Forensics Semester Exam

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What is the main purpose of hair?

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The main purpose of hair is to enhance appearance, protect the body, regulate temperature in the body, and insulate the body.

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What should a crime-scene sketch include?

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A crime-scene sketch should include a scale of distance, a North direction, and the date and location of the crime scene, but not the type of search pattern that was used.

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What is the documented and unbroken transfer of evidence known as?

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The documented and unbroken transfer of evidence is known as Chain of Custody.

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Which of the following is NOT a source of natural fibers?

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Laboratory is NOT a source of natural fibers; natural fibers come from plants, animals, and minerals.

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What techniques do fingerprint examiners use to identify a match?

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Fingerprint examiners use digital technology, physical matching of minutiae patterns, and ridge count to identify a match.

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What is Locard’s Exchange Principle?

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Locard’s Exchange Principle states that the perpetrator of a crime will bring something into the crime scene and leave with something from it, and that both can be used as forensic evidence.

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What is the Frye Standard?

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The Frye Standard is a test to determine the admissibility of scientific evidence in court, requiring that the evidence be generally accepted by the relevant scientific community.

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What is the Daubert Ruling?

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The Daubert Ruling is a legal standard used to determine the admissibility of expert witnesses' testimony, focusing on the methodology and principles underlying the evidence.

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What is the significance of a scale of distance in a crime scene sketch?

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A scale of distance in a crime scene sketch provides an accurate representation of the size and layout of the crime scene, which is crucial for investigations.

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What are natural fibers?

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Natural fibers are fibers that are obtained from plants, animals, or minerals, and are used in textiles and other materials.