Unit 1: Introducing Forensic Science

Question 1

Logical Exchange Principles

Answer 1

Material will always be left behind by an individual who has come in contact with another individual or place.

Question 2

Why was Anthropometry replaced?

Answer 2

It was replaced due to the “west case”.

Question 3

what was Anthropometry replaced with?

Answer 3

Fingerprinting

Question 4

What is Anthropometry?

Answer 4

10 measurements of body proportions used to identify criminals.

Question 5

Definition of Forensic Science

Answer 5

The application of scientific principles to criminal law and civil matter.

Question 6

Facets of guilt

Answer 6

Motive, Means, Opportunity.

Question 7

Digital Forensics

Answer 7

detection and documentation of cybercrime.

Question 8

Anthropology

Answer 8

Study skeleton to produce a biological profile.

Question 9

Entomology

Answer 9

The use of insect evidence to determine time of death or present toxins.

Question 10

Odontology

Answer 10

The studying of teeth to ID unknown victims to determine age, or bitemark analysis.

Question 11

Serology

Answer 11

Blood typing and blood splatter analysis.

Question 12

Forensic phycology

Answer 12

Understanding how the brain of a serial criminal works.

Question 13

Pathology

Answer 13

Studying a deceased individual to identify factors leading to their death.

Question 14

Fingerprint Analysis

Answer 14

Detection, collection, identification.

Question 15

Evidence Collection

Answer 15

The real “CSI’s” / Crime scene investigation.

Question 16

Document Examination

Answer 16

Looking at forgeries and questions documents.

Question 17

Toxicology

Answer 17

Detection of drugs, poisons, and toxins in the blood.

Question 18

Ballistics

Answer 18

The interpretation of gun / Firearm evidence.

Question 19

Core Theory’s of Forensic Science

Answer 19

Chemistry, Physics, Biology, and Geology.

Question 20

Warrantless Search

Answer 20

Allows for a search without a warrant in the case of emergency circumstances.
Ex: consent was given or evidence was in plain view.

Question 21

4th Amendment

Answer 21

The right of an individual to be secure against unreasonable search and seizures.

Question 22

5th Amendment

Answer 22

The right of an individual to not incriminate themselves.

Question 23

Direct Evidence

Answer 23

First hand observations from witness or photo / video evidence.

Question 24

Circumstantial Evidence

Answer 24

Indirect evidence, such as no witness or can be argued that the defendant clearly didn’t do it.