Introduction to Forensics

Which of the following is the best definition of forensic science?

• The science of studying dead people.
• The application of science to the law.
• The application of science to medicine.
• The study of poisons.

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NGSS.HS-PS1-2

Which entity maintains the largest crime laboratory in the world? 

• LAPD
• Scotland Yard
• FBI
• RHPD

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

What is another name for Forensic Science?

• Polygraph
• Criminalistics
• Forensics
• Anthropology

An autopsy is performed to find out

• how and why the victim died

• what the victim's last meal was

• what the victim's personality was like

• whether the victim was responsible for the crime

Who is devised a method for typing dried blood?

• Orfila

• McCrone

• Lattes

• Galton

Who is considered the father of toxicology?

• Lattes

• Orfila

• Locard

• Osborn

Who developed a method for classifying fingerprints?

• Galton

• Osborn

• McCrone

• Orfila

Who is the father of criminalistics?

• McCrone

• Locard

• Orfila

• Galton

"Whenever two objects come in contact with one another, traces are exchanged." What is this statement?

• Miranda rights

• Locard Exchange Principle

• Definition of forensics

• the Bill of Rights

Who was the first person to use comparison microscopes to determine if a bullet was shot by a particular firearm?

• McCrone

• Goddard

• Galton

• Lattes