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PHA 6936 Special Topics in Forensic Science Questions and Answers with
Complete Solutions UPDATED!!!
Define Forensic Science - ANSWER The application of science as
it pertains to the law
Two Classifications of Evidence - ANSWER Associative
Inceptive
Associative Evidence - ANSWER links people, places, and objects
Inceptive Evidence - ANSWER addresses the issue of whether an
offense has occurred
What is the Basic Tenent of Forensic Science? - ANSWER
Locard's Exchange Principle: Every contact leaves a trace
What are the basic principles of Forensic Science? - ANSWER
The identification, individualization, or classification of physical
evidence
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Three Points of the Evidence Linkage Principle - ANSWER Victim
Suspect
Scene
______ was the first to develop a personal identification
system. - ANSWER Alphonse Bertillon
The first personal identification system was developed in the
______ century. - ANSWER 19th
______ was the original initiative of William Herschel in 1877. -
ANSWER Fingerprinting
Contextual Bias - ANSWER environmental influences and past
experiences that sway decision making
Confirmation Bias - ANSWER accepting conclusions of another
without due diligence of the scientific process
The ______ must establish clear and direct lines of
communication with forensic experts, investigators, etc. and to
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be effective managers at the scene, during the investigative
process, and of the final presentation of physical evidence at
court. - ANSWER Crime Scene Investigator
6 Steps of Approaching a Scene - ANSWER 1. use an entry other
than that taken by the suspect
2. establish the bath taken by other persons first on scene
3. consider the loss of trace evidence on entry throughout your
examination
4. reassess OSHA issues
5. establish the extent of the scene and additional assistance
that may be required
6. establish an entry and exit path for the Senior Investigating
Officer and specialists to access the scene
The first responsibility of the initial responding officer is to
______. - ANSWER secure and protect the scene
The physical barriers of a scene should include ______. -
ANSWER -where the crime occurred
-potential points of entry and exit of suspects and witnesses
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-places where the victim or evidence may have been moved
Officers will ______ at a scene. - ANSWER -set up physical
presence at established points outside
-identify everyone present
-prevent destruction of physical evidence by restricting
movement and activity
5 Steps of Processing the Scene - ANSWER 1. survey
2. photograph and search
3. map and measure
4. recording and documenting the location of evidence
5. search for fingerprints and evidence
Scene documentation can be done by ______. - ANSWER -
sketching
-written notes
-photography
-video
PHA 6936 Special Topics in Forensic Science Questions and Answers with
Complete Solutions UPDATED!!!
Define Forensic Science - ANSWER The application of science as
it pertains to the law
Two Classifications of Evidence - ANSWER Associative
Inceptive
Associative Evidence - ANSWER links people, places, and objects
Inceptive Evidence - ANSWER addresses the issue of whether an
offense has occurred
What is the Basic Tenent of Forensic Science? - ANSWER
Locard's Exchange Principle: Every contact leaves a trace
What are the basic principles of Forensic Science? - ANSWER
The identification, individualization, or classification of physical
evidence
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Three Points of the Evidence Linkage Principle - ANSWER Victim
Suspect
Scene
______ was the first to develop a personal identification
system. - ANSWER Alphonse Bertillon
The first personal identification system was developed in the
______ century. - ANSWER 19th
______ was the original initiative of William Herschel in 1877. -
ANSWER Fingerprinting
Contextual Bias - ANSWER environmental influences and past
experiences that sway decision making
Confirmation Bias - ANSWER accepting conclusions of another
without due diligence of the scientific process
The ______ must establish clear and direct lines of
communication with forensic experts, investigators, etc. and to
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be effective managers at the scene, during the investigative
process, and of the final presentation of physical evidence at
court. - ANSWER Crime Scene Investigator
6 Steps of Approaching a Scene - ANSWER 1. use an entry other
than that taken by the suspect
2. establish the bath taken by other persons first on scene
3. consider the loss of trace evidence on entry throughout your
examination
4. reassess OSHA issues
5. establish the extent of the scene and additional assistance
that may be required
6. establish an entry and exit path for the Senior Investigating
Officer and specialists to access the scene
The first responsibility of the initial responding officer is to
______. - ANSWER secure and protect the scene
The physical barriers of a scene should include ______. -
ANSWER -where the crime occurred
-potential points of entry and exit of suspects and witnesses
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-places where the victim or evidence may have been moved
Officers will ______ at a scene. - ANSWER -set up physical
presence at established points outside
-identify everyone present
-prevent destruction of physical evidence by restricting
movement and activity
5 Steps of Processing the Scene - ANSWER 1. survey
2. photograph and search
3. map and measure
4. recording and documenting the location of evidence
5. search for fingerprints and evidence
Scene documentation can be done by ______. - ANSWER -
sketching
-written notes
-photography
-video
