Forensic Technology TSA Quiz

The original location of a crime or accident is known as the _________ crime scene

Primary

The list of persons who come into possession of an item of evidence is known as the:

Chain of custody

Forensic crime scene investigators are responsible for which of the following?

All of the above

What is the main difference between a rough and final sketch?

Scale

The study of bullets and ammunition through the comparison of fired bullets, cartridges, guns, and gun powder patterns on people and objects is called:

Ballistics

Which of the following is used as a comparison to crime scene evidence?

Reference sample

In 1973, a CSI team found evidence in a case that led to the conviction of James for murderer. In 2010, James requested a thorough test of all physical evidence from his case, which led to his exoneration. What specific testing, which did not exist in 1973, likely prove him innocent in 2010?

DNA testing

Which of the following is used to give evidence a numerical value?

Marker

What is the name for the most outer layer of the skin?

Epidermis

Which unit is responsible for examining body fluids and organs for the presence of drugs and poisons?

Toxicology unit

When a forensic crime scene investigator strings a blood splatter stain, what is the investigator trying to determine?

The area of coverage and the type of weapon used

Which of the following is not a suggested precaution when taking samples of DNA evidence at a crime scene?

Use plastic bags

To be admissible in court, photos taken at a crime scene must be :

Thorough and relevant

If a body has been found after an explosion and fire, what is the best way to identify the victim?

Dental records

Who is responsible for making the official determination of death?

The medical examiner/coroner

Forensic entomology refers to the science of dedicated to the study of inside of the body.

False

A CSI team forgot to bring Luminol to a crime scene. What is the CSI team unable to scientifically and quickly detect at the scene?

Blood

Arches are the most common type of fingerprint.

False

A CSI team finds blood on the tire of a vehicle in a public parking garage lot. Can the team legally search the vehicle for more evidence?

No

Which of the following statement about fingerprints is not true?

Fingerprints are no similar between family members than they are between strangers

The analysis of evidence involves slow and deliberate testing processes that can take weeks or months.

True

Why is it usually impossible to obtain fingerprints from textiles such as fabric , clothing, and carpet?

Textiles are very absorbent

When two objects come in contact with one another, a cross-transfer of physical evidence known as the Locard Exchange can occur.

True

In 1902 Henry (Harry) Jackson became the first person in the United KIngdom to be convicted on a fingerprint evidence. What was his crime?

Burglary

The internet browsing history on a personal computer cannot be traced by computer technicians during an investigation if the browsing history has been deleted by the user.

False

What does the term "forensic" mean?

Pertaining to law

What type of fingerprints are not visible to the naked eye but are developed using powders or chemical processesses?

Latent

DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) is the genetic material in our cells that control heredity and plays a large role in determining our physical characteristics.Which of the following statements is not true?

DNA can show a person's gender, but not their age or race

Latent fingerprints are visible to the naked eye.

False

Which of the following observations would be a sure sign that a person is deceased?

Decapitation

A leather glove is found at a crime scene. Which process would most likely be used to develop fingerprints on the glove?

Cyanoacrylate fuming

A fingerprint brush is made from what type of hair?

Camel

The phenomenon resulting from forensic viewing forensic and crime based television shows is known as the CSI Effect.

True

What is the name of the condition involving the body's temperature decreasing after an individual dies?

Algor mortis

Environmental factors can play a role in the decomposition of a human body. Which place would greatly speed up this process?

The rainforest

When a file is deleted from a computer, the file is simply set aside, hidden, and marked as data waiting to be rewritten. These files can easily be retrieved by computer analysts during an investigation.

True

Which insect would most likely be the first to find a dead body in an outside environment?

Blowfly

A suspect's handwriting is an example of which type of evidence?

Individual evidence

Which of the following is a condition that causes a purplish red discoloration on the skin after death?

Livor mortis

Although its methods are highly specific, forensic science owes its beginnings to police officers who relied heavily on observation and common sense.

True

In a case of arson, the easiest way to find and identify an acceleration is to use what?

A sniffer

A drop of blood is an example of which type of evidence?

Trace evidence

What is involuntary manslaughter?

Killing someone without meaning to

Feathers are an example of which type of evidence?

Biological evidence

A body has been found in the woods. How can a CSI team determine how long its been there?

Bring an entomologist to study the bugs at the scene

Which is the least reliable source of evidence?

Eyewitness accounts

Paint chips are an example of which type of evidence?

Physical evidence

A skeleton is found inside of an empty building. What is the quickest way to determine the gender of the victim?

Pelvic bone structure

Fires can be categorized as either negligent, accidental, or deliberate.

True

A CSI team found evidence that suggests a man named JIm is hiding a murder weapon in his home. How can the CSI team find out if the murder weapon is in Jim's home?

Obtain a warrant and then search the home