FRSC 3010 - MIDTERM EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
WITH COMPLETE VERIFIED SOLUTIONS GRADED A++
What is the Scientific Method?
The scientific method is the process by which scientists, collectively and over time,
endeavor to construct an accurate (that is reliable, consistent, and non-arbitrary)
representation of the world
What are the four main steps of the scientific method?
- Observation and description of phenomena or group of phenomena
- Formulation of a hypothesis to explain the phenomena
- Use of the hypothesis to predict the existence of other phenomena, or to predict
quantitatively the results of new observations
- Performance of experimental tests of the predictions by several independent
experimenters and properly performed experiments
True or False: Forensic science is the application of science to matters of the law
True
Where is common law derived from?
a) from judicial decisions of courts and similar tribunals
b) from written law
c) from interactions on the streets
a) from judicial decisions of courts and similar tribunals
,True or False: Common law defines criminal acts and procedures in Canada
False --> The CRIMINAL CODE OF CANADA defines criminal acts and procedures in
Canada
True or False: Keeping an open mind about the scene is a key part of an
investigation
True
What can happen if evidence is misinterpreted or missed?
It can result in no none being charged or the wrong person being charge. Which could
in turn lead to the administration of justice being brought into disrepute
What does crime scene generate?
It attempts to generate investigative leads through the identification of evidence to
individuals (DNA, Fingerprints)
What is required by crime scene invetigators?
The ability to recognize and properly collect evidence
What do forensic services provide in crime scene investigation?
- Support service
- Respond as required
- May respond to all levels and types of occurrences
- Response level dictated by individual police service policy and procedure
What are crime scene examiners responsible for?
- Recording, documenting and examining the scene
- The collection and preservation of evidence
- Submitting exhibits for further examination/processing
,- Testifying in court
- Carrying out their role independently and without tunnel vision
- Being a support service to front line officers and investigators
True or False: All forensic members must be uniform members of a police service
False --> They may be uniform members but the may also be civilian members
What are investigates notes a record of?
They are a permanent record of the facts of the case, your actions in an investigation,
and an important tool to assist you in providing factual information to a court proceeding
True or False: The investigative notebook is an official, legal document that
contains the details of investigations
True
The investigative notebook is the property of who?
a) the investigating officer
b) the organization that employs you
c) the government of Canada
b) the organization that employs you
What does notetaking and the notebook help overcome?
It helps to overcome the lapses in memory associated with the inevitable time lag
between an investigation and a court appearance
When should notes start to be taken?
It should be started as soon as possible after an assignment or call to a scene
What format must be used in notebooks?
, Must be written in approved format (could be digital)
What color ink should be used in notebooks?
Should be written in black or blue ink (black is often preferred)
True or False: You can have missing pages in an investigative notebook
False --> Every page must be accounted for in the notebook
What should be included on each day?
Each day starts with the date, shift time, weather, temperature
True or False: Time is recorded following a 24 hour clock
True
Who was Alphonse Bertillon and what did he make?
Alphonse Bertillon is a pioneer in the history of forensic science. He created a system
called Anthropometry/Bertillonage. This system was used for identification purposes. It
consisted of 11 body measurements and comparing body parts. He also standardized
the way mug shots were taken
What replaced Anthropometry/Bertillonage?
a) mug shots
b) fingerprinting
c) blood work
b) fingerprinting
What did Hans Gross do?
He published a book titled "Criminal Investigation", which was the first comprehensive
description for using physical evidence to solve crime
WITH COMPLETE VERIFIED SOLUTIONS GRADED A++
What is the Scientific Method?
The scientific method is the process by which scientists, collectively and over time,
endeavor to construct an accurate (that is reliable, consistent, and non-arbitrary)
representation of the world
What are the four main steps of the scientific method?
- Observation and description of phenomena or group of phenomena
- Formulation of a hypothesis to explain the phenomena
- Use of the hypothesis to predict the existence of other phenomena, or to predict
quantitatively the results of new observations
- Performance of experimental tests of the predictions by several independent
experimenters and properly performed experiments
True or False: Forensic science is the application of science to matters of the law
True
Where is common law derived from?
a) from judicial decisions of courts and similar tribunals
b) from written law
c) from interactions on the streets
a) from judicial decisions of courts and similar tribunals
,True or False: Common law defines criminal acts and procedures in Canada
False --> The CRIMINAL CODE OF CANADA defines criminal acts and procedures in
Canada
True or False: Keeping an open mind about the scene is a key part of an
investigation
True
What can happen if evidence is misinterpreted or missed?
It can result in no none being charged or the wrong person being charge. Which could
in turn lead to the administration of justice being brought into disrepute
What does crime scene generate?
It attempts to generate investigative leads through the identification of evidence to
individuals (DNA, Fingerprints)
What is required by crime scene invetigators?
The ability to recognize and properly collect evidence
What do forensic services provide in crime scene investigation?
- Support service
- Respond as required
- May respond to all levels and types of occurrences
- Response level dictated by individual police service policy and procedure
What are crime scene examiners responsible for?
- Recording, documenting and examining the scene
- The collection and preservation of evidence
- Submitting exhibits for further examination/processing
,- Testifying in court
- Carrying out their role independently and without tunnel vision
- Being a support service to front line officers and investigators
True or False: All forensic members must be uniform members of a police service
False --> They may be uniform members but the may also be civilian members
What are investigates notes a record of?
They are a permanent record of the facts of the case, your actions in an investigation,
and an important tool to assist you in providing factual information to a court proceeding
True or False: The investigative notebook is an official, legal document that
contains the details of investigations
True
The investigative notebook is the property of who?
a) the investigating officer
b) the organization that employs you
c) the government of Canada
b) the organization that employs you
What does notetaking and the notebook help overcome?
It helps to overcome the lapses in memory associated with the inevitable time lag
between an investigation and a court appearance
When should notes start to be taken?
It should be started as soon as possible after an assignment or call to a scene
What format must be used in notebooks?
, Must be written in approved format (could be digital)
What color ink should be used in notebooks?
Should be written in black or blue ink (black is often preferred)
True or False: You can have missing pages in an investigative notebook
False --> Every page must be accounted for in the notebook
What should be included on each day?
Each day starts with the date, shift time, weather, temperature
True or False: Time is recorded following a 24 hour clock
True
Who was Alphonse Bertillon and what did he make?
Alphonse Bertillon is a pioneer in the history of forensic science. He created a system
called Anthropometry/Bertillonage. This system was used for identification purposes. It
consisted of 11 body measurements and comparing body parts. He also standardized
the way mug shots were taken
What replaced Anthropometry/Bertillonage?
a) mug shots
b) fingerprinting
c) blood work
b) fingerprinting
What did Hans Gross do?
He published a book titled "Criminal Investigation", which was the first comprehensive
description for using physical evidence to solve crime
