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Forensics Test Chp.1
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1Forensic Science is the application of science to:
- ACrime Scene Reconstruction
- BCivil Laws
- CCriminal Laws
- DBoth Criminal and civil laws
2The fictional character of Sherlock Holmes was created by:
- ADalton
- BDoyle
- CDarwin
- DDenton
3Who is known as the "father of forensic toxicology"?
- AOrfilia
- BLocard
- COsborn
- DLattes
4Who developed the system known as anthropometry?
- ABertillion
- BGoddard
- CGross
- DGalton
5Who undertook the first definitive study of fingerprints as a method of personal identification?
- AGross
- BLattes
- CGoddard
- DGalton
6Who devised a technique for determining the blood group of a dried bloodstain, which he applied to criminal investigations?
- ALattes
- BGross
- CLocard
- DBertillion
7Who established the comparison microscope as the indispensable tool of the modern firearms examiner?
- AGoddard
- BLattes
- CGross
- DOsborn
8Who wrote the first treatise describing the application of science to the field of criminal investigation?
- ALocard
- BOsborn
- CLattes
- DGross
9Who established the first workable crime laboratory?
- AGalton
- BBertillon
- CLocard
- DOsborn
10The exchange of evidence principle was theorized be:
- AGross
- BLocard
- CGalton
- DOsborn
11The oldest forensic laboratory in the United States is that of the:
- AN.Y.C. Police Department
- BFBI
- CLos Angeles Police Department
- DSecret Service
12Which of the following can be rightfully cited as an explanation for the rapid growth of crime labs during the last 40 years?
- ASupreme Court decisions in the 1960s
- BStaggering increase in crime rates in the United States
- CAdvent of DNA profiling
- DAll of the above
13Which entity maintains the largest crime laboratory in the world?
- AFBI
- BRoyal Canadian Mounted Police
- CScotland Yard
- DATF
14Which would NOT be included in the work of the biology unit of a crime lab?
- ABlood typing
- BComparison of hairs
- CDNA profiling
- DFingerprint analysis
15Which unit is responsible for the examination of body fluids and organs for the presence of drugs and poisons?
- AToxicology unit
- BPhysical science unit
- CEvidence collection unit
- DBiology unit
16The concept of "general acceptance" of scientific evidence relates to the:
- AFirst Amendment
- BExclusionary rule
- CFrye standard
- DMiranda warnings
17In 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:
- AExpert witness
- BProsecutor
- CJury
- DTrial judge
18Which of the following is NOT true? An expert witness must be able to demonstrate:
- ASkill in trade of profession of interest to the court
- BSignificant experience in a relevant field
- CA formal degree in forensic science
- DEducation in his/her area of expertise
19The final evaluate of forensic evidence is the:
- APolice
- BJury
- CAccused
- DProsecutor
20What is the LEAST important consideration in the gathering of evidence at a crime scene?
- AAdequate preservation of samples
- BCompetent collection of materials
- CGuilt of the suspect(s)
- DProper recognition of the evidence
21Bite marks would be LEAST likely to be found in cases involving:
- AMurder
- BChild abuse
- CArson
- DSexual abust
22Forensic ontology refers to the study of:
- ADrugs
- BPollen
- CTeeth
- DBones
23Which of the following services are typically provided to law enforcement by crime laboratories?
- APathology
- BCriminalistics
- COdontology
- DPsychology
24The case of Coppolino v. State highlights issues dealing with:
- ASearch and seizure
- BThe admissibility of the polygraph
- CThe evidential value of confessions
- DThe acceptability of new scientific test
25The scientific method requires that scientific evidence be validated by:
- Aformulating pertinent questions
- BFormulating hypotheticals
- CPerforming experiments
- DAll of the above
26The eleven sections of The American Academy of Forensic Science include all of the following EXCEPT
- AGeneral
- BArson/Explosives
- CJurisprudence
- DCriminalistics
27The 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:
- AJurisprudence
- BLocard's Principle
- CThe Scientific Method
- DThe CSI Effect
28What is the major problem facing the forensic DNA community?
- AContamination of DNA samples by evidence collectors
- BBacklog of unanalyzed DNA samples
- CLack of recent advancements in DNA technology
- DExistence of computerized DNA databases
29Which unit applies principles and techniques of chemistry, physics, and geology to the identification and comparison of crime scene evidence?
- AForensic geology
- BPhysical Science
- CToxicology
- DBiology
30Which specialized area of forensic science examines the relationship between human behavior and legal proceedings?
- AForensic jury selection
- BJurisprudence
- CForensic psychiatry
- DForensic psychology
31A crime scene which involved the collapse of a structure would be analyzed by specialists in the area of:
- AForensic computer and digital analysis
- BForensic error analysis
- CCriminialistics
- DForensic engineering
32What factor(s) do(es) the court usually take into consideration as sufficient grounds for qualification as an expert witness?
- AExperience
- BTraining
- CEducation
- DAll of the Above
33Specially 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.
- AEvidence officers
- BCrime Scene investigators
- CEvidence technicians
- DForensic pathologist
34In Kumho Tire Co., Ltd. v. Carmichael, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the “gatekeeping” role of a trial judge:
- AWas restricted to scientific testimony
- BApplied only to cases involving capital crimes
- CWas subject to appeal by a higher court
- DApplied to all expert testimony
35The judicial case that set forth the most current guidelines for determining the admissibility of scientific examinations in the federal courts is:
- AFrye v. United States
- BDaubert v. Merrell Dow Pharmaceuticals
- CCoppolino v. State of Florida
- DMapp v. United States
36The dramatization of forensic science on television has led to a phenomenon known as the
- ANCSI effect
- BNYPD effect
- CCSI effect
- DLAPD effect
37The necessity for the forensic scientist to appear in court comes from the U.S. Supreme Court case:
- A Melendez-Diaz v. Massachusetts
- BCrawford v. Washington
- C Coppolino v. State
- DFrye v. United States
38The current system of crime laboratories in the United States can best be described as:
- ACentralized
- BRegional
- CDecentralized
- DNational
39The lay witness provides testimony that relies on:
- AScientific education
- BPersonal opinions
- CPersonal knowledge
- DScientific experience
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