Forensic Science Final Exam Study
Guide
autopsy correct answersan examination and dissection of a dead body to
determine cause of death or the changes produced by disease
buccal swab correct answersa swab of the inner portion of the cheek;
cheek cells are usually collected to determine the dna profile of an
individual
chain of custody correct answersA list that records every official person who
handles a piece of evidence. Those in the chain put their initials and the
date on the evidence container.
coroner correct answersa public official who investigates by inquest any
death not due to natural causes
forensic entomology correct answersthe study of insects involved in the
decay process forensic science correct answersthe study and application of
science to matters of law latent correct answershidden, present but not
realized
Miranda rights correct answersRights possessed by persons who are
arrested by the police. (Remain silent, Attorney, etc.)
physical evidence correct answersAny object that can establish that a
crime has been committed or can link a crime and its victim or its
perpetrator.
latent print correct answersfingerprint made by the deposit of perspiration
or body oils; invisible to the naked eye until developed
loop correct answerspart of a fingerprint that enters and exits the
same way plastic print correct answersA fingerprint impressed in
a soft surface.
primary classification correct answersA method for grouping fingerprints
that is the first step of classifying them under the FBI system.
radial correct answerspertaining to the elbow;
thumb side ulnar correct answersPertaining to the
elbow; pinky side
, visible print correct answersA fingerprint made when the finger
deposits a visible material such as ink, dirt, or blood onto a surface.
whorl correct answerspart of the fingerprint that
involves loops area of convergence correct
answerswhere blood paths meet
cast-off correct answersat acute angles, a wave forms on the side
opposite from angle of impact
passive drop correct answersbloodstain drops created by the force of
gravity acting alone
projected drop correct answersthis happens when the source of blood is
acted upon by a force greater than gravity.
satellite correct answersblood forced into upward protrusions create this.
surface tension correct answersthe uneven forces acting on the particles on
the surface of a liquid
terminal velocity correct answersthe constant maximum velocity
reached by a body falling through the atmosphere under the attraction
of gravity
casting correct answersthe act of creating something by casting it in a
mold
electrostatic lifting correct answersthis uses a sheet of Mylar film to lift
markings or fingerprints
forensic odontology correct answersfield of forensics involving teeth
(identification, weapon)
toolmark correct answerswhen tools come in contact with an object, they
may leave these.
accelerant correct answersFuel used to make a deliberately set fire
burn more vigorously
arson correct answersintentional burning of another's building or property
or of one's own building or property for a malicious or illegal purpose
combustion correct answersa process in which a substance reacts with
oxygen to give heat and light
Guide
autopsy correct answersan examination and dissection of a dead body to
determine cause of death or the changes produced by disease
buccal swab correct answersa swab of the inner portion of the cheek;
cheek cells are usually collected to determine the dna profile of an
individual
chain of custody correct answersA list that records every official person who
handles a piece of evidence. Those in the chain put their initials and the
date on the evidence container.
coroner correct answersa public official who investigates by inquest any
death not due to natural causes
forensic entomology correct answersthe study of insects involved in the
decay process forensic science correct answersthe study and application of
science to matters of law latent correct answershidden, present but not
realized
Miranda rights correct answersRights possessed by persons who are
arrested by the police. (Remain silent, Attorney, etc.)
physical evidence correct answersAny object that can establish that a
crime has been committed or can link a crime and its victim or its
perpetrator.
latent print correct answersfingerprint made by the deposit of perspiration
or body oils; invisible to the naked eye until developed
loop correct answerspart of a fingerprint that enters and exits the
same way plastic print correct answersA fingerprint impressed in
a soft surface.
primary classification correct answersA method for grouping fingerprints
that is the first step of classifying them under the FBI system.
radial correct answerspertaining to the elbow;
thumb side ulnar correct answersPertaining to the
elbow; pinky side
, visible print correct answersA fingerprint made when the finger
deposits a visible material such as ink, dirt, or blood onto a surface.
whorl correct answerspart of the fingerprint that
involves loops area of convergence correct
answerswhere blood paths meet
cast-off correct answersat acute angles, a wave forms on the side
opposite from angle of impact
passive drop correct answersbloodstain drops created by the force of
gravity acting alone
projected drop correct answersthis happens when the source of blood is
acted upon by a force greater than gravity.
satellite correct answersblood forced into upward protrusions create this.
surface tension correct answersthe uneven forces acting on the particles on
the surface of a liquid
terminal velocity correct answersthe constant maximum velocity
reached by a body falling through the atmosphere under the attraction
of gravity
casting correct answersthe act of creating something by casting it in a
mold
electrostatic lifting correct answersthis uses a sheet of Mylar film to lift
markings or fingerprints
forensic odontology correct answersfield of forensics involving teeth
(identification, weapon)
toolmark correct answerswhen tools come in contact with an object, they
may leave these.
accelerant correct answersFuel used to make a deliberately set fire
burn more vigorously
arson correct answersintentional burning of another's building or property
or of one's own building or property for a malicious or illegal purpose
combustion correct answersa process in which a substance reacts with
oxygen to give heat and light
