10 Questions
Who developed the first DNA profiling test?
Sir Alec Jeffreys
Which unit examines body fluids and organs for drugs and poisons?
Toxicology unit
What is the focus of the forensic engineering unit?
Failure analysis, accident reconstruction, and causes and origins of fires or explosions
Who was the first to describe the application of science in forensic investigations?
Hans Gross
What does the latent fingerprint unit examine evidence for?
Invisible fingerprints
Which unit looks at blood samples, body fluids, hair, and skin?
Biology unit
Who utilized microcrysopy to examine evidence such as hair samples?
Walter McCrone
What is the main responsibility of a forensic scientist in court testimony?
Express an opinion as to the significance of the findings.
What does the forensic computer science unit primarily focus on?
Recovery of deleted/overwritten data.
What was Edmond Locard known for in the field of forensic science?
Locards Exchange principal- when 2 objects come in contact they exchange materials.
Test your knowledge of key figures in the history of forensic science with this quiz. Learn about the contributions of Francis Galton, Hans Gross, Edmond Locard, Albert Osborn, Leone Lattes, Calvin Goddard, and Walter McCrone.
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