Module 1 Final

Question 1

The body of a 22-year-old male victim is discovered in his apartment by his landlord. He was found face down on his bed. The name ‘Joe’ is written in blood just above the bed, in the victim’s hand writing. A prosecuting lawyer would view this evidence as…

Answer 1

• individualized because ‘Joe’ could be the name of a plausible suspect that the victim knew
• identified because ‘Joe’ could be the name of a plausible suspect that the victim knew

Question 2

Select the descriptions below that match the role of a Forensic Scientist.

• examine physical evidence and ensures that it is properly collected and stored
• often testify at a criminal court to discuss their expert opinion
• interrogate suspects using the evidence found, hopefully resulting in a confession
• analyze the evidence found and establish the identity of a suspect

Answer 2

• examine physical evidence and ensures that it is properly collected and stored
• often testify at a criminal court to discuss their expert opinion

Question 3

What can cause a person’s fingerprints to be permanently altered?

Answer 3

• permanent damage or scarring occurs

- a deep cut or injury that destroys the dermis

Question 4

How to make a fingerprint impression?

Answer 4

• when the finger makes contact with a surface, sweat residue is left behind
• sweat glands produce a water-based solution that is released from each sweat pore

Question 5

One advantage of lifting powder is that the results are permanent (T&F)

Answer 5

False

Question 6

One disadvantage of lifting powder is inhalation of the powder is harmful. (T&F)

Answer 6

True

Question 7

One advantage of iodine fumigation is that it is easy to use at the crime scene. (T&F)

Answer 7

False

Question 8

One advantage of lifting powder is that it works on many different household items. (T&F)

Answer 8

True