FRNSC 210 MIDTERM EXAM GRADED A+
_______ demonstrates competency for an institution. - ANSWER-Accreditation
__________ defined forensic science as the "science of individualization". - ANSWER-
Paul Kirk
__________ is a digitized database that includes biometric data (besides fingerprints)
for person identification. - ANSWER-NGI
__________ is an organization responsible for accrediting forensic science educational
programs. - ANSWER-FEPAC
A central axiom of criminalistics that formally states the concept of transfer of evidence
between people, locations, and objects is called______? - ANSWER-The Locard
Exchange Principle
A color test for drugs is which type of test? - ANSWER-presumptive
A controlled process that creates similar physical dimensions of automobile tire treads
produces what type of characteristic? - ANSWER-class
All evidence must be sketched as well as photographed in the lab when examining
evidence. - ANSWER-false
As an expert you have a great responsibility to do which of the following? Select all that
apply. - ANSWER-remain neutral
At what concentration of alcohol in the blood or breath are you no longer able to drive,
legally? - ANSWER-0.08%
Condoms, sexual assault collection kits, fingernail swabs, and touch DNA are
considered what types of evidence? - ANSWER-biological
Driving a horse and buggy in PA while at the legal limit for intoxication is considered a
violation of the law. - ANSWER-true
Due process encompasses which of the following? Select all that apply. - ANSWER--
safeguard both public and private rights against unfairness
- all legal procedures set by statutes and court practice, including notice of rights, must
be followed for each individual so that no prejudicial or unequal treatment will result
- fundamental principle of fairness in all legal matters
Evidence packaging protects evidence against which of the following? Select all that
apply. - ANSWER-- cross-transfer
- deterioration
, - loss
- contamination
I described a case that I worked on that had evidence that was rendered useless. What
was the reason for this situation? - ANSWER-
I mentioned a client that was impressed that we were straightforward with our results
that agreed with the opposing side, which actually brought additional work to us from
the client. What was the subject matter for the case in which we agreed with the
opposing side? - ANSWER-the presence of silicone in wire installation
Identify which (if any) of the following statements are true for proficiency testing. Select
all that apply. - ANSWER-
If an analyst is performing an action that does not adhere to an accrediting bodies'
guidelines, this act is called a(n)___________? - ANSWER-non-conformity
If an analyst observes some function/ action that may cause non-conformity, the analyst
is able to bring this up as a __________ - ANSWER-
If the results from an accreditation audit find "The nature or cause of the non-conformity
directly affects and has a fundamental impact on the work product of the laboratory or
the integrity of the evidence." This would be an example of which of the following
options? - ANSWER-level 1 non-conformity
If trace evidence needs to be removed from an evidence item prior to them both being
packaged separately, which of the following should be performed? Select all that apply.
- ANSWER-- document the nature and location of the trace evidence
In Daubert v. Merrell Dow, the court ruled which of the following? Select all that apply. -
ANSWER-
In the Chicago Bank Robbery case, how many shots were fired during the incident? -
ANSWER-2
It's okay to use which of the following to convey complex information to the jury? Select
all that apply. - ANSWER-- metaphors
- colloquialisms '
- analogies
Methodology and instrumentation used should be indicated in your lab report. -
ANSWER-true
Multiple evidence items (e.g. shirt and pants) should be packaged in the same evidence
envelope to ensure that they do not get confused with the evidence from other people
involved in the crime. - ANSWER-false
_______ demonstrates competency for an institution. - ANSWER-Accreditation
__________ defined forensic science as the "science of individualization". - ANSWER-
Paul Kirk
__________ is a digitized database that includes biometric data (besides fingerprints)
for person identification. - ANSWER-NGI
__________ is an organization responsible for accrediting forensic science educational
programs. - ANSWER-FEPAC
A central axiom of criminalistics that formally states the concept of transfer of evidence
between people, locations, and objects is called______? - ANSWER-The Locard
Exchange Principle
A color test for drugs is which type of test? - ANSWER-presumptive
A controlled process that creates similar physical dimensions of automobile tire treads
produces what type of characteristic? - ANSWER-class
All evidence must be sketched as well as photographed in the lab when examining
evidence. - ANSWER-false
As an expert you have a great responsibility to do which of the following? Select all that
apply. - ANSWER-remain neutral
At what concentration of alcohol in the blood or breath are you no longer able to drive,
legally? - ANSWER-0.08%
Condoms, sexual assault collection kits, fingernail swabs, and touch DNA are
considered what types of evidence? - ANSWER-biological
Driving a horse and buggy in PA while at the legal limit for intoxication is considered a
violation of the law. - ANSWER-true
Due process encompasses which of the following? Select all that apply. - ANSWER--
safeguard both public and private rights against unfairness
- all legal procedures set by statutes and court practice, including notice of rights, must
be followed for each individual so that no prejudicial or unequal treatment will result
- fundamental principle of fairness in all legal matters
Evidence packaging protects evidence against which of the following? Select all that
apply. - ANSWER-- cross-transfer
- deterioration
, - loss
- contamination
I described a case that I worked on that had evidence that was rendered useless. What
was the reason for this situation? - ANSWER-
I mentioned a client that was impressed that we were straightforward with our results
that agreed with the opposing side, which actually brought additional work to us from
the client. What was the subject matter for the case in which we agreed with the
opposing side? - ANSWER-the presence of silicone in wire installation
Identify which (if any) of the following statements are true for proficiency testing. Select
all that apply. - ANSWER-
If an analyst is performing an action that does not adhere to an accrediting bodies'
guidelines, this act is called a(n)___________? - ANSWER-non-conformity
If an analyst observes some function/ action that may cause non-conformity, the analyst
is able to bring this up as a __________ - ANSWER-
If the results from an accreditation audit find "The nature or cause of the non-conformity
directly affects and has a fundamental impact on the work product of the laboratory or
the integrity of the evidence." This would be an example of which of the following
options? - ANSWER-level 1 non-conformity
If trace evidence needs to be removed from an evidence item prior to them both being
packaged separately, which of the following should be performed? Select all that apply.
- ANSWER-- document the nature and location of the trace evidence
In Daubert v. Merrell Dow, the court ruled which of the following? Select all that apply. -
ANSWER-
In the Chicago Bank Robbery case, how many shots were fired during the incident? -
ANSWER-2
It's okay to use which of the following to convey complex information to the jury? Select
all that apply. - ANSWER-- metaphors
- colloquialisms '
- analogies
Methodology and instrumentation used should be indicated in your lab report. -
ANSWER-true
Multiple evidence items (e.g. shirt and pants) should be packaged in the same evidence
envelope to ensure that they do not get confused with the evidence from other people
involved in the crime. - ANSWER-false
