Forensic Science is the application of science to:

The fictional character of Sherlock Holmes was created by:

Who is known as the "father of forensic toxicology"?

Who developed the system known as anthropometry?

Who undertook the first definitive study of fingerprints as a method of personal identification?

Who devised a technique for determining the blood group of a dried bloodstain, which he applied to criminal investigations?

Who established the comparison microscope as the indispensable tool of the modern firearms examiner?

Who wrote the first treatise describing the application of science to the field of criminal investigation?

Who established the first workable crime laboratory?

The exchange of evidence principle was theorized be:

The oldest forensic laboratory in the United States is that of the:

Which of the following can be rightfully cited as an explanation for the rapid growth of crime labs during the last 40 years?

Which entity maintains the largest crime laboratory in the world?

Which would NOT be included in the work of the biology unit of a crime lab?

Which unit is responsible for the examination of body fluids and organs for the presence of drugs and poisons?

The concept of "general acceptance" of scientific evidence relates to the:

In the case of Daubert v. Merrell Dow Pharmaceutical, Inc., the U.S. Supreme Court advocated that a "gatekeeper" determine the admissibility and reliability of scientific evidence. This gatekeeper is the:

Which of the following is NOT true? An expert witness must be able to demonstrate:

The final evaluate of forensic evidence is the:

What is the LEAST important consideration in the gathering of evidence at a crime scene?

Bite marks would be LEAST likely to be found in cases involving:

Forensic ontology refers to the study of:

Which of the following services are typically provided to law enforcement by crime laboratories?

The case of Coppolino v. State highlights issues dealing with:

The scientific method requires that scientific evidence be validated by:

The eleven sections of The American Academy of Forensic Science include all of the following EXCEPT

The tendency of the public to believe that every crime scene will yield forensic evidence and their unrealistic expectations that a prosecutor’s case should always be bolstered and supported by forensic evidence is known as:

What is the major problem facing the forensic DNA community?

Which unit applies principles and techniques of chemistry, physics, and geology to the identification and comparison of crime scene evidence?

Which specialized area of forensic science examines the relationship between human behavior and legal proceedings?

A crime scene which involved the collapse of a structure would be analyzed by specialists in the area of:

What factor(s) do(es) the court usually take into consideration as sufficient grounds for qualification as an expert witness?

Specially trained personnel called _____ are employed by some crime laboratories on 24-hour call to retrieve evidence and have all the proper tools and supplies for proper collection and packaging of evidence at their disposal.

In Kumho Tire Co., Ltd. v. Carmichael, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the “gatekeeping” role of a trial judge:

The judicial case that set forth the most current guidelines for determining the admissibility of scientific examinations in the federal courts is:

The dramatization of forensic science on television has led to a phenomenon known as the

The necessity for the forensic scientist to appear in court comes from the U.S. Supreme Court case:

The current system of crime laboratories in the United States can best be described as:

The lay witness provides testimony that relies on: