Forensics 2024 S1 EXAM

Front

What shape will a drop of blood striking a surface at a 90-degree angle be close to?

Back

Circular

Front

Is it true that the majority of DNA in all humans is the same?

Back

True

Front

What does the luminal test indicate to an investigator?

Back

Whether or not a stain is blood

Front

Is mitochondrial DNA inherited from the father?

Back

False

Front

What is the first step in processing a crime scene?

Back

Securing the perimeter

Front

What is the purpose of securing the perimeter at a crime scene?

Back

To prevent contamination and preserve evidence.

Front

What is the significance of blood spatter analysis in forensics?

Back

It helps to reconstruct the events of a crime.

Front

What type of DNA is used for maternal lineage tracing?

Back

Mitochondrial DNA

Front

What is the role of forensic entomology?

Back

To estimate the time of death using insect activity.

Front

What is the difference between class evidence and individual evidence?

Back

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