Question 1

Which is NOT a major goal of a crime scene search?

Accepted Answer

A)  recognizing and identifying physical evidence 
B)  collecting and preserving evidence properly 
C)  reconstructing the crime 
D)  presenting a formal announcement to the media as soon as possible 
A)  recognizing and identifying physical evidence 
B)  collecting and preserving evidence properly 
C)  reconstructing the crime 
D)  presenting a formal announcement to the media as soon as possible D

Question 2

The trial judge determines the "expert" status of expert witnesses.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

Corpus delicti means the preferred method of operation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

The four major factors that determine the value of physical evidence are

Accepted Answer

A)  recognition, testing procedures, courtroom presentation, and collection 
B)  collection, recognition, fingerprints, and courtroom presentation 
C)  recognition, testing procedures, expert witnesses, and collection 
D)  collection, expert witnesses, recognition, and testing procedures 
A)  recognition, testing procedures, courtroom presentation, and collection 
B)  collection, recognition, fingerprints, and courtroom presentation 
C)  recognition, testing procedures, expert witnesses, and collection 
D)  collection, expert witnesses, recognition, and testing procedures

Question 5

A death investigation is usually conducted by this elected official

Accepted Answer

A)  medical examiner 
B)  pathologist 
C)  coroner 
D)  lead investigator 
A)  medical examiner 
B)  pathologist 
C)  coroner 
D)  lead investigator

Question 6

According to the text, the essential elements of an expert witness's testimony are

Accepted Answer

A)  clarity, completeness, and honesty 
B)  honesty, clarity, and explainability 
C)  understandability, simplicity, and honesty 
D)  simplicity, honesty, and clarity 
A)  clarity, completeness, and honesty 
B)  honesty, clarity, and explainability 
C)  understandability, simplicity, and honesty 
D)  simplicity, honesty, and clarity

Question 7

According to the text, the most critical aspect of a trial is that evidence is produced that is sufficient for a guilty verdict.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

According to the text, what is considered the most critical aspect of a criminal trial?

Accepted Answer

A)  that, no matter what, the guilty person is convicted 
B)  that the prosecutor presents adequate evidence to convict the suspect 
C)  that the guilty are convicted and the innocent are exonerated 
D)  that the innocent are never wrongfully convicted 
A)  that, no matter what, the guilty person is convicted 
B)  that the prosecutor presents adequate evidence to convict the suspect 
C)  that the guilty are convicted and the innocent are exonerated 
D)  that the innocent are never wrongfully convicted

Question 9

According to the text, physical evidence is sometimes referred to as

Accepted Answer

A)  all the facts of a case 
B)  the silent witness 
C)  behind the scene facts 
D)  unspoken facts 
A)  all the facts of a case 
B)  the silent witness 
C)  behind the scene facts 
D)  unspoken facts

Question 10

According to the text, physical evidence leads to development of the linkage among

Accepted Answer

A)  victim, witnesses, and perpetrator 
B)  perpetrator, victim, and scene 
C)  scene, witnesses, and victim 
D)  latent prints, victim, and perpetrator 
A)  victim, witnesses, and perpetrator 
B)  perpetrator, victim, and scene 
C)  scene, witnesses, and victim 
D)  latent prints, victim, and perpetrator

Question 11

Forensic evidence is often referred to as the "silent witness."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Forensic science deals with the effective identification, documentation, collection, and preservation of physical evidence at the crime scene.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Under the Federal Rules of Evidence, who is responsible for determining the qualification of an expert witness?

Accepted Answer

A)  judge 
B)  prosecutor 
C)  defense counsel 
D)  American Academy of Forensic Science 
A)  judge 
B)  prosecutor 
C)  defense counsel 
D)  American Academy of Forensic Science

Which is NOT a major goal of a crime scene search?

The trial judge determines the "expert" status of expert witnesses.

Corpus delicti means the preferred method of operation.

The four major factors that determine the value of physical evidence are

A death investigation is usually conducted by this elected official

According to the text, the essential elements of an expert witness's testimony are

According to the text, the most critical aspect of a trial is that evidence is produced that is sufficient for a guilty verdict.

According to the text, what is considered the most critical aspect of a criminal trial?

According to the text, physical evidence is sometimes referred to as

According to the text, physical evidence leads to development of the linkage among

Forensic evidence is often referred to as the "silent witness."

Forensic science deals with the effective identification, documentation, collection, and preservation of physical evidence at the crime scene.

Under the Federal Rules of Evidence, who is responsible for determining the qualification of an expert witness?

First Response

Documenting the Crime Scene

Fingerprints and Palmprints

Trace and Impression Evidence

Body Fluid Evidence

Blood Spatter Evidence

Firearms and Toolmark Evidence

Arson and Explosives

The Electronic Crime Scene

Documentary Evidence

Motor Vehicles As Crime Scenes

Death Investigation

Forensic Anthropology, Odontology, and Entomology

Documenting the Actions of the CSI

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Exam 1: Introduction

Which is NOT a major goal of a crime scene search?

The trial judge determines the "expert" status of expert witnesses.

Corpus delicti means the preferred method of operation.

The four major factors that determine the value of physical evidence are

A death investigation is usually conducted by this elected official

According to the text, the essential elements of an expert witness's testimony are

According to the text, the most critical aspect of a trial is that evidence is produced that is sufficient for a guilty verdict.

According to the text, what is considered the most critical aspect of a criminal trial?

According to the text, physical evidence is sometimes referred to as

According to the text, physical evidence leads to development of the linkage among

Forensic evidence is often referred to as the "silent witness."

Forensic science deals with the effective identification, documentation, collection, and preservation of physical evidence at the crime scene.

Under the Federal Rules of Evidence, who is responsible for determining the qualification of an expert witness?

First Response

Documenting the Crime Scene

Fingerprints and Palmprints

Trace and Impression Evidence

Body Fluid Evidence

Blood Spatter Evidence

Firearms and Toolmark Evidence

Arson and Explosives

The Electronic Crime Scene

Documentary Evidence

Motor Vehicles As Crime Scenes

Death Investigation

Forensic Anthropology, Odontology, and Entomology

Documenting the Actions of the CSI

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