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Forensic Science Vocabulary #1
Test Description: Forensic science vocabulary
Instructions: Answer all questions to get your test result.
1) Using physical evidence a re-create a accident scene.
A
Blood spatter pattern analysis
B
Crime scene reconstruction
C
Computer forensics
D
Accident reconstruction
2) The science of the origin, culture, and development of human beings. In forensics, this mainly involves the analysis and identification of skeletal remains.
A
Blood spatter pattern analysis
B
Anthropology
C
Ballistics
D
Computer forensics
3) Intentionally causing a fire to destroy the property in a criminal manner.
A
Fraud
B
Ballistics
C
Arson
D
Homicide
4) The internal medical examination of a body used to determine the cause and circumstances of death.
A
Autopsy
B
Blood spatter pattern analysis
C
DNA Profiling
D
Ballistics
5) Analyzes guns and weapons that may have been used to commit crimes. They may fire test shots from a certain weapon in order to compare bullet fragments or shell casings.
A
Ballistics Expert
B
Crime Scene Investigator
C
Forensic Anthropologist
D
Forensic Entomologist
6) The impact of blood on surfaces.
A
Blood patterns
B
Arson
C
Blood spatter
D
Blood typing
7) The examination of blood spatter patterns to determine the events which took place before, during and after the spilling of the blood.
A
Blood spatter pattern analysis
B
Autopsy
C
Ballistics
D
Forensic anthropology
8) An injury or disease that ultimately leads to death of the individual, generally determined by medical examiners or coroners.
A
Cause of death
B
Anthropology
C
Autopsy
D
Manner of death
9) A method of keeping track of who has handled a piece of evidence, when, and for what purpose. Vital in ensuring evidence is not damaged or altered in any way.
A
Autopsy report
B
None of these
C
Ballistics report
D
Chain of Custody
10) The application of computer technology and techniques to aid legal investigations.
A
Computer forensics
B
Forensic entomology
C
Forensic anthropology
D
Blood spatter pattern analysis
11) A public official who investigates by inquest any death not due to natural causes.
A
Detective
B
Crime Scene Investigator
C
Ballistics expert
D
Coroner
12) The person in charge of processing a crime scene. Duties include sealing off the scene, photographing the scene and collecting evidence.
A
Forensic anthropologist
B
Ballistics Expert
C
Coroner
D
Crime Scene Investigator
13) The use of evidence to determine the events which occurred at a crime scene.
A
Ballistics analysis
B
Accident Reconstruction
C
Autopsy
D
Crime Scene Reconstruction
14) Creating a DNA fingerprint from a biological sample for use in comparison and the identification of an individual.
A
Ballistics analysis
B
Blood spatter pattern analysis
C
DNA profiling
D
Crime scene investigation
15) Uses the presence of different types of insects and larvae to help determine time and location of a crime. They are vital to proving whether a crime took place at the scene, or another location.
A
Ballistics Expert
B
Entomologist
C
Coroner
D
Anthropologist
16) Proof or disproof. It can be physical (blood, or a weapon) or testimonial (witness statements). Any items, documents and statements that are included in an investigation.
A
None of these
B
Evidence
C
Testimony
D
Data
17) The unique pattern created by the ridges found on the palm side skin of fingers and thumbs.
A
Ballistics
B
DNA profiling
C
Fingerprint
D
Blood typing
18) People who process and analyse evidence in a crime case. They can specialise in analysing fingerprints, blood splatter, DNA, firearms (guns or bullets) impressions (tire tracks and shoe prints) tool marks or other areas.
A
Ballistics Expert
B
Forensic Anthropologist
C
Forensic Scientist
D
Crime Scene Investigator
19) Every contact leaves a trace. A theory stating that anyone who enters a crime scene will leave something behind or take something away.
A
None of these
B
Crime Scene Investigation Rule
C
Rule of Three
D
Locard's Exchange Principle
20) The way in which death was caused; homicide, suicide, accidental, natural, or undetermined.
A
Manner of Death
B
Pattern Analysis
C
Cause of Death
D
None of these
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