Deck 1: Introduction

Question 1

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

Answer 1

True

Question 2

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

Answer 2

True

Question 3

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

Answer 3

True

Question 4

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

Question 5

Corpus delicti means the preferred method of operation.

Question 6

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

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

Question 7

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

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

Question 8

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

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 9

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

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

Question 10

A death investigation is usually conducted by this elected official

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

Question 11

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

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

Question 12

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

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

Question 13

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

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