Unit 1 Intro to Forensics Flashcard

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Which branch of forensic science is able to match projectiles to firearms?

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Ballistics

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The application of science to matters of the law is called:

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Criminalistics

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Which branch of forensic science evaluates offenders to determine if they are competent to stand trial? Options: Polygraphy, Odontology, Psychiatry, Anthropology, Entomology

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Psychiatry

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Which branch of forensic science identifies body fluids at crime scenes or on evidence?

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Serology

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Which branch of forensic science identifies the cause of drug overdoses or poisonings?

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Toxicology

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Which branch of forensic science investigates accidents dealing with transportation, structure collapses, and product liability?

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Engineering

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Which branch of forensic science involves studying the medical history of victims and determining the cause and circumstance of death?

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Pathology

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Which branch of forensic science is used to trace crimes dealing with electronic records or identity theft?

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Computer Science

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Which branch of forensic science uses dental marks for the identification of corpses?

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Odontology

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Which branch of forensic science uses insects to determine time and location of death?

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Entomology