Forensic Science Chapters 1–6 – Introduction, Crime Scene Investigation, Evidence Analysis,
and Scientific Methods Study Guide
Forensic odontology is the forensic study and analyses of, which of the following? - correct
answer ✔✔*Teeth and Bite Marks*
Skeletal Remains
Fingerprints
DNA
Today, most newly hired forensic scientists... - correct answer ✔✔Are able to work on cases and
testify immediately upon being hired by a laboratory
Possess a minimum of a bachelor's degree in forensic science or related field
Are employed by private forensic laboratories
Train to become proficient in at least four evidentiary areas (i.e. DNA, Questioned Documents,
etc.)
Which of the following organizations play a role in helping forensic laboratories become
accredited? - correct answer ✔✔ASCLD and IAI
SOFT and AAFS
*ASTM and ASCLD*
AFTE and ASQDE
A full-service laboratory might contain all of the following analytical sections, except which? -
correct answer ✔✔*Psychotherapy*
Biology
Questioned Documents
Photography
, Several technical terms used in archaeology may be of use in crime scene processing.
Provenience is the: - correct answer ✔✔Process of finding a distance to a point by calculating
the length of one side of a triangle, given measurements of angles and side of the triangle
formed by that point and two other reference points.
*Origin and derivation of an item in three-dimensional space.*
Non-portable artifacts found at a scene.
None of the above.
Which of the following is not a primary duty of the first officer at a crime scene? - correct
answer ✔✔Prevent others from altering or adding evidence.
Detain any potential suspects.
*Maintain the evidence or administrative log.*
Render medical assistance.
It is important to have a plan of action for the processing of a crime scene. Typically, the person
in charge of the scene: - correct answer ✔✔Is responsible for the administrative log.
Is responsible for the narrative description.
*A and B.*
Takes charge of items collected as evidence.
Bloodborne pathogens include: - correct answer ✔✔AIDS
Hepatitis
HIV
*All of the above*
A preliminary survey of the crime scene includes: - correct answer ✔✔Photographs taken with
and without a scale.
Detailed measurements of objects, persons, bodies, entrances, and exits at the crime scene.
and Scientific Methods Study Guide
Forensic odontology is the forensic study and analyses of, which of the following? - correct
answer ✔✔*Teeth and Bite Marks*
Skeletal Remains
Fingerprints
DNA
Today, most newly hired forensic scientists... - correct answer ✔✔Are able to work on cases and
testify immediately upon being hired by a laboratory
Possess a minimum of a bachelor's degree in forensic science or related field
Are employed by private forensic laboratories
Train to become proficient in at least four evidentiary areas (i.e. DNA, Questioned Documents,
etc.)
Which of the following organizations play a role in helping forensic laboratories become
accredited? - correct answer ✔✔ASCLD and IAI
SOFT and AAFS
*ASTM and ASCLD*
AFTE and ASQDE
A full-service laboratory might contain all of the following analytical sections, except which? -
correct answer ✔✔*Psychotherapy*
Biology
Questioned Documents
Photography
, Several technical terms used in archaeology may be of use in crime scene processing.
Provenience is the: - correct answer ✔✔Process of finding a distance to a point by calculating
the length of one side of a triangle, given measurements of angles and side of the triangle
formed by that point and two other reference points.
*Origin and derivation of an item in three-dimensional space.*
Non-portable artifacts found at a scene.
None of the above.
Which of the following is not a primary duty of the first officer at a crime scene? - correct
answer ✔✔Prevent others from altering or adding evidence.
Detain any potential suspects.
*Maintain the evidence or administrative log.*
Render medical assistance.
It is important to have a plan of action for the processing of a crime scene. Typically, the person
in charge of the scene: - correct answer ✔✔Is responsible for the administrative log.
Is responsible for the narrative description.
*A and B.*
Takes charge of items collected as evidence.
Bloodborne pathogens include: - correct answer ✔✔AIDS
Hepatitis
HIV
*All of the above*
A preliminary survey of the crime scene includes: - correct answer ✔✔Photographs taken with
and without a scale.
Detailed measurements of objects, persons, bodies, entrances, and exits at the crime scene.
