PHA 6936 SPECIAL TOPICS IN FORENSIC
SCIENCE EXAM WITH CORRECT ACTUAL
QUESTIONS AND CORRECTLY WELL
DEFINED ANSWERS LATEST ALREADY
GRADED A+ 2025 – 2026
Processing Sequence for Porous Surfaces - ANSWERS--visual
examination
-examination with a light source
-iodine fuming
-magnetic powder
-DFO/Ninhydrin
-physical developer
Latent Prints on Skin - ANSWERS-fuming techniques, iodine
fuming, ALS and pressure-transfer methods
,Refrigeration and temperature can have ______ effects on
the outcome of latent processing on skin. - ANSWERS-
negative
Latent Prints in Blood - ANSWERS--use specialized lighting
techniques
-chemical processing only if lighting fails
What are the basic principles of Forensic Science? -
ANSWERS-The identification, individualization, or
classification of physical evidence
Three Points of the Evidence Linkage Principle - ANSWERS-
Victim
Suspect
Scene
______ was the first to develop a personal identification
system. - ANSWERS-Alphonse Bertillon
Define Forensic Science - ANSWERS-The application of
science as it pertains to the law
,Two Classifications of Evidence - ANSWERS-Associative
Inceptive
Associative Evidence - ANSWERS-links people, places, and
objects
Inceptive Evidence - ANSWERS-addresses the issue of
whether an offense has occurred
What is the Basic Tenent of Forensic Science? - ANSWERS-
Locard's Exchange Principle: Every contact leaves a trace
The first personal identification system was developed in
the ______ century. - ANSWERS-19th
______ was the original initiative of William Herschel in
1877. - ANSWERS-Fingerprinting
Contextual Bias - ANSWERS-environmental influences and
past experiences that sway decision making
, Confirmation Bias - ANSWERS-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 be effective managers at the scene, during the
investigative process, and of the final presentation of
physical evidence at court. - ANSWERS-Crime Scene
Investigator
6 Steps of Approaching a Scene - ANSWERS-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
______. - ANSWERS-secure and protect the scene
SCIENCE EXAM WITH CORRECT ACTUAL
QUESTIONS AND CORRECTLY WELL
DEFINED ANSWERS LATEST ALREADY
GRADED A+ 2025 – 2026
Processing Sequence for Porous Surfaces - ANSWERS--visual
examination
-examination with a light source
-iodine fuming
-magnetic powder
-DFO/Ninhydrin
-physical developer
Latent Prints on Skin - ANSWERS-fuming techniques, iodine
fuming, ALS and pressure-transfer methods
,Refrigeration and temperature can have ______ effects on
the outcome of latent processing on skin. - ANSWERS-
negative
Latent Prints in Blood - ANSWERS--use specialized lighting
techniques
-chemical processing only if lighting fails
What are the basic principles of Forensic Science? -
ANSWERS-The identification, individualization, or
classification of physical evidence
Three Points of the Evidence Linkage Principle - ANSWERS-
Victim
Suspect
Scene
______ was the first to develop a personal identification
system. - ANSWERS-Alphonse Bertillon
Define Forensic Science - ANSWERS-The application of
science as it pertains to the law
,Two Classifications of Evidence - ANSWERS-Associative
Inceptive
Associative Evidence - ANSWERS-links people, places, and
objects
Inceptive Evidence - ANSWERS-addresses the issue of
whether an offense has occurred
What is the Basic Tenent of Forensic Science? - ANSWERS-
Locard's Exchange Principle: Every contact leaves a trace
The first personal identification system was developed in
the ______ century. - ANSWERS-19th
______ was the original initiative of William Herschel in
1877. - ANSWERS-Fingerprinting
Contextual Bias - ANSWERS-environmental influences and
past experiences that sway decision making
, Confirmation Bias - ANSWERS-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 be effective managers at the scene, during the
investigative process, and of the final presentation of
physical evidence at court. - ANSWERS-Crime Scene
Investigator
6 Steps of Approaching a Scene - ANSWERS-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
______. - ANSWERS-secure and protect the scene
