Question 1

Use the product rule to determine the frequency of occurrence of an individual in the population exhibiting a blood sample with the following factors included:

Accepted Answer

Frequency = (0.16 x 0.59 x 0.07 x 0.03)x 100% = 0.0198%

Question 2

A computerized archive of information relating to a specific type of physical evidence is a(n):

Accepted Answer

A) Evidence database. 
B) Information database. 
C) Comparison database. 
D) Forensic database. 
A) Evidence database. 
B) Information database. 
C) Comparison database. 
D) Forensic database. D

Question 3

Determining that an explosive mixture contains dynamite is an example of the process of comparison.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

Class characteristics are properties of evidence that can be associated only with a group and never with a single ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Class characteristics are properties of evidence that...

Question 5

The "jigsaw fit" of known and questioned fragments is important for court presentation primarily because:

Accepted Answer

A) It is a quick way of demonstrating how the object broke. 
B) Courts and juries are too nonscientific to understand it any other way. 
C) Instrumental analysis is too complicated to explain to nontechnical juries. 
D) This method will definitely demonstrate common origin when a match is made. 
A) It is a quick way of demonstrating how the object broke. 
B) Courts and juries are too nonscientific to understand it any other way. 
C) Instrumental analysis is too complicated to explain to nontechnical juries. 
D) This method will definitely demonstrate common origin when a match is made.

Question 6

The purpose of ________ is to determine the physical or chemical identity of a substance.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The purpose of ________ is to determine...

Question 7

Physical evidence can be used to exonerate or exclude a person from suspicion if:

Accepted Answer

A) It is collected in accordance with the Fourth Amendment. 
B) The standard reference sample (control)from the person does not share characteristics with evidence at the crime scene. 
C) It does not have a well-documented chain of custody. 
D) Evidence taken from suspect is obtained voluntarily. 
A) It is collected in accordance with the Fourth Amendment. 
B) The standard reference sample (control)from the person does not share characteristics with evidence at the crime scene. 
C) It does not have a well-documented chain of custody. 
D) Evidence taken from suspect is obtained voluntarily.

Question 8

The corroborative use of physical evidence means that it can be used to:

Accepted Answer

A) Provide a lead to give the investigation direction. 
B) Establish a definite identity. 
C) Support other investigative findings. 
D) Rule out a particular suspect. 
A) Provide a lead to give the investigation direction. 
B) Establish a definite identity. 
C) Support other investigative findings. 
D) Rule out a particular suspect.

Question 9

List five examples of each of the following types of physical evidence: biological materials, impressions, and manufactured items.

Accepted Answer

(should include points such as):
Biologi

Question 10

Name three forensic databases and describe the type of information stored in each.

Accepted Answer

(should include points such as):
-Integr

Question 11

The value of class physical evidence lies in its ability to corroborate events with data in a manner that is, as nearly as possible, free of human error and bias.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Match the word in Column 1 to its definition in Column 2. Each answer can only be used once.
A)Database containing shoe prints
B)Properties of evidence that can be attributed to a common source with an extremely high degree of certainty
C)The process of determining a substance's physical or chemical identity
D)The process for developing DNA profiles from a buccal swab in 90 minutes or less
E)Properties of evidence that can be associated only with a group and never with a single source
F)The process of ascertaining whether two or more objects have a common origin
G)Database containing fingerprints
H)Database containing ballistics information
I)Database containing DNA profiles
J)Formula for determining how frequently a certain combination of characteristics occurs in a population.
-Comparison

Accepted Answer

The answer of Match the word in Column 1 to...

Question 13

Evidence having class characteristics can:

Accepted Answer

A) Exonerate an innocent suspect. 
B) Link a person to a crime with a high degree of certainty. 
C) Always be fitted together in the manner of a jigsaw puzzle. 
D) Have no evidential value. 
A) Exonerate an innocent suspect. 
B) Link a person to a crime with a high degree of certainty. 
C) Always be fitted together in the manner of a jigsaw puzzle. 
D) Have no evidential value.

Question 14

The value of class physical evidence lies in its ability to:

Accepted Answer

A) State with certainty the identity of the perpetrator. 
B) Corroborate events with data in a manner nearly without bias. 
C) Determine the probability of the occurrence of an event. 
D) Determine the quality of forensic analyses carried out on the evidence. 
A) State with certainty the identity of the perpetrator. 
B) Corroborate events with data in a manner nearly without bias. 
C) Determine the probability of the occurrence of an event. 
D) Determine the quality of forensic analyses carried out on the evidence.

Question 15

Physical evidence is considered to have ________ as/than that of eyewitness (testimonial)evidence.

Accepted Answer

A) The same value 
B) Greater value 
C) Less value 
A) The same value 
B) Greater value 
C) Less value

Question 16

The greatest weakness of class evidence is that examiners cannot assign exact or even approximate probability values to the comparison of most class evidence.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Evidence having class characteristics can exonerate an innocent suspect.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Juries often accord scientific evidence lesser weight than other evidence.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Match the word in Column 1 to its definition in Column 2. Each answer can only be used once.
A)Database containing shoe prints
B)Properties of evidence that can be attributed to a common source with an extremely high degree of certainty
C)The process of determining a substance's physical or chemical identity
D)The process for developing DNA profiles from a buccal swab in 90 minutes or less
E)Properties of evidence that can be associated only with a group and never with a single source
F)The process of ascertaining whether two or more objects have a common origin
G)Database containing fingerprints
H)Database containing ballistics information
I)Database containing DNA profiles
J)Formula for determining how frequently a certain combination of characteristics occurs in a population.
-AFIS

Accepted Answer

The answer of Match the word in Column 1 to...

Question 20

Class characteristics are properties of evidence that can be attributed to a common source with an extremely high degree of certainty.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Use the product rule to determine the frequency of occurrence of an individual in the population exhibiting a blood sample with the following factors included:

A computerized archive of information relating to a specific type of physical evidence is a(n):

Determining that an explosive mixture contains dynamite is an example of the process of comparison.

Class characteristics are properties of evidence that can be associated only with a group and never with a single ________.

The "jigsaw fit" of known and questioned fragments is important for court presentation primarily because:

The purpose of ________ is to determine the physical or chemical identity of a substance.

Physical evidence can be used to exonerate or exclude a person from suspicion if:

The corroborative use of physical evidence means that it can be used to:

List five examples of each of the following types of physical evidence: biological materials, impressions, and manufactured items.

Name three forensic databases and describe the type of information stored in each.

The value of class physical evidence lies in its ability to corroborate events with data in a manner that is, as nearly as possible, free of human error and bias.

Evidence having class characteristics can:

The value of class physical evidence lies in its ability to:

Physical evidence is considered to have ________ as/than that of eyewitness (testimonial)evidence.

The greatest weakness of class evidence is that examiners cannot assign exact or even approximate probability values to the comparison of most class evidence.

Evidence having class characteristics can exonerate an innocent suspect.

Juries often accord scientific evidence lesser weight than other evidence.

Class characteristics are properties of evidence that can be attributed to a common source with an extremely high degree of certainty.

Introduction

The Crime Scene

Crime Scene Reconstruction: Blood Stain Pattern Analysis

Death Investigation

Fingerprints

Forensic Biometrics

The Microscope

Firearms, Tool Marks, and Other Impressions

Matter, Light, and Glass Examination

Hairs and Fibers

Drugs

Forensic Toxicology

Metals, Paint, and Soil

Forensic Serology

DNA: The Indispensable Forensic Science Tool

Forensic Aspects of Fire and Explosion Investigation

Document Examination

Computer Forensics

Mobile Device Forensics

Filters

Exam 3: Physical Evidence

Use the product rule to determine the frequency of occurrence of an individual in the population exhibiting a blood sample with the following factors included:

A computerized archive of information relating to a specific type of physical evidence is a(n):

Determining that an explosive mixture contains dynamite is an example of the process of comparison.

Class characteristics are properties of evidence that can be associated only with a group and never with a single ________.

The "jigsaw fit" of known and questioned fragments is important for court presentation primarily because:

The purpose of ________ is to determine the physical or chemical identity of a substance.

Physical evidence can be used to exonerate or exclude a person from suspicion if:

The corroborative use of physical evidence means that it can be used to:

List five examples of each of the following types of physical evidence: biological materials, impressions, and manufactured items.

Name three forensic databases and describe the type of information stored in each.

The value of class physical evidence lies in its ability to corroborate events with data in a manner that is, as nearly as possible, free of human error and bias.

Evidence having class characteristics can:

The value of class physical evidence lies in its ability to:

Physical evidence is considered to have ________ as/than that of eyewitness (testimonial)evidence.

The greatest weakness of class evidence is that examiners cannot assign exact or even approximate probability values to the comparison of most class evidence.

Evidence having class characteristics can exonerate an innocent suspect.

Juries often accord scientific evidence lesser weight than other evidence.

Class characteristics are properties of evidence that can be attributed to a common source with an extremely high degree of certainty.

Introduction

The Crime Scene

Crime Scene Reconstruction: Blood Stain Pattern Analysis

Death Investigation

Fingerprints

Forensic Biometrics

The Microscope

Firearms, Tool Marks, and Other Impressions

Matter, Light, and Glass Examination

Hairs and Fibers

Drugs

Forensic Toxicology

Metals, Paint, and Soil

Forensic Serology

DNA: The Indispensable Forensic Science Tool

Forensic Aspects of Fire and Explosion Investigation

Document Examination

Computer Forensics

Mobile Device Forensics

Filters