Forensics Midterm exam with verified solutions

Forensics Midterm exam with verified
solutions
What do the following forensics specialties study? anthropology, psychiatry,
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odontology, engineering, computer technology, pathology, geology,
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environmental science, entomology, palynology, polygraphy, voiceprint
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analysis - correct answer ✔*Anthropology* - analysis of human
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decomposition
*Psychiatry* - look into the mind and motives of killers
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*Odontology* - examination of bite marks and dental identification of
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corpses in forensics
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*Engineering* - the study of crashes or failures of structures
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*Computer technology* - evidence on computers
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*Pathology* - investigation of sudden, unexplained or violent death
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*Geology* - the study of rocks
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*Environmental science* - how the weather impacts crime scenes and
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evidence
*Entomology* - study of insects a a a a




*Palynology* - study of pollen and spores a a a a a a




*Polygraphy* - the use of the "lie detector" a a a a a a a




*Voiceprint analysis* - analysis of voice prints
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What are the major departments/ sections of a forensic crime lab and what
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does each one specialize in? - correct answer ✔Physical science (including
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chemistry, physics, and geology)
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Biology- anything related to biology, such as DNA
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,Ballistics- study of firearms and bullets
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Document examination- questioned documents
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Photography- evidence photos a a




Toxicology and drug analysis- drug and poison analysis
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Fingerprints- study of fingerprints a a a




Trace evidence- transfer evidence
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Where is the largest crime lab in the world? What other US agencies
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maintain crime labs and what does each specialize in? - correct answer ✔The
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Federal Bureau of Investigation.
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Drug Enforcement Agency- specializes in drug enforcement
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Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms- specializes in enforcement of alcohol, tobacco
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and firearms
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United States Postal Service-specializes in delivering the mail and detecting
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problems related to that a a a




US Fish and Wildlife Service-specializes in wildlife and fish
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Department of Homeland Security- specializes in terrorism and breaching of
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national safety a




Department of Treasury- specializes in the finances of the country
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What is the Locard Principle? Why is it so important to Forensic Science? -
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correct answer ✔Whenever two objects come in contact with each other
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there is an exchange. It rules evidence in Forensics Science and trace
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evidence.

, Differentiate between infractions, misdemeanors, and felonies and give
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examples of each. - correct answer ✔*Infraction* -a violation of a rule or law
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athat is not punishable by prison
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*Misdemeanor*- a minor crime, less than a felony, usually punished with a a a a a a a a a a a a a


fine or confinement other than in a prison
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*Felony* - a serious crime, such as murder, punishable by more than one
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year of imprisonment up to execution
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Probable Cause - correct answer ✔Situation in which a reasonable and
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prudent person, viewing the available information, would conclude that a
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crime has been committed and that the suspect has committed it
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What are Miranda Rights? Why are they so important to the legal system? -
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correct answer ✔Rights guaranteed by the Constitution that police must tell
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arrestees about, especially the right to remain silent and the right to an
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They're important because it keeps the suspect from being able to say that
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the police forced them into confessing to a crime they didn't commit.
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What occurs during the arraignment, booking and grand jury portions of the
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legal system? - correct answer ✔*Booking*- mug shot, fingerprints, basic
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data
*Arraignment*- defendant brought before the court to hear charges and a a a a a a a a a a


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*Grand Jury* - a group of people sworn to inquire into a crime and, if
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appropriate, bring accusations against the suspected criminals
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What is plea bargaining? Why would a defendant choose a plea bargain?
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Approximately how many cases end with a plea bargain? - correct answer
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