Forensics Chapter 3 Exam Questions with Correct Answers| Latest Update
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The examination of a paint chip found on a hit and run victim's garment side by side with paint
removed from a vehicle suspected of being involved in the incident is an example of:
Comparison
Determining that an explosive mixture contains dynamite is an example of the process of:
Identification
The value of class physical evidence lies in its ability to: Corroborate events with data in a
manner nearly without bias.
When a forensic analyst determines the chemical composition of preparations that may contain
illicit drugs such as heroin, cocaine, or barbiturates, this an example of: Indentification
Paint and fibers are example of class characteristics (T/F) True
The likelihood of finding class physical evidence is -- the likelihood of finding physical evidence
with individual characteristics. Greater than
CODIS is maintained by FBI and thus does not enable local crime labs to electronically exchange
and compare DNA profiles (T/F) False
Which source of CODIS contains DNA profiles from unsolved crime scene evidence? Forensic
Index
Which of the following is a national fingerprint and criminal history system maintained by the
FBI and launched in 1999? IAFIS
, It is a duty of the forensic scientist to draw a conclusion about the origins of the specimens
(T/F) True
The computerized database used to store DNA information is: CODIS
Evidence have class characteristics can: Exonerate an innocent suspect
The Combined DNA Index System (CODIS) became fully operational in what year? 1998
Class evidence is unique and therefore not useful to forensic scientists (T/F) False
Physical evidence is considered to have -- that of eyewitness evidence. Greater value than
Determining that an explosive mixture contains dynamite is an example of the process of
comparison (T/F) False
Forensic databases are maintained for all of the following EXCEPT: Dental imperssions
The "jigsaw fit" of known and questioned fragments demonstrates common origin when a
match is made (T/F) True
The jury ultimately determines the significance of physical evidence in a trial (T/F) True
The PDQ is maintained by the: RCMP
The "jigsaw fit" of known and questioned fragments is important for court presentation
primarily because: This method will definitely demonstrate common origin when a match is
made.
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The examination of a paint chip found on a hit and run victim's garment side by side with paint
removed from a vehicle suspected of being involved in the incident is an example of:
Comparison
Determining that an explosive mixture contains dynamite is an example of the process of:
Identification
The value of class physical evidence lies in its ability to: Corroborate events with data in a
manner nearly without bias.
When a forensic analyst determines the chemical composition of preparations that may contain
illicit drugs such as heroin, cocaine, or barbiturates, this an example of: Indentification
Paint and fibers are example of class characteristics (T/F) True
The likelihood of finding class physical evidence is -- the likelihood of finding physical evidence
with individual characteristics. Greater than
CODIS is maintained by FBI and thus does not enable local crime labs to electronically exchange
and compare DNA profiles (T/F) False
Which source of CODIS contains DNA profiles from unsolved crime scene evidence? Forensic
Index
Which of the following is a national fingerprint and criminal history system maintained by the
FBI and launched in 1999? IAFIS
, It is a duty of the forensic scientist to draw a conclusion about the origins of the specimens
(T/F) True
The computerized database used to store DNA information is: CODIS
Evidence have class characteristics can: Exonerate an innocent suspect
The Combined DNA Index System (CODIS) became fully operational in what year? 1998
Class evidence is unique and therefore not useful to forensic scientists (T/F) False
Physical evidence is considered to have -- that of eyewitness evidence. Greater value than
Determining that an explosive mixture contains dynamite is an example of the process of
comparison (T/F) False
Forensic databases are maintained for all of the following EXCEPT: Dental imperssions
The "jigsaw fit" of known and questioned fragments demonstrates common origin when a
match is made (T/F) True
The jury ultimately determines the significance of physical evidence in a trial (T/F) True
The PDQ is maintained by the: RCMP
The "jigsaw fit" of known and questioned fragments is important for court presentation
primarily because: This method will definitely demonstrate common origin when a match is
made.
