person with type O+? Select all that apply. -Rh -B -None -A
Rh
What ANTIGENS are found on the red blood cells of a person with type B+? Select all that apply. -Rh -B -A -None
Rh, B
What ANTIGENS are found on the red blood cells of a person with type AB+? Select all that apply. -Rh -B -A -None
Rh, B, A
Medium velocity blood patterns can occur by trauma from all the following weapons except__________. -Baseball bat -Crowbar -Rifle -Lead Pipe
Rifle
Compared to a male, the jaw of a female is: -Round -Jutting -Flat -Square
Round
Compared to a male, the jaw of a female is: -Square -Flat -Jutting -Round
Round
Which body fluids are used to test for the presence of chemicals such as elicit drugs and poisons by forensic toxicologists? (choose all that apply) -Saliva -Tears -Urine -Blood
Saliva, urine, blood
You are a CSI and have collected several items of evidence that may contain DNA. How will you transport them to the lab for examination? -Seal in a plastic bag labeled with your name, date sample was collected, and location. -Sealed in a paper envelope labeled with your name, date of collection, where it was collected, and the case #. -Sealed in a cardboard box sealed with your name, the date it was collected, the case #, and where it was collected from.
Sealed in a paper envelope labeled with your name, date of collection, where it was collected, and the case #
You are a CSI and have collected material from a crime scene that may contain DNA. How will you transport the evidence? -Seal in a plastic bag labeled with your name, date sample was collected, and location. -Sealed in a paper envelope labeled with your name, date of collection, where it was collected, and the case #. -Sealed in a cardboard box sealed with your name, the date it was collected, the case #, and where it was collected from.
Sealed in a paper envelope labeled with your name, date of collection, where it was collected, and the case #.
Description: a white male between 18 and 27 years of age; is usually a loner with a history of drug or alcohol abuse; is likely to have a criminal record and a poor employment history. -Serial Murderer -Serial Arsonist -Serial Burglar
Serial Arsonist
Criminals who commit the same or similar crimes repeatedly are referred to as __________________________. -Mass murderers -Serial Offenders -Spree Offenders
Serial Offenders
Criminals who commit the same or similar crimes repeatedly are referred to as __________________________. -Serial Offenders -Spree Offenders - Mass murderers
Serial Offenders
To reconstruct a face, which of the following characteristics can NOT be determined from the skull? -shape of the jaw -shape of the cheekbones -width of eyes -Shape of ears
Shape of ears
What character did Sir Arthur Conan Doyle use to popularize modern crime-detection methods? -Sherlock Holmes - Watson - Deputy dog
Sherlock Holmes
A shotgun shell casing contains ignition powder and what projectiles are packed in the casing? -Copper pellets -BBs -airsoft pellets -Shot (lead pellets)
Shot (lead pellets)
Those at a higher risk for becoming victims contain all of the following characteristics EXCEPT: -Poor self-image -Thrives on attention -Aggressive nature -Soft spoken -Impulsive
Soft spoken
Those at a higher risk for becoming victims contain all of the following characteristics EXCEPT: -Soft spoken -Aggressive nature -Poor self-image -Thrives on attention -Impulsive
Soft spoken
Those at a higher risk for becoming victims contain all of the following characteristics EXCEPT: -Soft spoken -Impulsive -Aggressive nature -Poor self-image -Thrives on attention
Soft spoken
It is against the law in North Carolina to text while driving. This law and others such as posted speed limits are examples of this type of law. -Statutory Law -Civil Law -Criminal Law -Constitutional Law
Statutory Law
Match the term to its correct description. -Withdraws the cartridge from the firing chamber EXTRACTOR -metal block that prevents the bullet from backfiring from the weapon BREECHBLOCK -Diameter of a shotgun barrel GAUGE -Diameter of handgun CALIBER -Small dimple found on the primer of the gun FIRING PIC IMPRESSION -Marks on a bullet casing left by rifling of the bore of a barrel STRIATIONS
Striations, extractor, breechblock, gauge, caliber, firing pin impression
Whose the perpetrator? A small sample of saliva was left behind on the butt of a cigarette at a crime scene. The DNA was sampled and 3 suspect samples were compared to the result. Which suspect matches the crime scene DNA? -Suspect 2 -Suspect 3 -Suspect 1
Suspect 2
The man who lead a 17-year reign of bombings that resulted in multiple deaths and injuries originally attributed in the media to the "Unabomber." -Ted Bundy -Ted Kazinsky -Jeffrey Dahmer -Timothy Mcveigh
Ted Kazinsky
A research facility where human remains are studied as they decay in order to gain a better understanding of decay processes and timelines -Anthropology Farm -The Body Farm -University of Texas -The Body School
The Body Farm
Jurors and the family of the accused expect a lot of forensic evidence, sometimes unrealistically so. Jurors are more knowledgeable, criminals are smarter and are better at hiding or getting rid of evidence. There is much more interest in field of forensic science. As a result, this phrase was coined. -The Forensic Affect -CSI Effect Syndrome -The CSI Effect -Forensic Effect Syndrome
The CSI Effect
Which standard sets the precedence regarding the acceptance of an individual as an expert witness? The Frye Standard The Daubert Standard
The Daubert Standard
Transfer evidence can include all of the following EXCEPT: -The Victim's blood gushing from a wound -Blood found on a suspect's shoe -Bloody footprints -Hair transferred on a suspects coat
The Victim's blood gushing from a wound
Which of the following is not a common factor that could have an effect on insect evidence? -The age of the person at death -Drugs or poisons present -Where a body was located -The weather conditions at the time of death
The age of the person at death
What is the retention factor referring to in chromatography? -The ability of the ink to travel on the paper -How well the paper is able to move the inks beyond the front of the solvent -The ability of the chromatography paper to dissolve the ink in the solvent -The amount that each component of a mixture travels as the ratio of the distance the spot moved above the origin to the distance the solvent front moved above the origin.
The amount that each component of a mixture travels as the ratio of the distance the spot moved above the origin to the distance the solvent front moved above the origin.
During this stage after death, flies begin to appear and deposit eggs. -The post-decay stage -The bloat stage -The decay stage -The fresh stage
The bloat stage
Which statement is TRUE about collecting evidence at a crime scene? -It can only be used to link a suspect with the crime scene. -No special procedures need to be followed to prevent contamination. -It is NOT used to determine whether a crime has been committed. -The evidence is further analyzed at a laboratory.
The evidence is further analyzed at a laboratory.
Who utilizes the A D A P T acronym at a crime scene? -The medical examiner -The lead detective -The first officer at the scene -The coroner
The first officer at the scene
During this stage after death, flies begin to appear and deposit eggs. -The post-decay stage -The fresh stage -The bloat stage -The decay stage
The fresh stage
A young man was visiting his grandmother at her assisted living facility. When he got to her room at 8:30 am, he found she had passed away. The coroner evaluated her and checked her temperature, it was 82.7 degrees fahrenheit. What can you infer about the time of death? -The grandmother died at approximately 8:30pm the night before. -The grandmother died about 2:00 am -the grandmother had died about 10:30pm the night before -The grandmother had died at about 6:30 am
The grandmother died at approximately 8:30pm the night before.
A man is found in a wooded area buried in a shallow grave. Lividity is present on the back of the legs, back of arms, and back of torso. When pressed, a white spot appears on the reddened area. What does this tell you about the post mortem interval (time since death)? -The man died more than 8 hours ago -The man died weeks ago -The man died between 2 and 8 hours ago -The man died less than 2 hours ago
The man died between 2 and 8 hours ago
What was the main problem with using natural fibers for clothing and textiles before synthetic fibers were developed? -They were heavy -They were limited in times of droughts and floods -They dried slowly -They were inexhaustible
They were limited in times of droughts and floods
What was the main problem with using natural fibers for clothing and textiles before synthetic fibers were developed? -They were limited in times of droughts and floods -They were inexhaustible -They were heavy -They dried slowly
They were limited in times of droughts and floods
Gun powder residue is MOST OFTEN found on what part of the hand of the person firing the weapon? -Index and middle finger -Thumb web and back of hand -Palm of the hand
Thumb web and back of hand
Post-mortem interval (PMI) is the -Time between death and discovery -Time the body was discovered -Time of death -The time at which the final decay stage occurs
Time between death and discovery
Post-mortem interval (PMI) is the -Time of death -Time the body was discovered -Time between death and discovery -The time at which the final decay stage occurs
Time between death and discovery
Which of the following is NOT an identification that can be made by Forensic Anthropologists? -Gender of victim -Time of death -Height of victim -Race of victim
Time of death
Which of the following is NOT an identification that can be made by Forensic Anthropologists? -Race of victim -Gender of victim -Time of death -Height of victim
Time of death
How is the accumulated degree hour (ADH) calculated? -Time/temperature = ADH - Time x temperature = ADH -temperature/Time = ADH
Time x temperature = ADH
How is the accumulated degree hour (ADH) calculated? -temperature/Time = ADH -Time/temperature = ADH -Time x temperature = ADH
Time x temperature = ADH
Which of the following is not one of the 5 manners of death? -Natural -Undetermined -Suicide - Homicide - Unnatural
Unnatural
While taking pictures at the crime scene, it is important to: -Use a ruler to provide evidence of scale (size). -Only observe the pictures in black and white. -Take pictures from far away. Getting too close might contaminate the crime scene. -All of these are true.
Use a ruler to provide evidence of scale (size).
What location is the site of the ATF- the authority on firearms? -Washington, DC -Dallas, TX -Chicago, IL -San Francisco, CA
Washington, DC
Wearing at joints at certain points on the skeleton can give you clues about the person's: -Age -Height -Weight -Gender
Weight
Wearing at joints at certain points on the skeleton can give you clues about the person's: -Height -Gender -Weight -Age
Weight
Where can DNA be found? -In the cell wall of living organisms. -In the ribosomes of a cell. -Within the chromosomes of the nucleus of a cell.
Within the chromosomes of the nucleus of a cell.
Which of the following is NOT a synthetic fiber. -Acetate -Wool -Rayon -Polyester
Wool
Which of the following is NOT a synthetic fiber. -Wool -Polyester -Rayon -Acetate
Wool
Which of the following would be considered CLASS evidence? -a coke bottle -the wear on the sole of a shoe -DNA -handwriting
a coke bottle
How long after death would the body be found to be in complete rigor mortis? -2 to 8 hours -2 hours -about 12 hours -about 36 hours
about 12 hours
Under which of the following conditions will the state of NC conduct an autopsy? -When requested by the next of kin -all of the reasons are correct -is requested by the district attorney -is requested by the superior court judge
all of the reasons are correct
Distinctive markings on shells of ammunition can be made by _______________. -breechblock -all of these -extractor or ejector mechanism firing pin
all of these
Which of the following is included in a Forensic Scientist's responsibilities? -all of these are correct -training others on the recognition, collection, and preservation of evidence -providing expert testimony in a court case -analyzing physical evidence
all of these are correct
A forensic anthropologist is called to the site of a skeleton that was discovered buried in a shallow grave. What is the first question the scientist will try to answer? -how old was the victim? -are the bones human? -are these actual bones? -are the bones female or male?
are these actual bones?
Small amounts of trace evidence can be packed in what's called a "druggist fold." This packing paper is known as a/an_________________. -papel -bundle -envelope -bindle
bindle
Blood, body fluids, hair fibers, and entomology are areas of forensics that fall under which science? -psycological -biological -physical -chemical
biological
Biological evidence would include.... -clothing, hats, shoes -blood, semen, saliva, bones, hair, DNA -soil and plant material -paint chips, broken glass and chemicals
blood, semen, saliva, bones, hair, DNA
Which body fluids are used to test for the presence of chemicals such as elicit drugs and poisons by forensic toxicologists? (choose all that apply) -Blood -Tears -Urine -Saliva
blood, urine, saliva
Which body fluids are used to test for the presence of chemicals such as elicit drugs and poisons by forensic toxicologists? (choose all that apply) -Blood -Urine -Tears -Saliva
blood, urine, saliva
Which of the following is NOT one of the top 4 reasons for committing a crime? -money -career -emotions -revenge
career
Vacuum sweepings, fingernail scrapings, clothing, and vehicles are collected as possible -homicide weapons -tertiary evidence -secondary evidence -carriers of trace evidence
carriers of trace evidence
A written record that can substantiate all people who have had possession of an item of evidence (to ensure its validity and avoid contamination) is known as a/an _______________________. -forensic document -evidence label -evidence containment -chain of custody
chain of custody
The possession and location of all physical evidence at all times is substantiated in the -operational handbook -evidence locker -lead investagator's office -chain of custody
chain of custody
The knee xray shown above is from a _____________. adult child
child
The dermal nitrate test was once used as a method for discovering gun powder residue on a suspect but it is no longer used because of the increasing number of false positives. Which of the following substances did NOT produce a false positive? -cosmetics -urine -chocolate -tobacco
chocolate
Why is chromatography a process used in Forensics? -chromatography is a way of deciphering code -chromatography can help determine handwriting comparisons -chromatography can be used to identify the type of weapon used in a crime -chromatography can match ink to a suspect pen used in forgery
chromatography can match ink to a suspect pen used in forgery
Any material that connects an individual or thing to a group that share similar characteristics is known as: -material evidence -substantiating evidence -individual evidence -class evidence
class evidence
Investigaters can individualize blood evidence by -using the Kastle-Myer test -observing the blood cells -comparing DNA from the sample(s) -identifying the blood group
comparing DNA from the sample(s)
Written law enacted by a governmental body based on the Constitution is called _____________ law. -constitutional -common -case -statuatory
constitutional
Which of the following is NOT a type of hair cuticle pattern? -coronal -corospinimbrous -spinous -imbricate
corospinimbrous
Which of the following is NOT a type of hair cuticle pattern? -corospinimbrous -imbricate -coronal -spinous
corospinimbrous
In order to convict a perpetrator, you must first prove that: a crime occurred, and that the person in question who has been charged with the crime actually committed the crime. This is a principlal known as ____________. -corpus lucidium -corpus delicti -corpus forensi -corpus christi
corpus delicti
The production of an imitation of currency, artwork, documents, and name-brand knock-off items for the purpose of deception is called -alteration -counterfeit -forgery -overwriting
counterfeit
Fibers are most often used in forensic science to create a link between: -victim and crime -none of these -crime and suspect -victim and suspect
crime and suspect
Any physical location in which a crime has occurred or is suspected of having occurred is known as a: -cordon -crime scene -hazard
crime scene
Which of the following is NOT a type of search pattern? -spiral -line/strip -crosshatch -grid
crosshatch
The scientific term for fingerprints that have been recorded is ________________________. -dacytlography -dactylogram -fingerprint record -fingerprint card
dactylogram
What is the term given to the study of fingerprints and fingerprint analysis? -dactylography -terradactyly -phalangography -fingerography
dactylography
The lawyer that tries to prove that an individual being charged is innocent is known as the ________________________ attorney. -prosecuting -criminal -defense -civil
defense
A crime-scene investigation consists of all of the following EXCEPT _________ with respect to the crime scene. -documenting -delegating -recognizing -collecting
delegating
While taking pictures at the crime scene, it is important to: -collecting -documenting -delegating -recognizing
delegating
The amount of alcohol exhaled in the breath is __________________ to the alcohol concentration in the blood -equal -directly proportional -not directly related -unrelated
directly proportional
The amount of alcohol exhaled in the breath is __________________ to the alcohol concentration in the blood -indirectly related -directly proportional -unrelated -exactly equal
directly proportional
The amount of alcohol exhaled in the breath is __________________ to the alcohol concentration in the blood -not directly related -directly proportional -equal -unrelated
directly proportional
Generally speaking the amount of gun powder particles found around a bullet hole is _____________ to the distance from which the weapon was fired. -not related -indirectly related -directly related
directly related
Probative evidence is ___________________________. -evidence that must prove something in a criminal case. -evidence that can not show fault. -evidence that may be temporary at a crime scene. -evidence that addresses and issue relevant to a crime.
evidence that must prove something in a criminal case.
Control samples must be obtained from the victim for the purpose of _______________. -occlusion -inclusion -exclusion -dillusion
exclusion
In some cases there are multiple wounds caused by a single bullet. These are identified as: -causative and effective -slip and seal -In and out -exit and entry
exit and entry
This skull belongs to a _______________. male female
female
In 8th century China, what was first used to identify artists of clay pots and creators of certain documents? -DNA -fingerprints -handwriting analysis -Bite marks
fingerprints
What is the "McDonald Triad" of characteristics or traits in youth that many serial killers are found to have in common.
fire starting, cruelty to animals, bedwetting
A shotgun shell can contain (choose all that apply): Flichettes (Darts) Plastic Pellets Steel Pellets Flash Bang Concussion Paint Pellets Lead Pellets
flichetts (darts), steel pellets, flash band concussion, lead pellets
A process used by criminals to make, alter, or falsify a person's signature or a document with the intent to deceive another person is called -counterfeit -alteration -fraud -forgery
forgery
Look at the hair sample above. What type of medullary pattern is shown in this hair sample? -absent -interrupted -fragmented -continuous
fragmented
Anthropologists can determine the age, race, and gender of a victim as well as their approximate height. Which skeletal features are most useful in estimating skeletal age? -pelvis -femur -growth plates -humerus
growth plates
What did Shawcross claim had happened in Vietnam during combat that was later found to be false? -he killed his whole troop -he raped and murdered many vietnamese children -he beheaded and cannibalized a woman
he beheaded and cannibalized a woman
When Shawcross was examined by psychiatrists, what was discovered during the psychological interviews? -he was not psychologically impaired -he had killed animals as a child -he had been sexually abused by his mother
he had been sexually abused by his mother
Why wasn't Arthur Shawcross charged with the death of 8 year old Jack Blake even though it was clear he committed the crime? -They could not place him at the crime scene -he made a plea bargain for a lesser charge if he showed where the body was -He had an alibi
he made a plea bargain for a lesser charge if he showed where the body was
Why did Shawcross confess to the second string of prostitute murders after he had been released after 15 years of his first sentence? -He wanted to go back to prison -he was tired of the interrogation -he was insane
he was tired of the interrogation
How would you describe the velocity of the blood spatter pattern above. -flow -drip -high velocity -low velocity
high velocity
What are the 5 "manners" of death? (choose all that apply) -homicide -suicide -natural -accidental -exsanguination -foul play -age associated -undetermined
homicide, suicide, natural, accidental, undetermined
Investigators are examining the body of a woman who was found with ligature marks on her neck. The medical examiner determined, based on the fracture of a bone that is anchored at the base of the tongue, that she was in fact strangled to death. What is the name of this bone that is frequently fractured in strangulation? -humerus -hyoid -patella -larynx
hyoid
"All of the swans I have ever seen are white, therefore, all swans must be white" is an example of what type of reasoning? -deductive -inductive -inferred
inductive
Which of the following is NOT a method of presumptive blood testing? -phenolpthalien -iodine fuming -hemastix -Luminol (BlueStar)
iodine fuming
Transient evidence is evidence that _______________________. -is too small to see with the naked eye. -is temporary -gets transferred from one piece of evidence to another -cannot be used in a court of law
is temporary
Forensics is the application of science to the law. In a criminal case, the final evaluator of forensic evidence is the _____________. -General Prosecutor -chief investigator -medical examiner - jury
jury
The final evaluator of forensic evidence is the -jury -chief investigator -judge -medical examiner
jury
A crime that is well planned and premeditated indicates a suspect who is _________________________. -Motivated by sexual fantasies -logical thinking and of creating and completing a plan of action -motivated by panic, stress, drugs or alcohol, or even mental illness
logical thinking and of creating and completing a plan of action
Is this pelvis from a male or female? male female
male
Items discovered at a crime scene must be -handled only by representatives from the crime laboratory's evidence unit -placed in a container together to prevent loss of evidence -tested on scene -marked for identification with the collector's initials and date of collection
marked for identification with the collector's initials and date of collection
Items discovered at a crime scene must be -handled only by representatives from the crime laboratory's evidence unit -tested on scene -marked for identification with the collector's initials and date of collection -placed in a container together to prevent loss of evidence
marked for identification with the collector's initials and date of collection
Local ridge characteristics such as ridge endings, bifurcations, and islands are known as ____________________. -epidermal lesions -anthropomentry -dermal papilla -minutiae
minutiae
Which of the following is a minor crime punishable by up to 1 year in jail or a fine and includes vandalism, trespassing, shoplifting, minor assault and battery, or possession of small amounts of illegal drugs. -minor offense -misdemeanor -felony
misdemeanor
When drawing blood for alcohol testing, the suspect's skin must first be wiped with a(n) ______________ disinfectant. -alkaline -alcohol -non-alcoholic -acid-based
non-alcoholic
When drawing blood for alcohol testing, the suspect's skin must first be wiped with a(n) ______________ disinfectant. -non-alcoholic -alcohol -acid-based -alkaline
non-alcoholic
What ANTIGENS are found on the red blood cells of a person with type O-? Select all that apply. -None -Rh -A -B
none
The best method for visualizing fingerprints on a document or check would be ______________________. - iodine fuming -cyanoacrylate (super glue) fuming -fluorescent powder -nynhydrin
nynhydrin
The term "Forensics" literally translates to ________________________. -criminal investigation -legal files -of or belonging to the forum -scientific law
of or belonging to the forum
During a home invasion, the intruder cut himself on the broken glass of the window he used to enter the home. On his way out the door, he left a bloody handprint on the wall. What type of fingerprint might be found in his bloody handprint? -latent -patent -plastic -accidental
patent
When a victim is passed to the morgue, who takes over? -first responder -Toxicologist -pathologist -lead investigator
pathologist
When should photographing the crime scene be conducted? -after searching the scene -after all evidence has been collected -after searching the scene but before all evidence has been collected -photographing the scene should be the first step in crime scene investigation
photographing the scene should be the first step in crime scene investigation
Any and all objects that can establish that a crime has been committed or can provide a link between a crime and its victim or a crime and its perpetrator are considered: -material evidence -circumstantial evidence -physical evidence -transient evidence
physical evidence
Any and all objects that can establish that a crime has been committed or can provide a link between a crime and its victim or a crime and its perpetrator are considered: -material evidence -physical evidence -circumstantial evidence -transient evidence
physical evidence
Any and all objects that can establish that a crime has been committed or can provide a link between a crime and its victim or a crime and its perpetrator are considered: -physical evidence -material evidence -circumstantial evidence -transient evidence
physical evidence
Any and all objects that can establish that a crime has been committed or can provide a link between a crime and its victim or a crime and its perpetrator are considered: -transient evidence -physical evidence -circumstantial evidence -material evidence
physical evidence
Evidence that refers to any material items that are present at the crime scene or on the victims. -individual evidence -physical evidence -material evidence -class evidence
physical evidence
Because of the low amount of technology needed to create them, as well as the commonality of the items used, 80% of evidence that arrives at ATF labs are..... -shell bombs -grenades -pipe bombs -case bombs
pipe bombs
When packaging small pieces of evidence, it is applicable to ______________________. -always place them in an airtight container or plastic bag -place them in a paper bindle before storing them in an evidence bag or container. -never allow the evidence to dry before preserving it. -always ensure they have a breathable packaging
place them in a paper bindle before storing them in an evidence bag or container.
The fibers hemp, jute, cotton and flax are types of: -man-made fibers -fibers -synthetic fibers -plant fibers
plant fibers
Fingerprints that have been impressed into a bar of soap would be considered _________________ fingerprints. -hidden -plastic -dusted -latent
plastic
Forensic entomology is primarily concerned with the interpretation of insect evidence found in association with decomposing corpses discovered under suspicious circumstances. An examination of the development stages of the insects present may yield valuable information about: -age of the deceased -Identification of the deceased -circumstances surrounding the death -post-mortem interval
post-mortem interval
Identify #3
primer
When obtaining suspect samples of DNA, what are the two methods for acquiring samples? -requested and collected -requested and created -collected and created -requested and required
requested and collected
The study of blood and body fluids is known as: -criminology -pathology -histology -serology
serology
A secretor is: -someone whose blood type is O -someone who can donate blood to anyone -someone who secretes their blood type into other body fluids -a person who can accept blood from anyone
someone who secretes their blood type into other body fluids
What are the 4 types of search patterns? -spiral, grid, line/strip, quadrant -spiral, round, line/strip, quadrant -grid, round, line/strip, zone -spiral, grid, quadrant, no pattern
spiral, grid, line/strip, quadrant
What are the functions of the bones of the skeletal system? (choose all that apply) -storing minerals -producing heat -blood cell formation -support -protecting internal structures
storing minerals, blood cell formation, support, protecting internal structures
What method of forensic entomology is used to determine time since death when the corpse has been dead from one month to a year or more? -maggot instar stage -successive wave of insects -pupal casing identification
successive wave of insects
Gun powder residue patterns can be detected by: -Photography -Presumptive tests -the Greiss test
the Greiss test
The reason grooves are rifled into the bore of a gun is so that ____________ -all of these are correct -a bullet moving through will have unique striations -the manufacturer can put its unique mark on the product -the bullet will made to spin and have a true and accurate course leaving the barrel
the bullet will made to spin and have a true and accurate course leaving the barrel
In general, the gauge of a shotgun is directly related to: -the diameter of the barrel -the type of metal the barrel contains -the length of the barrel -the lumen size
the diameter of the barrel
Who determines whether an individual can act as an expert witness? -the prosecutor -the bailiff -the defense attorney -the judge
the judge
Which end of a bloodstain always point in the direction of travel? -it is impossible to tell the direction of travel -the roundest end -the narrow end with the spine(s)
the narrow end with the spine(s)
Line quality in handwriting analysis refers to ________________. -looks at which way the letters tend to slant, either to the left, right, or no slant at all. -the proportions of the handwriting. -analyzes whether or not the capital letters are connected to lowercase letters and if words are connected. -the thickness, strength, and flow of the letters.
the thickness, strength, and flow of the letters.
How can you determine that this is a sample of animal blood and not human blood? -there are not thrombocytes -there are more red blood cells than leukocytes -there are nuclei in the cells -there are more leukocytes than red blood cells
there are nuclei in the cells
What is the purpose of a choke on shotgun barrels? -To decrease spin on the bullet -to constrict the end to increase speed and accuracy. -To increase spin on the bullet
to constrict the end to increase speed and accuracy.
When collecting a gun as evidence at a crime scene a tag must be applied to the weapon for identification, connection to a case, and chain of custody. Where is the tag attached on the gun? -to the trigger guard -To the barrel -To the firing pin -to the handle
to the trigger guard
Cigarette odor, a warm car hood, cold coffee in a cup, and the smell of gasoline are all examples of ___________________ evidence. -trace -transfer -transient -direct
transient
The strong smell of chemicals at a crime scene would be an example of what type of evidence? -circumstantial -material -transient -physical
transient
When a handgun is retrieved from a body of water, how should it be transported? -submitted to a crime lab in a paper bag -transported in a container in water from where it was found -cleaned and dried -placed in an air-tight plastic bag
transported in a container in water from where it was found
Jimi Hendrix died of asphyxia from his own vomit after overdosing on barbiturates. True False
true
Blood that has both A and B antigens is known as _______________. -type AB blood -type A blood -type O blood -type B blood
type AB blood
Alcohol is excreted (expelled from the body) in [choose all that apply]: -urine -breath -blood -sweat
urine, breath, sweat
Identify #5
wad