Forensic Technology TSA Quiz With Correct
Answers
Which of the following is used to give evidence a numerical value? Marker
What is the name for the most outer layer of the skin? Epidermis
Which unit is responsible for examining body fluids and organs for the presence of drugs and
poisons? Toxicology unit
When a forensic crime scene investigator strings a blood splatter stain, what is the investigator
trying to determine? The area of coverage and the type of weapon used
Which of the following is not a suggested precaution when taking samples of DNA evidence at a
crime scene? Use plastic bags
To be admissible in court, photos taken at a crime scene must be : Thorough and relevant
If a body has been found after an explosion and fire, what is the best way to identify the victim?
Dental records
Who is responsible for making the official determination of death? The medical
examiner/coroner
, Forensic entomology refers to the science of dedicated to the study of inside of the body.
False
A CSI team forgot to bring Luminol to a crime scene. What is the CSI team unable to
scientifically and quickly detect at the scene? Blood
Arches are the most common type of fingerprint. False
A CSI team finds blood on the tire of a vehicle in a public parking garage lot. Can the team
legally search the vehicle for more evidence? No
Which of the following statement about fingerprints is not true? Fingerprints are no
similar between family members than they are between strangers
The analysis of evidence involves slow and deliberate testing processes that can take weeks or
months. True
Why is it usually impossible to obtain fingerprints from textiles such as fabric , clothing, and
carpet? Textiles are very absorbent
When two objects come in contact with one another, a cross-transfer of physical evidence known
as the Locard Exchange can occur. True
Answers
Which of the following is used to give evidence a numerical value? Marker
What is the name for the most outer layer of the skin? Epidermis
Which unit is responsible for examining body fluids and organs for the presence of drugs and
poisons? Toxicology unit
When a forensic crime scene investigator strings a blood splatter stain, what is the investigator
trying to determine? The area of coverage and the type of weapon used
Which of the following is not a suggested precaution when taking samples of DNA evidence at a
crime scene? Use plastic bags
To be admissible in court, photos taken at a crime scene must be : Thorough and relevant
If a body has been found after an explosion and fire, what is the best way to identify the victim?
Dental records
Who is responsible for making the official determination of death? The medical
examiner/coroner
, Forensic entomology refers to the science of dedicated to the study of inside of the body.
False
A CSI team forgot to bring Luminol to a crime scene. What is the CSI team unable to
scientifically and quickly detect at the scene? Blood
Arches are the most common type of fingerprint. False
A CSI team finds blood on the tire of a vehicle in a public parking garage lot. Can the team
legally search the vehicle for more evidence? No
Which of the following statement about fingerprints is not true? Fingerprints are no
similar between family members than they are between strangers
The analysis of evidence involves slow and deliberate testing processes that can take weeks or
months. True
Why is it usually impossible to obtain fingerprints from textiles such as fabric , clothing, and
carpet? Textiles are very absorbent
When two objects come in contact with one another, a cross-transfer of physical evidence known
as the Locard Exchange can occur. True
