Forensic Science History Quiz
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Who developed the first DNA profiling test?

  • Walter McCrone
  • Sir Alec Jeffreys (correct)
  • Leone Lattes
  • Albert Osborn

    • Which unit examines body fluids and organs for drugs and poisons?

  • Physical science unit
  • Toxicology unit (correct)
  • Biology unit
  • Firearm unit

    • What is the focus of the forensic engineering unit?

  • Examines digital science
  • Examine invisible fingerprints
  • Failure analysis, accident reconstruction, and causes and origins of fires or explosions (correct)
  • Look at teeth

    • Who was the first to describe the application of science in forensic investigations?

    <p>Hans Gross</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the latent fingerprint unit examine evidence for?

    <p>Invisible fingerprints</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which unit looks at blood samples, body fluids, hair, and skin?

    <p>Biology unit</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who utilized microcrysopy to examine evidence such as hair samples?

    <p>Walter McCrone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main responsibility of a forensic scientist in court testimony?

    <p>Express an opinion as to the significance of the findings.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the forensic computer science unit primarily focus on?

    <p>Recovery of deleted/overwritten data.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Edmond Locard known for in the field of forensic science?

    <p>Locards Exchange principal- when 2 objects come in contact they exchange materials.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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