forensic science

Question 1

In this case, the defense argued that the forensic scientist who analyzed the evidence presented should be the person testifying in court as the expert witness.

Answer 1

Melendez-Diaz v. Massachusetts

Question 2

According to this case, scientific evidence is only admissible in court if it has been: published in books and papers, accepted in prior court decisions, and been in existence for a long time.

Answer 2

Frye v. United States

Question 3

According to the Daubert Standard, the jury is the “gatekeeper” and can determine whether a particular piece of scientific testimony should be admissible in court

Answer 3

False

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT part of the Daubert Standard?

Answer 4

Experts must limit their opinions and not stray from the data of the evidence being presented.

Question 5

An individual whom the court determines to possesses knowledge relevant to the trial that is not expected of the average person is known as

Answer 5

the expert witness

Question 6

Which of the following is considered
direct evidence?

Answer 6

Eyewitness testimony

Question 7

Which of the following is considered
circumstantial evidence?

Answer 7

Fingerprints

Question 8

Which of the following is considered
trace evidence?

Answer 8

Hair

Question 9

Which of the following is an example of biological evidence?

Answer 9

Bone

Question 10

Which of the following is an example of physical evidence?

Answer 10

Fingerprints

Question 11

This type of evidence always has the greatest probative value.

Answer 11

Individual

Question 12

This type of evidence is created when objects make contact.

Answer 12

Class

Question 13

This person theorized the idea that when a criminal comes in contact with an object or person, a cross-transfer of evidence occurs.

Answer 13

Edmond Locard

Question 14

Circumstantial evidence is…

Answer 14

indirect evidence that can be used to imply a fact but does not directly prove it

Question 15

White powder would be considered what type of evidence.

Answer 15

Circumstantial, physical, and class

Question 16

Which of the following is considered
class evidence?

Answer 16

shoe prints

Question 17

Which of the following is considered
individual evidence?

Answer 17

Hair with the follicle

Question 18

This type of evidence narrows the suspect pool down to a group of people.

Answer 18

Class

Question 19

A shoe uniquely matched to a shoe impression in the soil would be considered this type of evidence.

Answer 19

Individual

Question 20

This type of evidence is considered the most reliable.

Answer 20

Direct

Question 21

How is wet evidence collected?

Answer 21

It is placed in a paper bag and it’s dried out before packaging

Question 22

After providing medical assistance for the injured and arresting any suspects on the scene, the first officer should immediately:

Answer 22

Secure the scene

Question 23

The conditions at a crime scene can be compromised by all of the following actions except:

Answer 23

Taking photographs at the crime scene

Question 24

What is the minimum number of RANGES of photographs to be taken of each piece of evidence?

Answer 24

3

Question 25

A bindle is a small folded paper that is used to keep small evidence secure. Which of the following would be best suited for a bindle?

Answer 25

Piece of hair