FORENSIC SCIENCE FALL FINAL REVIEW 2025/26
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS RATED 100% CORRECT.
the application of science to criminal and civil laws Answer - Forensic Science
evidence sample that we KNOW where it came from: i.e. blood sample drawn
from the suspect or hair sample from the victim's head. It is used to compare
to evidence at the crime scene. Answer - Known/Reference Standard
when 2 or more objects come in contact with one another, they exchange
materials between them Answer - Locard's Exchange Principle
forensics is needed to prove a crime has actually been committed; this is
known as the "body of the crime". Answer - Corpus Delecti
the manner or way in which someone commits a crime; the person's "M.O."
Answer - Modus Operandi
List 3 main functions of a forensic scientist Answer - a. Skilled in applying the
principles and techniques of the physical and natural sciences to the analysis of
various types of evidence.
b. Train law enforcement personnel in the proper recognition, collection, and
preservation of evidence.
c. Provide expert court testimony
What is this?
,Many non-law enforcement people (ex:Jurors) think real crimes are solved just
like it is portrayed on the TV show "CSI".... Fast, large amounts Answer - The
"CSI" effect
What factors does the court take into consideration as sufficient grounds for
qualification as an expert witness? Answer - Experience and knowledge
He had the first criminal laboratory Answer - Edward Locard
He is credited with the first recorded notes about characteristics of fingerprints
Answer - Marcello Malpighi
He wrote the first treatise describing the application of science to criminal
investigation Answer - Hans Gross
He discovered blood could be grouped into 4 types Answer - Karl Landsteiner
He made significant contributions using the microscope Answer - Walter
McCrone
He developed the first blood typing test for dried blood stains Answer - Louis
Lattes
He is known as the Father of Toxicology Answer - Mathieu Orfila
He published the first definitive study of fingerprints and developed the
classification system for filing them Answer - Francis Henry Galton
, He developed the first DNA Profiling test Answer - Sir Alec Jeffries
He developed a system of body measurements for individual identification of a
person (anthropometry) Answer - Alphonse Bertillon
Works primarily with the physical evidence to analyze, identify, and interpret
items that may help solve a crime Answer - Criminalist
Studies the human skeleton system mainly to help identify deceased remains
that are skeletonized Answer - Forensic Anthropologist
Assists when structural failures occur or maintenance and manufacturing
procedures are in question, reconstructs accidents, explores causes of fires &
explosions Answer - Forensic Engineer
Applies the principles of dental science to the law Answer - Forensic
Odontologist
Studies the effects of drugs and chemicals on the human body Answer -
Toxicologist
The study of insects and their relationship to criminal investigation Answer -
Forensic Entomologist
Perform autopsies and determine the cause and time of death Answer -
Medical Examiner
Analyzes materials such as ink, paper, and toners to determine the legitimacy
of the material Answer - Document Examiner
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS RATED 100% CORRECT.
the application of science to criminal and civil laws Answer - Forensic Science
evidence sample that we KNOW where it came from: i.e. blood sample drawn
from the suspect or hair sample from the victim's head. It is used to compare
to evidence at the crime scene. Answer - Known/Reference Standard
when 2 or more objects come in contact with one another, they exchange
materials between them Answer - Locard's Exchange Principle
forensics is needed to prove a crime has actually been committed; this is
known as the "body of the crime". Answer - Corpus Delecti
the manner or way in which someone commits a crime; the person's "M.O."
Answer - Modus Operandi
List 3 main functions of a forensic scientist Answer - a. Skilled in applying the
principles and techniques of the physical and natural sciences to the analysis of
various types of evidence.
b. Train law enforcement personnel in the proper recognition, collection, and
preservation of evidence.
c. Provide expert court testimony
What is this?
,Many non-law enforcement people (ex:Jurors) think real crimes are solved just
like it is portrayed on the TV show "CSI".... Fast, large amounts Answer - The
"CSI" effect
What factors does the court take into consideration as sufficient grounds for
qualification as an expert witness? Answer - Experience and knowledge
He had the first criminal laboratory Answer - Edward Locard
He is credited with the first recorded notes about characteristics of fingerprints
Answer - Marcello Malpighi
He wrote the first treatise describing the application of science to criminal
investigation Answer - Hans Gross
He discovered blood could be grouped into 4 types Answer - Karl Landsteiner
He made significant contributions using the microscope Answer - Walter
McCrone
He developed the first blood typing test for dried blood stains Answer - Louis
Lattes
He is known as the Father of Toxicology Answer - Mathieu Orfila
He published the first definitive study of fingerprints and developed the
classification system for filing them Answer - Francis Henry Galton
, He developed the first DNA Profiling test Answer - Sir Alec Jeffries
He developed a system of body measurements for individual identification of a
person (anthropometry) Answer - Alphonse Bertillon
Works primarily with the physical evidence to analyze, identify, and interpret
items that may help solve a crime Answer - Criminalist
Studies the human skeleton system mainly to help identify deceased remains
that are skeletonized Answer - Forensic Anthropologist
Assists when structural failures occur or maintenance and manufacturing
procedures are in question, reconstructs accidents, explores causes of fires &
explosions Answer - Forensic Engineer
Applies the principles of dental science to the law Answer - Forensic
Odontologist
Studies the effects of drugs and chemicals on the human body Answer -
Toxicologist
The study of insects and their relationship to criminal investigation Answer -
Forensic Entomologist
Perform autopsies and determine the cause and time of death Answer -
Medical Examiner
Analyzes materials such as ink, paper, and toners to determine the legitimacy
of the material Answer - Document Examiner
