Question 1

Which of the following can introduce a source of contamination to a crime scene?

Accepted Answer

A) Disposable shoe covers 
B) Latex gloves 
C) Disposable forceps 
D) None of these choices are correct 
A) Disposable shoe covers 
B) Latex gloves 
C) Disposable forceps 
D) None of these choices are correct

Question 2

Items discovered at a crime scene must be

Accepted Answer

A) handled only by personnel properly trained in crime scene evidence collection techniques. 
B) packaged together in a single container to keep everything together. 
C) identified with the collector's initials and date of collection. 
D) All of these choices are correct 
A) handled only by personnel properly trained in crime scene evidence collection techniques. 
B) packaged together in a single container to keep everything together. 
C) identified with the collector's initials and date of collection. 
D) All of these choices are correct

Question 3

One of the most common types of paint analyzed by criminal forensic laboratories is

Accepted Answer

A) fingernail polish on a victim's hand. 
B) automobile paint. 
C) furniture varnish and stains at a crime scene. 
D) paint from the walls of a crime scene. 
A) fingernail polish on a victim's hand. 
B) automobile paint. 
C) furniture varnish and stains at a crime scene. 
D) paint from the walls of a crime scene.

Question 4

Which of the following describes a basic duty of a forensic scientist?

Accepted Answer

A) Analyzing physical evidence found at a crime scene 
B) Providing expert testimony in a court of law 
C) Training staff on the proper collection of physical evidence 
D) All of these choices are correct 
A) Analyzing physical evidence found at a crime scene 
B) Providing expert testimony in a court of law 
C) Training staff on the proper collection of physical evidence 
D) All of these choices are correct

Question 5

Which of the following represent isotopes?

Accepted Answer

A) (13
C)  and 12C 
B) (14N) and 18O 
C) (16O) and 18O 
D) (13
C)  and 12C and 16O and 18O 
A) (13
C)  and 12C 
B) (14N) and 18O 
C) (16O) and 18O 
D) (13
C)  and 12C and 16O and 18O

Question 6

Which database is used to match automobile paint samples?

Accepted Answer

A) IAFIS 
B) CODIS 
C) RNA 
D) PDQ 
A) IAFIS 
B) CODIS 
C) RNA 
D) PDQ

Question 7

Multiple points of origin for a fire are a definite sign of arson.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The acronym DNA stands for

Accepted Answer

A) deoxiribonucleic acid. 
B) deoxynucleic acid. 
C) deoxyribonucleic acid. 
D) diribonucleic acid. 
A) deoxiribonucleic acid. 
B) deoxynucleic acid. 
C) deoxyribonucleic acid. 
D) diribonucleic acid.

Question 9

In the United States,the national database containing DNA profiles for convicted offenders and evidence is known as

Accepted Answer

A) IAFIS. 
B) CODIS. 
C) NCIC. 
D) ViCAP. 
A) IAFIS. 
B) CODIS. 
C) NCIC. 
D) ViCAP.

Question 10

Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) is primarily used to

Accepted Answer

A) determine the chemical composition of a sample. 
B) determine the sizes and shapes of particles comprising a sample. 
C) determine the electrical conductivity of a sample. 
D) All of these choices are correct 
A) determine the chemical composition of a sample. 
B) determine the sizes and shapes of particles comprising a sample. 
C) determine the electrical conductivity of a sample. 
D) All of these choices are correct

Which of the following can introduce a source of contamination to a crime scene?

Items discovered at a crime scene must be

One of the most common types of paint analyzed by criminal forensic laboratories is

Which of the following describes a basic duty of a forensic scientist?

Which of the following represent isotopes?

Which database is used to match automobile paint samples?

Multiple points of origin for a fire are a definite sign of arson.

The acronym DNA stands for

In the United States,the national database containing DNA profiles for convicted offenders and evidence is known as

Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) is primarily used to

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Which of the following can introduce a source of contamination to a crime scene?

Items discovered at a crime scene must be

One of the most common types of paint analyzed by criminal forensic laboratories is

Which of the following describes a basic duty of a forensic scientist?

Which of the following represent isotopes?

Which database is used to match automobile paint samples?

Multiple points of origin for a fire are a definite sign of arson.

The acronym DNA stands for

In the United States,the national database containing DNA profiles for convicted offenders and evidence is known as

Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) is primarily used to

Portable Electronics: the Periodic Table in the Palm of Your Hand

The Air We Breathe

Radiation From the Sun

Climate Change

Energy From Combustion

Energy From Alternative Sources

Energy Storage

Water Everywhere: A Most Precious Resource

The World of Polymers and Plastics

Brewing and Chewing

Nutrition

Health Medicine

Genes and Life

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