Test Bank for Forensic Science: From the Crime Scene to
the Crime Lab
ATF - ANSWERSAlcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives
DEA - ANSWERSDrug Enforcement Administration
FBI - ANSWERSFederal Bureau of Investigation
U.S. Postal Inspection Service - ANSWERSAn agency that runs crime labs in the U.S.
Branches of forensic science: Anthropology - ANSWERSAssists in corpse identification, especially
skeletal remains.
Branches of forensic science: Ballistics - ANSWERSAnalyzes firearms, bullets, and cartridge
cases. Determines type of weapon used and trajectory.
Branches of forensic science: Chemistry - ANSWERSApplies chemistry to law enforcement,
including analysis of substances, product failures, and processes.
Branches of forensic science: Entomology - ANSWERSUses insects and their life cycles on
decomposing remains to estimate time of death and aid investigations.
Branches of forensic science: Toxicology - ANSWERSStudies the effects of chemicals, drugs,
alcohol, and poisons on body tissues and organ functions.
Branches of forensic science: Pathology - ANSWERSDetermines cause and manner of death by
examining the body.
, Branches of forensic science: Psychiatry - ANSWERSExamines the intersection of mental health
and law; evaluates competency to stand trial and mental state at the time of a crime.
Branches of forensic science: Medicine - ANSWERSProvides medical information regarding
injury or death relevant to investigations.
Branches of forensic science: Odontology - ANSWERSThe study of teeth, used for identifying
victims and analyzing bite marks.
Branches of forensic science: Photography - ANSWERSUses photos to document the crime
scene, evidence, and injuries.
Branches of forensic science: Radiology - ANSWERSUses diagnostic imaging (X-rays, CT scans) to
examine injuries and locate evidence such as bullets.
What is the CSI Effect? - ANSWERSThe phenomenon where jurors and the public have
unrealistic expectations about forensic science because of TV shows like CSI. It affects jurors,
prosecutors, and defense attorneys.
Define forensic science - ANSWERSThe application of science to criminal and civil laws, mainly
during criminal investigation.
Define criminalistics - ANSWERSThe scientific examination of physical evidence for legal
purposes.
Define modus operandi - ANSWERSA criminal's particular way or method of committing a crime
— their 'MO' or pattern.
the Crime Lab
ATF - ANSWERSAlcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives
DEA - ANSWERSDrug Enforcement Administration
FBI - ANSWERSFederal Bureau of Investigation
U.S. Postal Inspection Service - ANSWERSAn agency that runs crime labs in the U.S.
Branches of forensic science: Anthropology - ANSWERSAssists in corpse identification, especially
skeletal remains.
Branches of forensic science: Ballistics - ANSWERSAnalyzes firearms, bullets, and cartridge
cases. Determines type of weapon used and trajectory.
Branches of forensic science: Chemistry - ANSWERSApplies chemistry to law enforcement,
including analysis of substances, product failures, and processes.
Branches of forensic science: Entomology - ANSWERSUses insects and their life cycles on
decomposing remains to estimate time of death and aid investigations.
Branches of forensic science: Toxicology - ANSWERSStudies the effects of chemicals, drugs,
alcohol, and poisons on body tissues and organ functions.
Branches of forensic science: Pathology - ANSWERSDetermines cause and manner of death by
examining the body.
, Branches of forensic science: Psychiatry - ANSWERSExamines the intersection of mental health
and law; evaluates competency to stand trial and mental state at the time of a crime.
Branches of forensic science: Medicine - ANSWERSProvides medical information regarding
injury or death relevant to investigations.
Branches of forensic science: Odontology - ANSWERSThe study of teeth, used for identifying
victims and analyzing bite marks.
Branches of forensic science: Photography - ANSWERSUses photos to document the crime
scene, evidence, and injuries.
Branches of forensic science: Radiology - ANSWERSUses diagnostic imaging (X-rays, CT scans) to
examine injuries and locate evidence such as bullets.
What is the CSI Effect? - ANSWERSThe phenomenon where jurors and the public have
unrealistic expectations about forensic science because of TV shows like CSI. It affects jurors,
prosecutors, and defense attorneys.
Define forensic science - ANSWERSThe application of science to criminal and civil laws, mainly
during criminal investigation.
Define criminalistics - ANSWERSThe scientific examination of physical evidence for legal
purposes.
Define modus operandi - ANSWERSA criminal's particular way or method of committing a crime
— their 'MO' or pattern.
