Exam 1: Introduction

Bite marks would be LEAST likely to be found in cases involving:

Who established the first workable crime laboratory?

Who is known as the "father of forensic toxicology"?

For each of the early forensic science methods listed below, denote the more recent technology or discipline which has taken its place for use in forensic science inquiry. a. Identification via anthropometry b. Firearms bullet and cartridge analysis via unassisted vision c. Identification via blood typing d. Poison identification via stomach content analysis e. Collections and analysis of evidence via untrained police officers

The document examination unit studies the handwriting and ________ on questioned documents to ascertain authenticity and/or source.

The United States has no national system of forensic laboratories.

Forensic odontology refers to the study of:

What factor(s)do(es)the court usually take into consideration as sufficient grounds for qualification as an expert witness?

The "father of forensic toxicology" is considered to be ________.

The eleven sections of The American Academy of Forensic Science include all of the following EXCEPT:

An expert witness gives testimony on events or observations that arise from personal knowledge.

Providing expert testimony is not one of the main functions of a forensic scientist.

________ was the first to use a comparison microscope to analyze bullets to determine whether they were fired from the same gun.

What is the LEAST important consideration in the gathering of evidence at a crime scene?

One of the earliest crime laboratories was founded by Albert Osborn.

Match the word in Column 1 to its definition in Column 2. Each answer can only be used once. A)When two objects come into contact with each other, a cross-transfer of materials occurs B)Application of science to the law C)A process that uses strict guidelines to ensure careful and systematic collection, organization, and analysis of information D)An individual whom the court determines to possess a particular skill or knowledge in a trade or profession that is not expected of the average layperson and that will aid a court in determining the truth of a matter at trial E)Public belief that every crime scene will yield forensic evidence F)A systematic procedure that involved taking a series of body measurements as a means of distinguishing one individual from another G)Lie detector H)Describes the services of a crime laboratory I)Visual graphic display of speech J)Specialized area in which the relationship between human behavior and legal proceedings is examined -Scientific Method

Which of the following is NOT true? An expert witness must be able to demonstrate:

Which entity maintains the largest crime laboratory in the world?

A crime scene which involved the collapse of a structure would be analyzed by specialists in the area of:

The case of Frye v. United States deals with the legal issue of general acceptance of scientific principles.