Forensic Science Chapter 1 Unit Test (2024)

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37 questions

Instructions

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Forensic Science Chapter 1 Unit Test (2024)

Last updated over 1 year ago

37 questions

Instructions

No cellphones for duration of class.

Here is a link to the Chapter One Textbook.

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Give a senario where two eyewitnesses give very different accounts. Give three reasons based on this chapter why the accounts are different.
Keep entire response to 5 sentences. (Use your words deliberately). Run on sentences will be ignored. I will be looking at terminology and clarity of your responses when grading.

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No cellphones for duration of class.

Here is a link to the Chapter One Textbook.

Give a senario where two eyewitnesses give very different accounts. Give three reasons based on this chapter why the accounts are different.
Keep entire response to 5 sentences. (Use your words deliberately). Run on sentences will be ignored. I will be looking at terminology and clarity of your responses when grading.

A fact is a statement or information that can be verified.

True

False

What we perceive about a person depends, in part, on their mannerisms and gestures.

True

False

Through our senses of sight, taste, hearing, smell, and touch, we gather information every single moment about what is around us.

True

False

Our emotional state influences our ability to see and hear what is happening around us.

True

False

The first task of forensic scientists is to find, examine, and evaluate evidence from a crime scene.

True

False

One of the most important tools of the forensic investigator is the ability to:

observe, interpret and report observations clearly.

None of these choices.

observe, interpret and report assumptions clearly.

observe, interpret and report opinions clearly.

Perception: Select all that apply.

is not always accurate.

does not change,

does not always reflect reality.

is faulty.

Criminal investigations depend on the observation skills of all involved. Those involved include: Select all that apply.

Forensic derives from the Latin word, forensis, which means:

of the forum.

from the facts.

of the consensus.

with the evidence.

This psychologist who has spent the last 50 years studying faces and is a leading expert on facial analysis and deception.

Carlo Ferrier

Michael Evans

Sherlock Holmes

Paul Ekman

Early research led to a major discovery that changed how scientists view human expression. It was found that our expressions are:

biologically  programmed.

neither learned nor biologically programmed.

learned.

both learned and biologically programmed.

The verbal testimony of a forensic scientist alone may not be entered into evidence without:

the proper explanation.

the necessary proof of facts, whether oral or written.

All of these choices.

the proper documentation.

Whether observing at a crime scene or examining collected evidence in the laboratory, the forensic examiner must be able to: Select all that apply.

identify the evidence.

record the evidence.

determine the significance of the evidence.

physically reproduce the crime.

A person who has seen someone or something and can communicate these facts is:

an eyewitness.

witness.

court reporter.

personal observer.

When evaluating eyewitness testimony, the investigator must discriminate between fact and:

opinion

validity

observation

perception

To ensure all evidence is found, a crime scene is often laid out in a:

map

grid

topographical survey

timeline

An interesting aspect of our perception is that we:

None of these choices.

believe what we told, because other witnesses are more accurate than our own

believe what we see and hear because our ability to be accurate is a skill.

believe what we see and hear, even though our ability to be accurate is flawed.

Eyewitness accounts of crime-scene events vary considerably from one person to another. What you observe depends on your level of: Select all that apply.

stress.

education.

interest.

concentration and the amount and kind of distraction that may be present.

Sequence the order of how information is processed in the brain. (Start at beginning on top of list).

Sensory information
Long term memory
Attention and Focus
Short term memory
Perception

The forensic scientist has many duties. Which of these is not a job
for a forensic scientist?

search for evidence

sign a Cause of Death document

question a suspect

give evidence in court

Vocabulary: The ability to identify a concept or problem,
to isolate its component parts,to organize information fordecision making, to establish
criteria for evaluation, and to draw appropriate conclusions

Vocabulary: deriving the consequences from the facts using a series of logical steps

Vocabulary: relating to the acpplication of scientific knowledge to legal questions.

Vocabulary: a person who has seen someone or something and can communicate these facts.

Vocabulary: Conclusions drawn from assumptions and known facts

Vocabulary: a statement or assertion of information that can be verified.

Vocabulary: personal belief founded on judgment rather than on direct experience or knowledge.

Vocabulary: Interpreting information recieved from the senses.

Which law is commonly enacted by government agencies?

Administrative Law

Equity Law

Common Law

Criminal Law

What law primarily governs disputes between individuals and organizations?

Equity Law

Administrative Law

Civil Law

Criminal Law

What type of law is created as a result of court decisions over time?

Statutory Law

Administrative Law

Civil Law

Common Law

What is the standard of proof in most civil cases?

Preponderance of evidence

Clear evidence

Beyond reasonable doubt

Substantial evidence

What are possible remedies in a criminal case?

Fines, community service, probation, and/or incarceration

Issuing a public apology

Compensation to victim

Community recognition

What field did the Frye ruling originally pertain to?

Fingerprint analysis

Blood sample analysis

Polygraph test validity

DNA testing

Why is Daubert Standard significant in forensic science?

Regulates use of forensic labs

Determines scientific validity of forensic methods

Helps in identification of the suspect

Guides the crime scene investigation process

What are suspects informed of through Miranda rights? Select all that apply.

A fact is a statement or information that can be verified.

True

False

What we perceive about a person depends, in part, on their mannerisms and gestures.

True

False

Through our senses of sight, taste, hearing, smell, and touch, we gather information every single moment about what is around us.

True

False

Our emotional state influences our ability to see and hear what is happening around us.

True

False

The first task of forensic scientists is to find, examine, and evaluate evidence from a crime scene.

True

False

One of the most important tools of the forensic investigator is the ability to:

observe, interpret and report observations clearly.

None of these choices.

observe, interpret and report assumptions clearly.

observe, interpret and report opinions clearly.

Perception: Select all that apply.

is not always accurate.

does not change,

does not always reflect reality.

is faulty.

Criminal investigations depend on the observation skills of all involved.  Those involved include: Select all that apply.

advocates

forensic scientists

police investigators

pedestrians

witnesses

Forensic derives from the Latin word, forensis, which means:

of the forum.

from the facts.

of the consensus.

with the evidence.

This psychologist who has spent the last 50 years studying faces and is a leading expert on facial analysis and deception.

Carlo Ferrier

Michael Evans

Sherlock Holmes

Paul Ekman

Early research led to a major discovery that changed how scientists view human expression.  It was found that our expressions are:

biologically  programmed.

neither learned nor biologically programmed.

learned.

both learned and biologically programmed.

The verbal testimony of a forensic scientist alone may not be entered into evidence without:

the proper explanation.

the necessary proof of facts, whether oral or written.

All of these choices.

the proper documentation.

Whether observing at a crime scene or examining collected evidence in the laboratory, the forensic examiner must be able to: Select all that apply.

identify the evidence.

record the evidence.

determine the significance of the evidence.

physically reproduce the crime.

A person who has seen someone or something and can communicate these facts is:

an eyewitness.

witness.

court reporter.

personal observer.

When evaluating eyewitness testimony, the investigator must discriminate between fact and:

opinion

validity

observation

perception

To ensure all evidence is found, a crime scene is often laid out in a:

map

grid

topographical survey

timeline

An interesting aspect of our perception is that we:

None of these choices.

believe what we told, because other witnesses are more accurate than our own

believe what we see and hear because our ability to be accurate is a skill.

believe what we see and hear, even though our ability to be accurate is flawed.

Eyewitness accounts of crime-scene events vary considerably from one person to another. What you observe depends on your level of: Select all that apply.

stress.

education.

interest.

concentration and the amount and kind of distraction that may be present.

Sequence the order of how information is processed in the brain. (Start at beginning on top of list).

Sensory information

Long term memory

Attention and Focus

Short term memory

Perception

The forensic scientist has many duties. Which of these is not a job
for a forensic scientist?

search for evidence

sign a Cause of Death document

question a suspect

give evidence in court

Vocabulary: The ability to identify a concept or problem,
to isolate its component parts,to organize information fordecision making, to establish
criteria for evaluation, and to draw appropriate conclusions

observation

perception

logical

deductive reasoning

forensic

evidence

opinion

analytical skills

fact

eyewitness

Vocabulary: deriving the consequences from the facts using a series of logical steps

deductive reasoning

eyewitness

evidence

analytical skills

logical

observation

fact

perception

opinion

forensic

Vocabulary: relating to the acpplication of scientific knowledge to legal questions.

evidence

forensic

analytical skills

eyewitness

fact

deductive reasoning

opinion

logical

observation

perception

Vocabulary: a person who has seen someone or something and can communicate these facts.

fact

opinion

logical

evidence

forensic

observation

analytical skills

deductive reasoning

eyewitness

perception

Vocabulary: Conclusions drawn from assumptions and known facts

fact

analytical skills

logical

perception

evidence

eyewitness

forensic

deductive reasoning

opinion

observation

Vocabulary: a statement or assertion of information that can be verified.

eyewitness

observation

evidence

perception

opinion

forensic

analytical skills

deductive reasoning

logical

fact

Vocabulary: personal belief founded on judgment rather than on direct experience or knowledge.

perception

analytical skills

evidence

observation

opinion

eyewitness

logical

forensic

deductive reasoning

fact

Vocabulary: Interpreting information recieved from the senses.

observation

forensic

perception

evidence

opinion

fact

logical

deductive reasoning

analytical skills

eyewitness

Which law is commonly enacted by government agencies?

Administrative Law

Equity Law

Common Law

Criminal Law

What law primarily governs disputes between individuals and organizations?

Equity Law

Administrative Law

Civil Law

Criminal Law

What type of law is created as a result of court decisions over time?

Statutory Law

Administrative Law

Civil Law

Common Law

What is the standard of proof in most civil cases?

Preponderance of evidence

Clear evidence

Beyond reasonable doubt

Substantial evidence

What are possible remedies in a criminal case?

Fines, community service, probation, and/or incarceration

Issuing a public apology

Compensation to victim

Community recognition

What field did the Frye ruling originally pertain to?

Fingerprint analysis

Blood sample analysis

Polygraph test validity

DNA testing

Why is Daubert Standard significant in forensic science?

Regulates use of forensic labs

Determines scientific validity of forensic methods

Helps in identification of the suspect

Guides the crime scene investigation process

What are suspects informed of through Miranda rights? Select all that apply.

Right to a speedy trial

If you cannot afford a lawyer, one will be provided for you at the government’s expense.

The right to perjury.

Right to remain silent

Right to be considered innocent

Right to an attorney

Anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law.

Forensic Science Chapter 1 Unit Test (2024)

Forensic Science Chapter 1 Unit Test (2024)

A fact is a statement or information that can be verified.

What we perceive about a person depends, in part, on their mannerisms and gestures.

Through our senses of sight, taste, hearing, smell, and touch, we gather information every single moment about what is around us.

Our emotional state influences our ability to see and hear what is happening around us.

The first task of forensic scientists is to find, examine, and evaluate evidence from a crime scene.

One of the most important tools of the forensic investigator is the ability to:

Perception: Select all that apply.

Criminal investigations depend on the observation skills of all involved. Those involved include: Select all that apply.

Forensic derives from the Latin word, forensis, which means:

This psychologist who has spent the last 50 years studying faces and is a leading expert on facial analysis and deception.

Early research led to a major discovery that changed how scientists view human expression. It was found that our expressions are:

The verbal testimony of a forensic scientist alone may not be entered into evidence without:

Whether observing at a crime scene or examining collected evidence in the laboratory, the forensic examiner must be able to: Select all that apply.

A person who has seen someone or something and can communicate these facts is:

When evaluating eyewitness testimony, the investigator must discriminate between fact and:

To ensure all evidence is found, a crime scene is often laid out in a:

An interesting aspect of our perception is that we:

Eyewitness accounts of crime-scene events vary considerably from one person to another. What you observe depends on your level of: Select all that apply.

Sequence the order of how information is processed in the brain. (Start at beginning on top of list).

The forensic scientist has many duties. Which of these is not a jobfor a forensic scientist?

Vocabulary: The ability to identify a concept or problem,to isolate its component parts,to organize information fordecision making, to establishcriteria for evaluation, and to draw appropriate conclusions

Vocabulary: deriving the consequences from the facts using a series of logical steps

Vocabulary: relating to the acpplication of scientific knowledge to legal questions.

Vocabulary: a person who has seen someone or something and can communicate these facts.

Vocabulary: Conclusions drawn from assumptions and known facts

Vocabulary: a statement or assertion of information that can be verified.

Vocabulary: personal belief founded on judgment rather than on direct experience or knowledge.

Vocabulary: Interpreting information recieved from the senses.

Which law is commonly enacted by government agencies?

What law primarily governs disputes between individuals and organizations?

What type of law is created as a result of court decisions over time?

What is the standard of proof in most civil cases?

What are possible remedies in a criminal case?

What field did the Frye ruling originally pertain to?

Why is Daubert Standard significant in forensic science?

What are suspects informed of through Miranda rights? Select all that apply.

The forensic scientist has many duties. Which of these is not a job
for a forensic scientist?

Vocabulary: The ability to identify a concept or problem,
to isolate its component parts,to organize information fordecision making, to establish
criteria for evaluation, and to draw appropriate conclusions