Forensic Quiz: Test Your Forensic Science Vocabulary

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What is the definition of a primary crime scene?

The original location of a crime or accident (correct)

An alternate location where additional evidence may be found

Any physical location in which a crime has occurred or is suspected of having occurred

A person thought to be capable of committing a crime

What is the definition of an accomplice?

A person associated with someone suspected of committing a crime (correct)

A person thought to be capable of committing a crime

Statement of where a suspect was at the time of a crime

An alternate location where additional evidence may be found

What does testimonial evidence refer to?

Physical evidence that refers to any material items

Any material items that would be present at the crime scene, on the victims, or found in a suspect’s possession

Oral or written statements given to police as well as court testimony by people who witnessed an event (correct)

Physical evidence that is found in small but measurable amounts

What is the purpose of trace evidence?

To link a suspect with a crime scene or a victim Signup and view all the answers

What does physical evidence refer to?

Any material items that would be present at the crime scene, on the victims, or found in a suspect’s possession Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of a secondary crime scene?

An alternate location where additional evidence may be found Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of collecting evidence at a crime scene?

To give detectives leads to work with in the case Signup and view all the answers

Which unit documents the crime scene in detail and collects any physical evidence?

CSI UNIT Signup and view all the answers

Who is often present to help determine if any search warrants are required to proceed and obtains those warrants from a judge?

DISTRICT ATTORNEY Signup and view all the answers

Which discipline involves the analysis of body fluids and dried stains such as blood, semen, and saliva?

Biology/DNA Signup and view all the answers

Which step in the crime scene protocol involves creating a pictorial record of the scene as well as a rough sketch?

Document Signup and view all the answers

Which discipline involves the identification and comparison of materials from fires, explosions, paints, and glass?

Trace Chemistry Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for securing the crime scene so no evidence is destroyed and detaining persons of interest in the crime?

POLICE OFFICERS Signup and view all the answers

Which step in the protocol helps identify possible evidence, the point of entry and point of exit, and outline the general layout of the crime scene?

Examine Signup and view all the answers

Which discipline involves the study of bullets and ammunition through the comparison of fired bullets, cartridges, guns, and gunpowder patterns?

Ballistics (Firearms) Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Crime Scene Investigation

A primary crime scene is the original location where a crime was committed.

Key Players and Roles

An accomplice is a person who helps or assists in the commission of a crime.
The crime scene investigator documents the crime scene in detail and collects any physical evidence.
A prosecutor is often present to help determine if any search warrants are required to proceed and obtains those warrants from a judge.
Police officers are responsible for securing the crime scene so no evidence is destroyed and detaining persons of interest in the crime.

Evidence and Protocol

Physical evidence refers to objects that can link a suspect to a crime scene.
Trace evidence is used to link a suspect to a crime scene and includes small, often invisible, details.
The purpose of collecting evidence at a crime scene is to gather information to aid in the investigation and solve the crime.
Testimonial evidence refers to statements made by witnesses or victims.
The purpose of creating a pictorial record of the scene, as well as a rough sketch, is to create a permanent and detailed record of the crime scene.

Forensic Disciplines

Forensic biology involves the analysis of body fluids and dried stains such as blood, semen, and saliva.
Forensic chemistry involves the identification and comparison of materials from fires, explosions, paints, and glass.
Forensic ballistics involves the study of bullets and ammunition through the comparison of fired bullets, cartridges, guns, and gunpowder patterns.

Crime Scene Protocol

The walk-through step in the crime scene protocol helps identify possible evidence, the point of entry and point of exit, and outline the general layout of the crime scene.
The documentation step involves creating a pictorial record of the scene as well as a rough sketch.
A secondary crime scene is any location that is related to the original crime scene, but is not the original location where the crime was committed.

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Test your knowledge of crime scene vocabulary with this quiz based on T. Trimpe's 2006 forensic science resource. Brush up on terms like primary crime scene, secondary crime scene, suspect, and more.

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