Deck 13: Technology in Investigations

Question 1

In Kyllo v United States, the court ruled that if the government uses a technology that is in general use by the public a warrant is required.

Answer 1

False

Question 2

Forensic Science is the application of any science in our legal system.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

Serology is the study of fingerprints.

Answer 3

False

Question 4

Transfer theory examines how whenever two objects come into contact they leave some evidence of that contact.

Question 5

The chain of custody is the whereabouts of the evidence at all times from the moment it came into an agency's custody until the moment it is brought into court.

Question 6

A double helix refers to a complete DNA molecule.

Question 7

DNA consists of a long string of five repeating nucleotides.

Question 8

In DNA, the locus is a specific piece of DNA information.

Question 9

Evidence is rarely left at the scene of a crime.

Question 10

When a court rules on the admissibility of evidence the court uses the Daubert test.

Question 11

A complete DNA molecule has ________ polymer strands and ________ bases.

A) four; two
B) four; eight
C) two; four
D) eight; four

Question 12

Everyone, except ________, has a unique DNA Helix or genome.

A) Siblings
B) Parents
C) Identical Twins
D) Children

Question 13

Our genetic information is organized and retained in our ________.

A) Mitochondrial
B) Chromosomes
C) Double Helix
D) Blood

Question 14

________ was the first country to establish a nationwide DNA database.

A) Germany
B) England
C) France
D) The United States

Question 15

The FBI began a pilot program establishing a DNA database called Combined DNA ________ System (CODIS).

A) Investigation
B) Issue
C) Inquiry
D) Information

Question 16

In 1994, the DNA identification Act created the national database and offered financial incentives for states to create their own DNA databases. As a result, ________ states have legislation requiring different types of offenders to provide DNA samples.

A) 42
B) 50
C) 30
D) 45

Question 17

There ethical issues about the collection of DNA from offenders. For instance, there are those who want to use offender samples for ________.

A) expanded databases
B) transplant
C) tracking
D) research

Question 18

During fingerprint investigations lasers are used in conjunction with ________.

A) chemicals without a dye
B) ordinary light
C) chemicals containing a dye
D) ultraviolet light

Question 19

DNA consists of a long string of ________ repeating ________.

A) four; nucleotides
B) four; chromosomes
C) two; chromosomes
D) two; nucleotides

Question 20

There are several types of DNA tests. An analyst would choose one test over the other depending on ________ of the DNA.

A) variety and quality
B) series and quality
C) type and quality
D) amount and quality

Question 21

Which of the following is not part of the Daubert Test?

A) Is the science derived by the scientific method?
B) Has the Supreme Court reviewed the science?
C) What is the error rate of the scientific technique used to gain the information?
D) Has the science been subjected to peer review or publication?

Question 22

Which of the following is not included in the science of serology?

A) Blood
B) Hair
C) Footprints
D) Tissue

Question 23

Which of the following is a common court challenge to DNA evidence?

A) How a laboratory followed validated protocols for testing?
B) The extent to which the chain of custody remains unbroken.
C) Which techniques are best used with evidence that has been exposed to the elements?
D) all of the above

Question 24

The more complex the investigation, the larger the amount of information investigators amass. Having the ability to store information in a database and complete an analysis of the information can be very useful. For instance, investigators might be tracking multiple suspects, multiple locations or multiple vehicles. Determining who visited who and when can be very telling. This type of analysis is generally referred to as:

A) Crime Analysis
B) Routine Activity Analysis
C) Link Analysis
D) Trace Evidence Analysis

Question 25

Most of our cells have a center piece called:

A) A gene
B) A nucleotide
C) A nucleus
D) A chromosome

Question 26

Which of the following is NOT a general method of fingerprint evidence collection?

A) Digital
B) Lasers
C) Chemicals
D) Powders

Question 27

Which of the following is a step in the DNA analysis process?

A) Proton release
B) Induction of Methyl Cyanoacrylate
C) Light amplification by stimulated emission of radiation
D) Polymerase Chain Reaction

Question 28

A small difference in DNA coding that identifies one individual from another is:

A) Monomorphisms
B) A polymorphisms
C) Mitochondrial
D) Variable Number of Tandem Repeats

Question 29

The most common challenge to a digital photograph is:

A) It can be less expensive than regular film.
B) It can be more easily manipulated.
C) There is no negative film.
D) none of the above

Question 30

Cyanoacrylate is a chemical commonly used in:

A) Superglue
B) DNA replication
C) Digital photography
D) The Daubert test