MMSC 220 EXAM 1 QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED
ANSWERS
criminalistics - Answers - the examination of physical evidence
the job of forensic scientists is - Answers - analyze physical evidence and testify in the
courtroom
expert testimony - Answers - testimony from someone who has conducted extensive
research on the topic, has significant experience with the topic, or holds a position that
lends credibility to his or her ideas on the subject matter
AAFS - Answers - American Academy of Forensic Science
MAAFS (local organization) - Answers - Mid-Atlantic Associations of Forensic Scientists
Forensic Toxicology - Answers - Analyses of bodily specimens (fluids and tissues) for
chemicals such as alcohols, illicit drugs, medications, poisons, and metals
DNA analysis or profiling - Answers - comparing DNA samples from different locations
and determining the probability of matches
analysis and seized drugs - Answers - analysis of suspected illicit and controlled
substances
forensic pathology - Answers - identify the deceased, estimate TOD (time of death),
mechanism of death, COD (cause of death), determining manner of death (MOD)
manner of death (MOD) - Answers - natural, homicide, suicide, accident, undetermined
cause of death (COD) - Answers - disease or injury that initiates the events leading to
death.
forensic anthropology - Answers - identification and examination of human skeletal
remains. this may reveal sex, race, approximate age at death, presence of skeletal
injuries
forensic entomology - Answers - study of insects in relation to criminal investigation.
estimating time of death or if the body was moved
forensic odontology - Answers - use characteristics of teeth, alignment, and overall
structure. Dentition is unique to each person
, Odontograph - Answers - record of a persons teeth and the arch. essential for
determining a person based on bite marks.
fire arson investigation - Answers - determine fire origin, cause, and whether it was
accidental or intentional by analyzing patterns
firearms and ballistics - Answers - analyze evidence from firearms to link a specific
weapon to a crime
forensic microbiology - Answers - biocrimes- intentional use or manipulation of
biological agents
Mathieu Orfila "Father of Toxicology" (1814) - Answers - first treatise on detection of
poisons and their effects on animals
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's first novel with character _______. (1887) - Answers -
Sherlock Holmes
Locard's exchange principle - Answers - when two objects come in contact with one
another, materials exchange between them
Documentation - Answers - Crime scene log, note taking, evidence markers, evidence
log, sketches, photographs, video/audio recordings
Sketches - Answers - MOST IMPORTANT; includes case identifiers, date, time,
location, weather, lighting, dimension, distances, arrows pointing toward magnetic north.
photograph scales - Answers - overall view, 6 feet, 12 inches
Types of physical evidence - Answers - visible, latent (hidden)
datum - Answers - a fixed reference point for all three dimensional measurements. it
should be something permanent.
ex: light switch, tree, post.
matrix - Answers - the surrounding material when an investigator is identifying the
position of objects.
ex: soil, water, or a living room
Chain of custody - Answers - a piece of paper generated to keep track of the movement
of evidence from the time it is obtained to the time it is presented in court
Patterns for searching a crime scene - Answers - spiral, strip or lane, and grid
what does BBP stand for? - Answers - bloodborne pathogens; AIDS, HIV, and Hepatitis
are susceptible
ANSWERS
criminalistics - Answers - the examination of physical evidence
the job of forensic scientists is - Answers - analyze physical evidence and testify in the
courtroom
expert testimony - Answers - testimony from someone who has conducted extensive
research on the topic, has significant experience with the topic, or holds a position that
lends credibility to his or her ideas on the subject matter
AAFS - Answers - American Academy of Forensic Science
MAAFS (local organization) - Answers - Mid-Atlantic Associations of Forensic Scientists
Forensic Toxicology - Answers - Analyses of bodily specimens (fluids and tissues) for
chemicals such as alcohols, illicit drugs, medications, poisons, and metals
DNA analysis or profiling - Answers - comparing DNA samples from different locations
and determining the probability of matches
analysis and seized drugs - Answers - analysis of suspected illicit and controlled
substances
forensic pathology - Answers - identify the deceased, estimate TOD (time of death),
mechanism of death, COD (cause of death), determining manner of death (MOD)
manner of death (MOD) - Answers - natural, homicide, suicide, accident, undetermined
cause of death (COD) - Answers - disease or injury that initiates the events leading to
death.
forensic anthropology - Answers - identification and examination of human skeletal
remains. this may reveal sex, race, approximate age at death, presence of skeletal
injuries
forensic entomology - Answers - study of insects in relation to criminal investigation.
estimating time of death or if the body was moved
forensic odontology - Answers - use characteristics of teeth, alignment, and overall
structure. Dentition is unique to each person
, Odontograph - Answers - record of a persons teeth and the arch. essential for
determining a person based on bite marks.
fire arson investigation - Answers - determine fire origin, cause, and whether it was
accidental or intentional by analyzing patterns
firearms and ballistics - Answers - analyze evidence from firearms to link a specific
weapon to a crime
forensic microbiology - Answers - biocrimes- intentional use or manipulation of
biological agents
Mathieu Orfila "Father of Toxicology" (1814) - Answers - first treatise on detection of
poisons and their effects on animals
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's first novel with character _______. (1887) - Answers -
Sherlock Holmes
Locard's exchange principle - Answers - when two objects come in contact with one
another, materials exchange between them
Documentation - Answers - Crime scene log, note taking, evidence markers, evidence
log, sketches, photographs, video/audio recordings
Sketches - Answers - MOST IMPORTANT; includes case identifiers, date, time,
location, weather, lighting, dimension, distances, arrows pointing toward magnetic north.
photograph scales - Answers - overall view, 6 feet, 12 inches
Types of physical evidence - Answers - visible, latent (hidden)
datum - Answers - a fixed reference point for all three dimensional measurements. it
should be something permanent.
ex: light switch, tree, post.
matrix - Answers - the surrounding material when an investigator is identifying the
position of objects.
ex: soil, water, or a living room
Chain of custody - Answers - a piece of paper generated to keep track of the movement
of evidence from the time it is obtained to the time it is presented in court
Patterns for searching a crime scene - Answers - spiral, strip or lane, and grid
what does BBP stand for? - Answers - bloodborne pathogens; AIDS, HIV, and Hepatitis
are susceptible
