Question 1

Physical evidence can be used to exonerate or exclude a person from suspicion if:

Accepted Answer

A)  it is collected in accordance with the Fourth Amendment. 
B)  it does not have a well-documented chain of custody. 
C)  evidence taken from suspect is obtained voluntarily. 
D)  the standard reference sample (control) does not share characteristics with evidence at the crime scene. 
E)  he or she has not already confessed to the crime. 
A)  it is collected in accordance with the Fourth Amendment. 
B)  it does not have a well-documented chain of custody. 
C)  evidence taken from suspect is obtained voluntarily. 
D)  the standard reference sample (control) does not share characteristics with evidence at the crime scene. 
E)  he or she has not already confessed to the crime. D

Question 2

The value of class physical evidence lies in its ability to:

Accepted Answer

A)  state with certainty the identity of the perpetrator 
B)  state with certainty the origin of the evidence 
C)  determine the probability of the occurrence of an event 
D)  determine the quality of forensic analyses carried out on the evidence 
E)  corroborate events with data in a manner nearly without bias 
A)  state with certainty the identity of the perpetrator 
B)  state with certainty the origin of the evidence 
C)  determine the probability of the occurrence of an event 
D)  determine the quality of forensic analyses carried out on the evidence 
E)  corroborate events with data in a manner nearly without bias E

Question 3

Determining that an explosive mixture contains dynamite is an example of the process of:

Accepted Answer

A)  class characterization. 
B)  identification. 
C)  individualization. 
D)  comparison. 
E)  none of the above. 
A)  class characterization. 
B)  identification. 
C)  individualization. 
D)  comparison. 
E)  none of the above. B

Question 4

A component of the National Integrated Ballistics Information Network is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  PDQ. 
B)  IBIS. 
C)  CODIS. 
D)  A and B 
E)  A and C 
A)  PDQ. 
B)  IBIS. 
C)  CODIS. 
D)  A and B 
E)  A and C

Question 5

Explain the role of physical evidence and its role in crime scene reconstruction.

Accepted Answer

Physical evidence plays a crucial role i

Question 6

Evidence having class characteristics can:

Accepted Answer

A)  link a person to a crime with a high degree of certainty 
B)  have no evidential value 
C)  always be fitted together in the manner of a jigsaw puzzle 
D)  exonerate an innocent suspect 
E)  none of the above 
A)  link a person to a crime with a high degree of certainty 
B)  have no evidential value 
C)  always be fitted together in the manner of a jigsaw puzzle 
D)  exonerate an innocent suspect 
E)  none of the above

Question 7

Define and explain the role of national databases that are currently available to the forensic community.

Accepted Answer

National databases play a crucial role i

Question 8

The corroborative use of physical evidence means that it can be used to:

Accepted Answer

A)  provide a lead to give the investigation direction. 
B)  rule out a particular suspect. 
C)  support other investigative findings. 
D)  establish a definite identity. 
E)  bolster eyewitness testimony. 
A)  provide a lead to give the investigation direction. 
B)  rule out a particular suspect. 
C)  support other investigative findings. 
D)  establish a definite identity. 
E)  bolster eyewitness testimony.

Question 9

Evidence with individual characteristics can lead to a determination of common origin (single source). Which type of evidence CANNOT yield such results?

Accepted Answer

A)  fingerprints 
B)  single-layer paints 
C)  DNA 
D)  wear patterns on tires 
E)  random striations on tools 
A)  fingerprints 
B)  single-layer paints 
C)  DNA 
D)  wear patterns on tires 
E)  random striations on tools

Question 10

___________ is a national fingerprint and criminal history system maintained by the FBI and launched in 1999.

Accepted Answer

A)  PDQ 
B)  NIBIN 
C)  AFIS 
D)  IAFIS 
E)  SICAR 
A)  PDQ 
B)  NIBIN 
C)  AFIS 
D)  IAFIS 
E)  SICAR

Question 11

The likelihood of finding class physical evidence is ________ the likelihood of finding physical evidence with individual characteristics.

Accepted Answer

A)  same as 
B)  greater than 
C)  less than 
A)  same as 
B)  greater than 
C)  less than

Question 12

Define and site one example of the difference between individual and class characteristics.

Accepted Answer

Individual characteristics are specific

Question 13

In what year did the Combined DNA Index System (CODIS) become fully operational?

Accepted Answer

A)  1991 
B)  1999 
C)  2001 
D)  1998 
E)  1978 
A)  1991 
B)  1999 
C)  2001 
D)  1998 
E)  1978

Question 14

Physical evidence is considered to have ________ as that of eyewitness (testimonial) evidence.

Accepted Answer

A)  greater value 
B)  the same value 
C)  less value 
A)  greater value 
B)  the same value 
C)  less value

Question 15

To calculate the overall frequency of occurrence of a blood type in a population, the ___________ can be applied by using a series of blood factors that occur independently of each other.

Accepted Answer

A)  multiplication table 
B)  tangent method 
C)  product rule 
D)  binomial multiple 
E)  Locard's exchange 
A)  multiplication table 
B)  tangent method 
C)  product rule 
D)  binomial multiple 
E)  Locard's exchange

Question 16

Forensic databases are maintained for all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A)  fingerprints. 
B)  automotive paint. 
C)  bullets. 
D)  dental impressions. 
E)  DNA. 
A)  fingerprints. 
B)  automotive paint. 
C)  bullets. 
D)  dental impressions. 
E)  DNA.

Question 17

Explain the difference between the identification and comparison of physical evidence. Cite one example.

Accepted Answer

The identification of physical evidence

Question 18

A comparison analysis subjects a suspect specimen and a control specimen to the same tests and examinations for the ultimate purpose of determining:

Accepted Answer

A)  if they are identical in chemical composition 
B)  whether or not they have a common origin 
C)  if they are alike in molecular structure 
D)  if the same person handled them 
E)  all of the above 
A)  if they are identical in chemical composition 
B)  whether or not they have a common origin 
C)  if they are alike in molecular structure 
D)  if the same person handled them 
E)  all of the above

Question 19

The computerized database used to store DNA information is:

Accepted Answer

A)  AFIS 
B)  NIBIN 
C)  Drugfire 
D)  CODIS 
E)  PDQ 
A)  AFIS 
B)  NIBIN 
C)  Drugfire 
D)  CODIS 
E)  PDQ

Question 20

When a forensic analyst determines the chemical composition of preparations that may contain illicit rugs such as heroin, cocaine, or barbiturates, this is an example of:

Accepted Answer

A)  comparison. 
B)  taxonomy. 
C)  identification. 
D)  classification. 
E)  individualization. 
A)  comparison. 
B)  taxonomy. 
C)  identification. 
D)  classification. 
E)  individualization.

Physical evidence can be used to exonerate or exclude a person from suspicion if:

The value of class physical evidence lies in its ability to:

Determining that an explosive mixture contains dynamite is an example of the process of:

A component of the National Integrated Ballistics Information Network is called:

Explain the role of physical evidence and its role in crime scene reconstruction.

Evidence having class characteristics can:

Define and explain the role of national databases that are currently available to the forensic community.

The corroborative use of physical evidence means that it can be used to:

Evidence with individual characteristics can lead to a determination of common origin (single source). Which type of evidence CANNOT yield such results?

___________ is a national fingerprint and criminal history system maintained by the FBI and launched in 1999.

The likelihood of finding class physical evidence is ________ the likelihood of finding physical evidence with individual characteristics.

Define and site one example of the difference between individual and class characteristics.

In what year did the Combined DNA Index System (CODIS) become fully operational?

Physical evidence is considered to have ________ as that of eyewitness (testimonial) evidence.

To calculate the overall frequency of occurrence of a blood type in a population, the ___________ can be applied by using a series of blood factors that occur independently of each other.

Forensic databases are maintained for all of the following except:

Explain the difference between the identification and comparison of physical evidence. Cite one example.

A comparison analysis subjects a suspect specimen and a control specimen to the same tests and examinations for the ultimate purpose of determining:

The computerized database used to store DNA information is:

When a forensic analyst determines the chemical composition of preparations that may contain illicit rugs such as heroin, cocaine, or barbiturates, this is an example of:

Introduction

Securing and Searching the Crime Scene

Collection of Crime-Scene Evidence

Physical Evidence

Death Investigation

Crime-Scene Reconstruction

Fingerprints

Firearms, Toolmarks, and Other Impressions

Bloodstain Pattern Analysis

Drugs

Forensic Toxicology

Trace Evidence I: Hairs and Fibers

Trace Evidence Ii: Paint, Glass, and Soil

Biological Stain Analysis: DNA

Forensic Aspects of Fire and Explosion Investigation

Document Examination

Computer Forensics

Filters

Exam 3: Recording the Crime Scene

Physical evidence can be used to exonerate or exclude a person from suspicion if:

The value of class physical evidence lies in its ability to:

Determining that an explosive mixture contains dynamite is an example of the process of:

A component of the National Integrated Ballistics Information Network is called:

Explain the role of physical evidence and its role in crime scene reconstruction.

Evidence having class characteristics can:

Define and explain the role of national databases that are currently available to the forensic community.

The corroborative use of physical evidence means that it can be used to:

Evidence with individual characteristics can lead to a determination of common origin (single source). Which type of evidence CANNOT yield such results?

___________ is a national fingerprint and criminal history system maintained by the FBI and launched in 1999.

The likelihood of finding class physical evidence is ________ the likelihood of finding physical evidence with individual characteristics.

Define and site one example of the difference between individual and class characteristics.

In what year did the Combined DNA Index System (CODIS) become fully operational?

Physical evidence is considered to have ________ as that of eyewitness (testimonial) evidence.

To calculate the overall frequency of occurrence of a blood type in a population, the ___________ can be applied by using a series of blood factors that occur independently of each other.

Forensic databases are maintained for all of the following except:

Explain the difference between the identification and comparison of physical evidence. Cite one example.

A comparison analysis subjects a suspect specimen and a control specimen to the same tests and examinations for the ultimate purpose of determining:

The computerized database used to store DNA information is:

When a forensic analyst determines the chemical composition of preparations that may contain illicit rugs such as heroin, cocaine, or barbiturates, this is an example of:

Introduction

Securing and Searching the Crime Scene

Collection of Crime-Scene Evidence

Physical Evidence

Death Investigation

Crime-Scene Reconstruction

Fingerprints

Firearms, Toolmarks, and Other Impressions

Bloodstain Pattern Analysis

Drugs

Forensic Toxicology

Trace Evidence I: Hairs and Fibers

Trace Evidence Ii: Paint, Glass, and Soil

Biological Stain Analysis: DNA

Forensic Aspects of Fire and Explosion Investigation

Document Examination

Computer Forensics

Filters