Intro FS Q1

There are over___ public forensic science laboratories in the United States.

470

According to the 2005 Bureau of Justice Statistics census, controlled substances case work accounted for just over_____of all backlogged casework.

50

The following is an example of a source or form of dangerous materials at a crime scene:

All of above: Ingestion; Inhalation; Skin Contact; Injection

Scene photos should have the following view(s)

All of above: Overall/perspective; Medium; Close-up

The William West case brought about an end to, which of the following?

Bertillonage

What does BBP stand for?

Bloodborne Pathogens

Scene notes need to be copious and

Contemporaneous

OSHA's regulations regarding exposure to blood-borne pathogens detail protective measures including:

Eating, drinking, smoking, and applying cosmetics in the presence of potentially infectious materials are prohibited

A scale is not necessary in scene photos.

False

Educational programs are designed to provide training so a graduate can start working on cases their first day in a forensic science laboratory.

False

It is not necessary to wear gloves when processing a crime scene.

False

It is the supervisor's responsibility to take contemporaneous notes at the crime scene; other participants in the investigation are not required to document the scene by taking notes.

False

Of the 50 states, Alaska and Hawaii are the only two that do not maintain at least one forensic science laboratory.

False

The crime scene photographer should allow the CSI and other personnel to collect and package evidence prior to photographing the scene.

False

You only need photos of the scene or a sketch, not both.

False

"Forensic" is derived from the Latin word:

Forum

Which of the following is not a primary duty of the first officer at a crime scene?

Maintain the evidence or administrative log

A preliminary survey of the crime scene includes

Notation of problem areas

A full-service laboratory might contain all of the following analytical sections, except which?

Psychotherapy

Forensic odontology is the forensic study and analyses of, which of the following?

Teeth and Bite Marks

Another term that is used synonymously with forensic science is criminalistics.

True

Anthropometry or Bertillonage, developed by Alphonse Bertillion in France, was a means of recording physical features of a person in such a way that they could be uniquely identified.

True

Questioned document examiners analyze inks to determine their source and age.

True

The 2 major duties of a forensic scientist are to perform scientific analysis of evidence and offer expert testimony in criminal/civil proceedings.

True

The chain of custody begins when evidence is collected at a crime scene.

True

The chain of custody is the most important piece of paper generated at a crime scene.

True

The forensic scientist must be able to explain their findings to a judge or jury in a court of law and this is a key factor that distinguishes careers in forensic science from those in other sciences.

True

The photographer's initials and date should at least be included on the scale when taking photographs.

True

The preliminary scene survey is an organization stage to plan for the search.

True

Title 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations specifies requirements for the packaging and preparation of hazardous materials prior to transportation.

True