Question 1

Which agency studied the needs of forensic science and procedures in forensic analysis, publishing a report in 2009?

Accepted Answer

A)  National Academy of Sciences (NAS) 
B)  American Academy of Forensic Science (AAFS) 
C)  U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) 
D)  American Academy for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) 
E)  National Commission on Forensic Science (NCFS) 
A)  National Academy of Sciences (NAS) 
B)  American Academy of Forensic Science (AAFS) 
C)  U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) 
D)  American Academy for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) 
E)  National Commission on Forensic Science (NCFS) A

Question 2

The goal of the Organization of Scientific Working Committees (OSAC) is to

Accepted Answer

A)  Increase the number of forensic laboratories in the U.S. 
B)  Promote the hiring of more certified forensic scientists 
C)  Work with the Justice Department to create educational programs in forensic science 
D)  Develop forensic science standards for adoption by the forensic science community 
E)  Send reports to congress on forensic science developments 
A)  Increase the number of forensic laboratories in the U.S. 
B)  Promote the hiring of more certified forensic scientists 
C)  Work with the Justice Department to create educational programs in forensic science 
D)  Develop forensic science standards for adoption by the forensic science community 
E)  Send reports to congress on forensic science developments D

Question 3

Forensic Entomologists primarily study

Accepted Answer

A)  the study of insect life cycles on corpses 
B)  the effect of insect habitation on corpses 
C)  the effects of human consumption of insects 
D)  a and b, but not c 
E)  a and c, but not b 
A)  the study of insect life cycles on corpses 
B)  the effect of insect habitation on corpses 
C)  the effects of human consumption of insects 
D)  a and b, but not c 
E)  a and c, but not b D

Question 4

Building collapses, highway bridge failures and automobile crashes can be investigated by forensic _____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Building collapses, highway bridge failures and automobile...

Question 5

The main FBI laboratory is located in which city?

Accepted Answer

A)  Washington DC 
B)  New York City 
C)  Quantico 
D)  Los Angeles 
E)  Chicago 
A)  Washington DC 
B)  New York City 
C)  Quantico 
D)  Los Angeles 
E)  Chicago

Question 6

The term forensic means "of the forum".

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Forensic pathologists analyze skeletal remains to determine if they're human.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The USPS uses forensic scientists to investigate _______________________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The USPS uses forensic scientists to investigate...

Question 9

Criminalistics is the analysis of physical crime scene evidence.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Forensic entomologists use insects to estimate time of death.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The term protocol refers to a "procedure" that is followed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The ______________________________________in Oregon is the world's first and only laboratory that specializes in crimes against wildlife.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ______________________________________in Oregon is the world's first...

Question 13

The study of dentistry as applied to forensics is called

Accepted Answer

A)  forensic anthropology 
B)  forensic pathology 
C)  forensic entomology 
D)  forensic odontology 
E)  forensic criminalistics 
A)  forensic anthropology 
B)  forensic pathology 
C)  forensic entomology 
D)  forensic odontology 
E)  forensic criminalistics

Question 14

The first country to discover the value of forensic science was

Accepted Answer

A)  Greece 
B)  China 
C)  French 
D)  Sweden 
E)  United States 
A)  Greece 
B)  China 
C)  French 
D)  Sweden 
E)  United States

Question 15

There is no difference between a forensic scientist and a CSI.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Data recovery and analysis of computer files for criminal cases is part of _____________ forensics.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Data recovery and analysis of computer files...

Question 17

The Drug Enforcement Administration trains its agents in _______________________ .

Accepted Answer

The answer of The Drug Enforcement Administration trains its agents...

Question 18

Forensic Anthropologists primarily work with

Accepted Answer

A)  skeletal remains 
B)  blood specimens 
C)  only animal bones 
D)  all of the above 
E)  none of the above 
A)  skeletal remains 
B)  blood specimens 
C)  only animal bones 
D)  all of the above 
E)  none of the above

Question 19

Which of the following describe the primary responsibilities of a forensic scientist?

Accepted Answer

A)  Testify in court 
B)  Analyze evidence 
C)  Collect evidence at a crime scene 
D)  b and c, but NOT a 
E)  a and b, but NOT c 
A)  Testify in court 
B)  Analyze evidence 
C)  Collect evidence at a crime scene 
D)  b and c, but NOT a 
E)  a and b, but NOT c

Question 20

OSAC created 5 Scientific Area Committees (SAC) to work on forensic science protocols for their disciplines. Which of these is NOT one of those committees?

Accepted Answer

A)  Crime Scene/Death Investigation 
B)  Firearms & Toolmarks 
C)  Chemistry/Instrumental Analysis 
D)  Biology/DNA 
E)  Digital/Multimedia 
A)  Crime Scene/Death Investigation 
B)  Firearms & Toolmarks 
C)  Chemistry/Instrumental Analysis 
D)  Biology/DNA 
E)  Digital/Multimedia

Exam 1: Introduction to Forensic Science

Which agency studied the needs of forensic science and procedures in forensic analysis, publishing a report in 2009?

The goal of the Organization of Scientific Working Committees (OSAC) is to

Forensic Entomologists primarily study

Building collapses, highway bridge failures and automobile crashes can be investigated by forensic _____________________.

The main FBI laboratory is located in which city?

The term forensic means "of the forum".

Forensic pathologists analyze skeletal remains to determine if they're human.

The USPS uses forensic scientists to investigate _______________________________.

Criminalistics is the analysis of physical crime scene evidence.

Forensic entomologists use insects to estimate time of death.

The term protocol refers to a "procedure" that is followed.

The ______________________________________in Oregon is the world's first and only laboratory that specializes in crimes against wildlife.

The study of dentistry as applied to forensics is called

The first country to discover the value of forensic science was

There is no difference between a forensic scientist and a CSI.

Data recovery and analysis of computer files for criminal cases is part of _____________ forensics.

The Drug Enforcement Administration trains its agents in _______________________ .

Forensic Anthropologists primarily work with

Which of the following describe the primary responsibilities of a forensic scientist?

OSAC created 5 Scientific Area Committees (SAC) to work on forensic science protocols for their disciplines. Which of these is NOT one of those committees?

Crime Scene Investigation

Nature of Evidence

Separating Complex Mixtures

Light and Matter

Microscopy

Detector Dogs As Forensic Tools

Digital Evidence, Computer Forensics, and Investigation

Forensic Engineering

Fingerprints and Other Impressions

Questioned Documents

Firearms and Toolmarks

Forensic Pathology

Anthropology and Odontology

Forensic Palynology Entomology

Serology

Dna Typing

Hair

Illicit Drugs

Forensic Toxicology

Fibers, Paints, and Other Polymers

Glass and Soil

Fires and Explosions

Presentation of Forensic Evidence in Court

Forensic Psychology

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