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What is the primary role of a forensic scientist?
What is the primary role of a forensic scientist?
- To apply scientific principles to criminal and civil laws (correct)
- To provide technical support to law enforcement agencies
- To collect and analyze physical evidence at crime scenes
- To solve crimes through investigation
Which of the following individuals is considered the 'father of forensic toxicology'?
Which of the following individuals is considered the 'father of forensic toxicology'?
- Walter McCrone
- Alphonse Bertillon
- Francis Galton
- Mathieu Orfila (correct)
Which of these techniques was developed to determine if a particular gun fired a bullet?
Which of these techniques was developed to determine if a particular gun fired a bullet?
- Comparison microscopy (correct)
- Document examination
- Blood type identification
- Fingerprint classification
What is the primary purpose of the physical science unit in a crime laboratory?
What is the primary purpose of the physical science unit in a crime laboratory?
What is the Locard Exchange Principle?
What is the Locard Exchange Principle?
What has contributed to the increasing number of crime laboratories?
What has contributed to the increasing number of crime laboratories?
What is a key function of a forensic scientist?
What is a key function of a forensic scientist?
Which of the following is NOT part of the scientific method used by forensic scientists?
Which of the following is NOT part of the scientific method used by forensic scientists?
What is the role of an expert witness in a court trial?
What is the role of an expert witness in a court trial?
Which unit within a crime laboratory is responsible for processing and examining evidence for latent fingerprints?
Which unit within a crime laboratory is responsible for processing and examining evidence for latent fingerprints?
What is the purpose of the crime-scene investigation unit within a crime laboratory?
What is the purpose of the crime-scene investigation unit within a crime laboratory?
Which unit within a crime laboratory applies specialized photographic techniques for recording and examining physical evidence?
Which unit within a crime laboratory applies specialized photographic techniques for recording and examining physical evidence?
What is the primary purpose of an expert witness appearing in person to provide testimony in court?
What is the primary purpose of an expert witness appearing in person to provide testimony in court?
What is the main purpose of evidence technician training in crime laboratories?
What is the main purpose of evidence technician training in crime laboratories?
Which of the following is NOT a special forensic science service available to the law enforcement community?
Which of the following is NOT a special forensic science service available to the law enforcement community?
What is the primary focus of forensic odontology?
What is the primary focus of forensic odontology?
Which of the following is the main focus of forensic engineering?
Which of the following is the main focus of forensic engineering?
What is the primary purpose of forensic computer and digital analysis?
What is the primary purpose of forensic computer and digital analysis?
