FORENSIC EXAM QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS
The Forensic scientist has many duties. Which of these are not a job for a forensic
scientist? - Answer-Sign a Cause of Death document
4 Types of photographs - Answer-Forensic
Medical
Evidentiary
Police "snap" shots
4 Types of sketches - Answer-Indicates measurements
Locate evidence (GPS)
Include date, location, and case #
Use only the English system
Crime Scene Notes - Answer-Concise
Legible
Accurate
Objective ( contain no theories, opinions, or speculation)
Are subject to legal discovery
Are legally required in some jurisdictions and must be maintain and surrendered
A forensic investigator must be able to clearly - Answer-Observe
Interpret
Report
The word Forensic refers to the application of scientific knowledge to legal questions. -
Answer-True
Good observation skills come naturally to investigators; they do not need to be trained. -
Answer-False
If we remember seeing something happen, we can trust that it happened just as we
think it did. - Answer-False
Most wrongful convictions seem to be the result of faulty eyewitness testimony. -
Answer-True
, The Innocence Project is a organization that seeks to get convinced killers out of
prisons. - Answer-False
A forensic scientist is called to a court of law of provide - Answer-fact
Our state of mind affects how we observe our surroundings. What metal state is the
best for observing? - Answer-Relaxed
The Innocence Project found that most faulty convictions were based on - Answer-
Inaccurate eyewitness accounts
All of the following are ways to improve our observational skills except - Answer-When
collecting evidence, record only things that you are sure are important.
What is Observation? - Answer-Information from our senses
what we pay attention to
perception
Short term memory
Long term memory
what is Observation? - Answer-Our brains selectively take in information
We unconsciously apply filters
Pay attention to the details of your surroundings requires a conscious effects
Perception Is - Answer-Limited
Faulty
Not always accurate
Not always reflective of reality
Observation are affected by - Answer-Emotional state
Whether you are alone or with a group of people
The number of people and/or animals in the area
The type of activity that is going on around you
How much activity is occurring around you
Eyewitness - Answer-Eyewitness accounts of crime scene events vary considerably
based on
level of interest
stress
concentration
the amount and kind of distractions present
Observe systematically - Answer-When examining a piece of evidence on microscope
side, look systematically in every part of evidence
Turn Off Filters - Answer-Consciously observe everything act like a gathering date
CORRECT ANSWERS
The Forensic scientist has many duties. Which of these are not a job for a forensic
scientist? - Answer-Sign a Cause of Death document
4 Types of photographs - Answer-Forensic
Medical
Evidentiary
Police "snap" shots
4 Types of sketches - Answer-Indicates measurements
Locate evidence (GPS)
Include date, location, and case #
Use only the English system
Crime Scene Notes - Answer-Concise
Legible
Accurate
Objective ( contain no theories, opinions, or speculation)
Are subject to legal discovery
Are legally required in some jurisdictions and must be maintain and surrendered
A forensic investigator must be able to clearly - Answer-Observe
Interpret
Report
The word Forensic refers to the application of scientific knowledge to legal questions. -
Answer-True
Good observation skills come naturally to investigators; they do not need to be trained. -
Answer-False
If we remember seeing something happen, we can trust that it happened just as we
think it did. - Answer-False
Most wrongful convictions seem to be the result of faulty eyewitness testimony. -
Answer-True
, The Innocence Project is a organization that seeks to get convinced killers out of
prisons. - Answer-False
A forensic scientist is called to a court of law of provide - Answer-fact
Our state of mind affects how we observe our surroundings. What metal state is the
best for observing? - Answer-Relaxed
The Innocence Project found that most faulty convictions were based on - Answer-
Inaccurate eyewitness accounts
All of the following are ways to improve our observational skills except - Answer-When
collecting evidence, record only things that you are sure are important.
What is Observation? - Answer-Information from our senses
what we pay attention to
perception
Short term memory
Long term memory
what is Observation? - Answer-Our brains selectively take in information
We unconsciously apply filters
Pay attention to the details of your surroundings requires a conscious effects
Perception Is - Answer-Limited
Faulty
Not always accurate
Not always reflective of reality
Observation are affected by - Answer-Emotional state
Whether you are alone or with a group of people
The number of people and/or animals in the area
The type of activity that is going on around you
How much activity is occurring around you
Eyewitness - Answer-Eyewitness accounts of crime scene events vary considerably
based on
level of interest
stress
concentration
the amount and kind of distractions present
Observe systematically - Answer-When examining a piece of evidence on microscope
side, look systematically in every part of evidence
Turn Off Filters - Answer-Consciously observe everything act like a gathering date
