Test Bank for Forensic Science The Basics, 4e by
Kathy Mirakovits, Jay Siegel (All Chapters)
Chapter 1 - Test Question Bank
True-False Questions
1. The term forensic means “of the forum”. T F
2. The term protocol refers to a “procedure” that is followed. T F
3. Criminalistics is the analysis of physical crime scene evidence. T F
4. There is no difference between a forensic scientist and a CSI. T F
5. Forensic pathologists analyze skeletal remains to determine if they’re human. T F
6. Forensic entomologists use insects to estimate time of death. T F
Multiple Choice Questions
7. Forensic Anthropologists primarily work with
a. skeletal remains
b. blood specimens
c. only animal bones
d. all of the above
e. none of the above
8. The study of dentistry as applied to forensics is called
a. forensic anthropology
b. forensic pathology
c. forensic entomology
d. forensic odontology
e. forensic criminalistics
9. Forensic Entomologists primarily study
a. the study of insect life cycles on corpses
b. the effect of insect habitation on corpses
c. the effects of human consumption of insects
d. a and b, but not c
e. a and c, but not b
10. The first country to discover the value of forensic science was
a. Greece
b. China
, c. French
d. Sweden
e. United States
11. Which of the following describe the primary responsibilities of a forensic scientist?
a. Testify in court
b. Analyze evidence
c. Collect evidence at a crime scene
d. b and c, but NOT a
e. a and b, but NOT c
12. The main FBI laboratory is located in which city?
a. Washington DC
b. New York City
c. Quantico
d. Los Angeles
e. Chicago
13. Which agency studied the needs of forensic science and procedures in forensic analysis,
publishing a report in 2009?
a. National Academy of Sciences (NAS)
b. American Academy of Forensic Science (AAFS)
c. U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ)
d. American Academy for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)
e. National Commission on Forensic Science (NCFS)
14. The goal of the Organization of Scientific Working Committees (OSAC) is to
a. Increase the number of forensic laboratories in the U.S.
b. Promote the hiring of more certified forensic scientists
c. Work with the Justice Department to create educational programs in forensic science
d. Develop forensic science standards for adoption by the forensic science community
e. Send reports to congress on forensic science developments
15. OSAC created 5 Scientific Area Committees (SAC) to work on forensic science protocols for
their disciplines. Which of these is NOT one of those committees?
a. Crime Scene/Death Investigation
b. Firearms & Toolmarks
c. Chemistry/Instrumental Analysis
d. Biology/DNA
e. Digital/Multimedia
Fill in the Blanks
16. The Drug Enforcement Administration trains its agents in .
(Quantico, VA)
,17. Building collapses, highway bridge failures and automobile crashes can be investigated by
forensic . (engineers)
18. Data recovery and analysis of computer files for criminal cases is part of
forensics. (digital)
19. The USPS uses forensic scientists to investigate .
(fraud, extortion, mailing dangerous substances, illegal gambling)
20. The in Oregon is the world’s first and only
laboratory that specializes in crimes against wildlife. (U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service)
, Chapter 2 - Test Bank Questions
1. T F Following protocol is vital for searching a crime scene so that evidence can be submitted
in court.
2. T F If two cigarette butts are found in a crime scene they can be packaged together.
3. T F Crimes can be discovered by witnesses, victims or law enforcement.
4. T F The first step for a police officer arriving at a crime scene is to tend to the injured.
5. T F PMI is short for Pre-Mortem Interval.
6. T F A crime scene is secured before a search warrant is obtained.
7. T F A total station is a device that records measurements in a crime scene.
8. T F Probative value of evidence refers to the importance of evidence.
9. Which of the following is not one of the major steps of evidence collection?
a. collection
b. packaging
c. photographing
d. recognition
e. all are major steps of evidence collection
10. The amount of evidence collected at a crime scene should be:
a. as little as possible
b. as much as possible
c. just enough to substantiate probable cause
d. just enough to wrap up the scene in 24 hours
e. none of the above
11. Chain of Custody is
a. a record of who is in possession of the evidence at the crime scene
b. a record of who is in possession of the evidence from scene collection to court
c. a record of who is in possession of the evidence at the crime lab
d. a record of who is in possession of the evidence from the scene to the lab
e. none of the above
12. Evidence must be packaged in
a. plastic bags for all types of evidence
b. tamper evident packaging for all types of evidence
c. paper bags for all types of evidence
d. metal tins for all types of evidence
Kathy Mirakovits, Jay Siegel (All Chapters)
Chapter 1 - Test Question Bank
True-False Questions
1. The term forensic means “of the forum”. T F
2. The term protocol refers to a “procedure” that is followed. T F
3. Criminalistics is the analysis of physical crime scene evidence. T F
4. There is no difference between a forensic scientist and a CSI. T F
5. Forensic pathologists analyze skeletal remains to determine if they’re human. T F
6. Forensic entomologists use insects to estimate time of death. T F
Multiple Choice Questions
7. Forensic Anthropologists primarily work with
a. skeletal remains
b. blood specimens
c. only animal bones
d. all of the above
e. none of the above
8. The study of dentistry as applied to forensics is called
a. forensic anthropology
b. forensic pathology
c. forensic entomology
d. forensic odontology
e. forensic criminalistics
9. Forensic Entomologists primarily study
a. the study of insect life cycles on corpses
b. the effect of insect habitation on corpses
c. the effects of human consumption of insects
d. a and b, but not c
e. a and c, but not b
10. The first country to discover the value of forensic science was
a. Greece
b. China
, c. French
d. Sweden
e. United States
11. Which of the following describe the primary responsibilities of a forensic scientist?
a. Testify in court
b. Analyze evidence
c. Collect evidence at a crime scene
d. b and c, but NOT a
e. a and b, but NOT c
12. The main FBI laboratory is located in which city?
a. Washington DC
b. New York City
c. Quantico
d. Los Angeles
e. Chicago
13. Which agency studied the needs of forensic science and procedures in forensic analysis,
publishing a report in 2009?
a. National Academy of Sciences (NAS)
b. American Academy of Forensic Science (AAFS)
c. U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ)
d. American Academy for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)
e. National Commission on Forensic Science (NCFS)
14. The goal of the Organization of Scientific Working Committees (OSAC) is to
a. Increase the number of forensic laboratories in the U.S.
b. Promote the hiring of more certified forensic scientists
c. Work with the Justice Department to create educational programs in forensic science
d. Develop forensic science standards for adoption by the forensic science community
e. Send reports to congress on forensic science developments
15. OSAC created 5 Scientific Area Committees (SAC) to work on forensic science protocols for
their disciplines. Which of these is NOT one of those committees?
a. Crime Scene/Death Investigation
b. Firearms & Toolmarks
c. Chemistry/Instrumental Analysis
d. Biology/DNA
e. Digital/Multimedia
Fill in the Blanks
16. The Drug Enforcement Administration trains its agents in .
(Quantico, VA)
,17. Building collapses, highway bridge failures and automobile crashes can be investigated by
forensic . (engineers)
18. Data recovery and analysis of computer files for criminal cases is part of
forensics. (digital)
19. The USPS uses forensic scientists to investigate .
(fraud, extortion, mailing dangerous substances, illegal gambling)
20. The in Oregon is the world’s first and only
laboratory that specializes in crimes against wildlife. (U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service)
, Chapter 2 - Test Bank Questions
1. T F Following protocol is vital for searching a crime scene so that evidence can be submitted
in court.
2. T F If two cigarette butts are found in a crime scene they can be packaged together.
3. T F Crimes can be discovered by witnesses, victims or law enforcement.
4. T F The first step for a police officer arriving at a crime scene is to tend to the injured.
5. T F PMI is short for Pre-Mortem Interval.
6. T F A crime scene is secured before a search warrant is obtained.
7. T F A total station is a device that records measurements in a crime scene.
8. T F Probative value of evidence refers to the importance of evidence.
9. Which of the following is not one of the major steps of evidence collection?
a. collection
b. packaging
c. photographing
d. recognition
e. all are major steps of evidence collection
10. The amount of evidence collected at a crime scene should be:
a. as little as possible
b. as much as possible
c. just enough to substantiate probable cause
d. just enough to wrap up the scene in 24 hours
e. none of the above
11. Chain of Custody is
a. a record of who is in possession of the evidence at the crime scene
b. a record of who is in possession of the evidence from scene collection to court
c. a record of who is in possession of the evidence at the crime lab
d. a record of who is in possession of the evidence from the scene to the lab
e. none of the above
12. Evidence must be packaged in
a. plastic bags for all types of evidence
b. tamper evident packaging for all types of evidence
c. paper bags for all types of evidence
d. metal tins for all types of evidence
