Sem2: ANTH - P.Q. 1
8) The ________ unit applies principles and techniques of chemistry, physics, and geology to the identification and comparison of crime-scene evidence.
A)
10) What part of a decedentʹs body resists rapid decomposition and is used by forensic anthropologists to provide information about the decedent? A) cartilage B) bones C) teeth D) hair fragments E) soft tissue
B)
4) The size and location of the crime scene as well as the events that occurred there will determine A) the amount of care that must be taken during the crime scene search B) the kind of search pattern that is used to locate evidence C) the kind of evidence that will be missing D) the number of personnel who will process the evidence at the crime laboratory E) the time at which the crime scene is searched
B)
9) Which statement about note taking is NOT true? A) The individual who packaged and marked items of evidence should be recorded. B) Note taking is done after all crime scene processing has been completed. C) The date of the investigation should be recorded. D) Notes should include location of physical evidence recovered. E) Disposition of items after collection must be included.
B)
2) Which entity maintains the largest crime laboratory in the world? A) LAPD B) Royal Canadian Mounted Police C) FBI D) Scotland Yard E) ATF
C)
5) Physical evidence is considered to have ________ as that of eyewitness (testimonial) evidence. A) less value B) the same value C) greater value
C)
1) The scientific method requires that scientific evidence be validated by A) formulating hypotheticals B) formulating pertinent questions C) performing experiments D) All of the above E) Only A and B
D)
3) What is the LEAST important consideration in the gathering of evidence at a crime scene? A) completion of the chain of custody documents B) adequate preservation of samples C) proper recognition of the evidence D) guilt of the suspect(s) E) competent collection of materials
D)
7) ________ is a national fingerprint and criminal history system maintained by the FBI and launched in 1999. A) NIBIN B) SICAR C) PDQ D) IAFIS E) AFIS
D)
6) To determine the gender of skeletal remains, a forensic anthropologist can examine all of the following area of the skeleton EXCEPT: A) vertebrae B) pelvis C) femur D) sacrum E) cranium
E)