Question 1

The examination of skeletal remains is called forensic:

Accepted Answer

A)  ​toxicology 
B)  ​pathology 
C)  ​physical anthropology 
D)  ​odontology

Question 2

DNA collection needs to improve because crime labs are ill-equipped to deal with the influx of DNA samples.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The first scientist to use DNA profiling in a criminal case was:

Accepted Answer

A)  ​Alec Jeffreys. 
B)  ​Joseph Wambaugh. 
C)  ​Barry Scheck. 
D)  ​Gerald Sheindlin.

Question 4

Which of the following systems have not increased the ability of departments to control and monitor their patrol functions through the CAD and MDT?

Accepted Answer

A)  ​GPS 
B)  ​GIS 
C)  ​AVL 
D)  ​ADP

Question 5

What is used in the examination of guns and bullets?

Accepted Answer

A)  ​ballistics 
B)  ​serology 
C)  ​criminalistics 
D)  ​chemistry

Question 6

The computerized mug shot database created by the New York City Police Department and used to investigate robberies is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  ​CATCH 
B)  ​HITS/SMART 
C)  ​HOLMES 
D)  ​SHERLOCK

Question 7

What is used in the examination of marijuana,cocaine,and heroin?

Accepted Answer

A)  ​serology 
B)  ​criminalistics 
C)  ​chemistry 
D)  ​document analysis

Question 8

The Violent Criminal Apprehension Program (ViCAP)database contains information on:

Accepted Answer

A)  ​persons arrested for violent crime. 
B)  ​persons wanted for violent crime. 
C)  ​victims of violent crime. 
D)  ​unsolved homicides.

Question 9

Thermal imaging detectors are used:

Accepted Answer

A)  to measure skid marks at crash scenes.​ 
B)  ​for perimeter surveillance. 
C)  ​to locate fugitives and for search and rescue. 
D)  ​all of these choices

Question 10

technology enables a print technician to enter unidentified latent prints into the computer.

Accepted Answer

The answer of technology enables a print technician to enter...

Question 11

Mug shot is a system of digitizing a picture and storing its image on a computer so that it can be retrieved at a later time.

Accepted Answer

A)  ​digitizing 
B)  ​storing 
C)  ​imaging 
D)  ​xeroxing

Question 12

.Enhanced 911 or enhanced CAD utilizes mobile digital terminals (MDTs).Which of the following is nota benefit provided by these systems?

Accepted Answer

A)  ​direct interface between the patrol unit and local,county,state,and federal criminal justice information system computers 
B)  ​dramatic increase in response time 
C)  ​elimination of responses to non-life-threatening emergency calls 
D)  ​better coordination of all emergency agencies,since their movements can be monitored visually by both officers at the scene and dispatchers

Question 13

Fraudulently acquiring private or sensitive information using computer program expertise and techniques is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  ​spyware. 
B)  ​trojan horse attack. 
C)  ​phishing. 
D)  ​malware.

Question 14

The BlackBerry can be loaded with specialized law enforcement programs allowing the user to query the NCIC database as well as other state and motor vehicle department databases.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The NCIC is operated by the:

Accepted Answer

A)  ​Secret Service. 
B)  ​U.S.Marshals Service. 
C)  ​Federal Bureau of Investigation. 
D)  National Criminal Justice Reference Service.

Question 16

DNA is very useful in solving cold cases due to its hardiness and ability not to break down easily.

Accepted Answer

The answer of DNA is very useful in solving cold...

Question 17

The use of the Taser was upheld in court in:

Accepted Answer

A)  ​Nolte v.United States 
B)  ​King v.Taser,Inc. 
C)  ​Michenfelder v.Sumner. 
D)  ​Scott v.Maryland.

Question 18

The analysis of poisons and other toxic substances in a person's body is called forensic:

Accepted Answer

A)  ​toxicology. 
B)  ​pathology. 
C)  ​physical anthropology. 
D)  ​odontology.

Question 19

NCIC stands for __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of NCIC stands for __________....

Question 20

The branch of forensic science that identifies corpses through dental examination is called forensic:

Accepted Answer