Forensic Science Review

Front

What type of evidence is provided by an eyewitness to a crime?

Back

Direct evidence.

Front

What is the first job of a police officer at a crime scene?

Back

Make sure the scene is safe.

Front

What are loops, whorls, and arches used to describe?

Back

Fingerprints.

Front

True or False: A medical examiner determines the cause of death through autopsy.

Back

True.

Front

What does CSI stand for?

Back

Crime Scene Investigator.

Front

What is circumstantial evidence?

Back

Evidence that relies on an inference to connect it to a conclusion of fact.

Front

What is the role of a forensic scientist?

Back

To analyze physical evidence from crime scenes.

Front

What is the purpose of securing a crime scene?

Back

To preserve evidence and ensure the safety of individuals.

Front

What is the significance of DNA evidence in forensic science?

Back

It can uniquely identify individuals based on their genetic makeup.

Front

What is the difference between class evidence and individual evidence?

Back

Class evidence can be associated with a group, while individual evidence can be linked to a single source.