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Forensic Science Questions and Answers
Which of the following branches of Forensic Science would identify
sex, age, and height from human remains?
Ans: Forensic Anthropology
Which of the following branches of Forensic Science would involve
a dentist?
Ans: Odontology
Which of the following branches of Forensic Science would use
characteristics of guns to determine weapons used at a crime
scene?
Ans: Ballistics
In which century did Forensic Science first begin?
Ans: 3rd
The name for a collection of criminal cases of the first forensic
science case where a woman claimed her husband died in a fire
Ans: yi yu ji
Which field of forensics would involve detecting drugs and poison
at a crime scene?
Ans: toxicologist
Which field of forensics would involve using pollen grains to
determine place/time of year of a crime scene?
Ans: botanist
Which field of forensics would use insects to determine time of
death?
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Ans: entomologist
Which profession in the field in forensics would be most likely to
perform an autopsy?
Ans: pathologist
The term "forensics" is derived from the Latin term "forensus"
which means:
Ans: "of the forum"
Take a look at this picture. (fingerprints) What department in the
crime lab would analyze this evidence?
Ans: Latent Evidence
Evidence is logged into the crime lab and it consists of a fired
bullet and bullet casings. Which department in the crime lab would
be tasked with analyzing this evidence?
Ans: ballistics
Gun shot residue, hair fibers found on a car seat and glass found
on the floor board of a car would be examples of_______.
Ans: trace evidence
During the course of a trial, the defense suggests that the fiber
evidence used to match the car used to transport stolen goods
(and thus bring charges against the owner of that car) were not
collected properly. Who will the prosecutor most likely bring in to
testify regarding that defense strategy?
Ans: Crime Scene Investigator
A local crime lab is offering training sessions for law enforcement
in the area. Which of the following descriptions would most likely
be used for the seminar led by the medical examiner?
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Ans: In this seminar, we will learn about ballistics and tool marks as
present in the wound patterns of a body.
Ballistics is the study of
Ans: weapons and markings at a crime scene
Which of the following is not a role of the crime scene
investigator?
Ans: arrest suspects
What level of education is required of a medical examiner?
Ans: medical degree
All medical examiners are trained forensic pathologists.
Ans: false
What is the appropriate first step in a crime scene investigation?
Ans: protect and secure the scene
By photographing the crime scene, the investigator is able to
provide all of the following to the judge and jury except
Ans: A "to scale" drawing of the scene.
Investigators are called to investigate a possible arson. They
collect some clothing from this crime scene. How should the
investigators package this evidence?
Ans: They should make sure to package it in an airtight container.
In a rough crime scene sketch, what is the purpose of the two
fixed points that you are to choose when completing a sketch?
Ans: To provide a reference point when including the actual placement
of the evidence
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Forensic Science Questions and Answers
Which of the following branches of Forensic Science would identify
sex, age, and height from human remains?
Ans: Forensic Anthropology
Which of the following branches of Forensic Science would involve
a dentist?
Ans: Odontology
Which of the following branches of Forensic Science would use
characteristics of guns to determine weapons used at a crime
scene?
Ans: Ballistics
In which century did Forensic Science first begin?
Ans: 3rd
The name for a collection of criminal cases of the first forensic
science case where a woman claimed her husband died in a fire
Ans: yi yu ji
Which field of forensics would involve detecting drugs and poison
at a crime scene?
Ans: toxicologist
Which field of forensics would involve using pollen grains to
determine place/time of year of a crime scene?
Ans: botanist
Which field of forensics would use insects to determine time of
death?
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Ans: entomologist
Which profession in the field in forensics would be most likely to
perform an autopsy?
Ans: pathologist
The term "forensics" is derived from the Latin term "forensus"
which means:
Ans: "of the forum"
Take a look at this picture. (fingerprints) What department in the
crime lab would analyze this evidence?
Ans: Latent Evidence
Evidence is logged into the crime lab and it consists of a fired
bullet and bullet casings. Which department in the crime lab would
be tasked with analyzing this evidence?
Ans: ballistics
Gun shot residue, hair fibers found on a car seat and glass found
on the floor board of a car would be examples of_______.
Ans: trace evidence
During the course of a trial, the defense suggests that the fiber
evidence used to match the car used to transport stolen goods
(and thus bring charges against the owner of that car) were not
collected properly. Who will the prosecutor most likely bring in to
testify regarding that defense strategy?
Ans: Crime Scene Investigator
A local crime lab is offering training sessions for law enforcement
in the area. Which of the following descriptions would most likely
be used for the seminar led by the medical examiner?
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Ans: In this seminar, we will learn about ballistics and tool marks as
present in the wound patterns of a body.
Ballistics is the study of
Ans: weapons and markings at a crime scene
Which of the following is not a role of the crime scene
investigator?
Ans: arrest suspects
What level of education is required of a medical examiner?
Ans: medical degree
All medical examiners are trained forensic pathologists.
Ans: false
What is the appropriate first step in a crime scene investigation?
Ans: protect and secure the scene
By photographing the crime scene, the investigator is able to
provide all of the following to the judge and jury except
Ans: A "to scale" drawing of the scene.
Investigators are called to investigate a possible arson. They
collect some clothing from this crime scene. How should the
investigators package this evidence?
Ans: They should make sure to package it in an airtight container.
In a rough crime scene sketch, what is the purpose of the two
fixed points that you are to choose when completing a sketch?
Ans: To provide a reference point when including the actual placement
of the evidence
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