Forensic Criminalistics Midterm Study Guide Quiz

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According to Locard's exchange principle, what happens when two objects come into contact with each other?

  • One object absorbs the other object
  • There is exchange of materials between them (correct)
  • There is no exchange of materials between them
  • One object disappears completely

What is the role of an expert witness in a trial?

  • To provide expert court testimony (correct)
  • To analyze evidence
  • To train law enforcement
  • To determine guilt or innocence

What is the definition of forensic science?

  • The application of science to criminal and civil laws (correct)
  • The study of criminal behavior
  • The investigation of crime scenes
  • The analysis of physical evidence

What is the role of a forensic scientist?

<p>To analyze evidence (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many public crime laboratories are operating in the United States?

<p>Around 400 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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