Forensic Science Fall Final Review Exam
UPDATED ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS
The application of science to criminal and civil laws - CORRECT 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. - CORRECT
ANSWER Known/Reference Standard
When 2 or more objects come in contact with one another, they exchange materials between them -
CORRECT 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". - CORRECT ANSWER Corpus Delecti
The manner or way in which someone commits a crime; the person's "M.O." - CORRECT
ANSWER Modus Operandi
List 3 main functions of a forensic scientist - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT ANSWER The "CSI" effect
What factors does the court take into consideration as sufficient grounds for qualification as an expert
witness? - CORRECT ANSWER Experience and knowledge
,He had the first criminal laboratory - CORRECT ANSWER Edward Locard
He is credited with the first recorded notes about characteristics of fingerprints - CORRECT
ANSWER Marcello Malpighi
He wrote the first treatise describing the application of science to criminal investigation - CORRECT
ANSWER Hans Gross
He discovered blood could be grouped into 4 types - CORRECT ANSWER Karl Landsteiner
He made significant contributions using the microscope - CORRECT ANSWER Walter
mccrone
He developed the first blood typing test for dried blood stains - CORRECT ANSWER Louis
Lattes
He is known as the Father of Toxicology - CORRECT ANSWER Mathieu Orfila
He published the first definitive study of fingerprints and developed the classification system for
filing them - CORRECT ANSWER Francis Henry Galton
He developed the first DNA Profiling test - CORRECT ANSWER Sir Alec Jeffries
He developed a system of body measurements for individual identification of a person
(anthropometry) - CORRECT ANSWER Alphonse Bertillon
Works primarily with the physical evidence to analyze, identify, and interpret items that may help
solve a crime - CORRECT ANSWER Criminalist
Studies the human skeleton system mainly to help identify deceased remains that are skeletonized -
CORRECT ANSWER Forensic Anthropologist
, Assists when structural failures occur or maintenance and manufacturing procedures are in question,
reconstructs accidents, explores causes of fires & explosions - CORRECT ANSWER Forensic
Engineer
Applies the principles of dental science to the law - CORRECT ANSWER Forensic
Odontologist
Studies the effects of drugs and chemicals on the human body - CORRECT
ANSWER Toxicologist
The study of insects and their relationship to criminal investigation - CORRECT
ANSWER Forensic Entomologist
Perform autopsies and determine the cause and time of death - CORRECT ANSWER Medical
Examiner
Analyzes materials such as ink, paper, and toners to determine the legitimacy of the material -
CORRECT ANSWER Document Examiner
Studies DNA, blood types, and heredity and applies them to evidence - CORRECT
ANSWER Forensic Serologist
Specially trained personnel that are employed by somime laboratories on 24-hour all to retrieve
evidence and have all the pr tools and supplies for proper collection and packaging of evidence at
their disposal - CORRECT ANSWER Crime Scene Investigator
List the 7 S's in the proper order - CORRECT ANSWER 1.Secure the scene
2.Separate the witnesses
3.Scan the scene
4.See the scene
5.Sketch the scene
6.Search for evidence
UPDATED ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS
The application of science to criminal and civil laws - CORRECT 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. - CORRECT
ANSWER Known/Reference Standard
When 2 or more objects come in contact with one another, they exchange materials between them -
CORRECT 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". - CORRECT ANSWER Corpus Delecti
The manner or way in which someone commits a crime; the person's "M.O." - CORRECT
ANSWER Modus Operandi
List 3 main functions of a forensic scientist - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT ANSWER The "CSI" effect
What factors does the court take into consideration as sufficient grounds for qualification as an expert
witness? - CORRECT ANSWER Experience and knowledge
,He had the first criminal laboratory - CORRECT ANSWER Edward Locard
He is credited with the first recorded notes about characteristics of fingerprints - CORRECT
ANSWER Marcello Malpighi
He wrote the first treatise describing the application of science to criminal investigation - CORRECT
ANSWER Hans Gross
He discovered blood could be grouped into 4 types - CORRECT ANSWER Karl Landsteiner
He made significant contributions using the microscope - CORRECT ANSWER Walter
mccrone
He developed the first blood typing test for dried blood stains - CORRECT ANSWER Louis
Lattes
He is known as the Father of Toxicology - CORRECT ANSWER Mathieu Orfila
He published the first definitive study of fingerprints and developed the classification system for
filing them - CORRECT ANSWER Francis Henry Galton
He developed the first DNA Profiling test - CORRECT ANSWER Sir Alec Jeffries
He developed a system of body measurements for individual identification of a person
(anthropometry) - CORRECT ANSWER Alphonse Bertillon
Works primarily with the physical evidence to analyze, identify, and interpret items that may help
solve a crime - CORRECT ANSWER Criminalist
Studies the human skeleton system mainly to help identify deceased remains that are skeletonized -
CORRECT ANSWER Forensic Anthropologist
, Assists when structural failures occur or maintenance and manufacturing procedures are in question,
reconstructs accidents, explores causes of fires & explosions - CORRECT ANSWER Forensic
Engineer
Applies the principles of dental science to the law - CORRECT ANSWER Forensic
Odontologist
Studies the effects of drugs and chemicals on the human body - CORRECT
ANSWER Toxicologist
The study of insects and their relationship to criminal investigation - CORRECT
ANSWER Forensic Entomologist
Perform autopsies and determine the cause and time of death - CORRECT ANSWER Medical
Examiner
Analyzes materials such as ink, paper, and toners to determine the legitimacy of the material -
CORRECT ANSWER Document Examiner
Studies DNA, blood types, and heredity and applies them to evidence - CORRECT
ANSWER Forensic Serologist
Specially trained personnel that are employed by somime laboratories on 24-hour all to retrieve
evidence and have all the pr tools and supplies for proper collection and packaging of evidence at
their disposal - CORRECT ANSWER Crime Scene Investigator
List the 7 S's in the proper order - CORRECT ANSWER 1.Secure the scene
2.Separate the witnesses
3.Scan the scene
4.See the scene
5.Sketch the scene
6.Search for evidence
