Forensics Unit 1 Review

What is the goal of Forensics?

• To use scientific evidence to solve crimes

• To make crime shows

• To watch crime shows

• To make judgements about crimes

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What is the proper method of transporting a microscope?

• By the body

• By the arm and base

• By the objective and eyepiece

• By the stage

How will you see a specimen under the microscope?

• Upside down and flipped

• The same as it was

Good observation skills come naturally and do not need to be trained.

• true

• false

If we remember seeing something happen, we can trust that it happened just as we think it did.

• true

• false

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The innocence project is an organization that seeks to get wrongfully convicted persons out of prison using advancements in science.

• true

• false

A forensic scientist is called to a court of law to provide ____

• fact

• opinion

• judgement

• reflection

Our state of mind affects how we observe our surroundings. What mental state is the best for observing?

• happy

• relaxed

• nervous

• excited

All of these are ways to improve observational skill except ______

• Look at the entire area, not just the body, weapons, or signs of break in

• Observe everything big and small

• When collecting evidence, record only things that you are sure are important

• Write down and photograph everything

The forensic scientist has many duties. Which of these is NOT a job of a forensic expert?

• Present evidence in court

• Make judgements without cause

• Analyze evidence

• Search for evidence

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