Unit 7 Forensics Test Review

Which of the following best describes the purpose of an autopsy?

• To determine the time of death

• To identify the cause of death

• To preserve the body for future generations

• To identify the killer

Which of the following is NOT typically included in an autopsy report?

• Cause of Death

• Time of Death

• Toxicology Results

• Suspected motive for death

Which of the following is a common reason for performing an autopsy?

• To satisfy a family's curiosity about the COD

• To determine if foul play was involved in a death

• To determine if a person had any underlying medical conditions

• All of the above

Which of the following is a tool commonly used during an autopsy?

• Hammer

• Saw

• Screwdriver

• Pliers

Which of the following is a potential limitation of an autopsy?

• it can be expensive

• it can be time consuming

• it can be emotionally difficult for loved ones

• all of the above

What is the study of insects called

• Botany

• Geology

• Entomology

• Zoology

Which of the following is NOT typically used to estimate the time of death using entomological evidence?

• The species of insects present

• The stage of development

• The temperature at time of death

• The height of the fall from which the body landed

Which of the following is an issue using entomological evidence in forensic investigations?

• Insects are too small to be useful for forensics investigations

• Insects are not always present at the crime scene

• Weather conditions can affect insect activity

• Insects are not found in all geographic regions

Which of the following is an example of a type of insect commonly used in forensic investigations?

• Mosquitoes

• Butterflies

• Flies

• Ladybugs

Which of the following describes the role of entomologists in a forensics investigation

• To collect physical evidence

• To analyze digital evidence

• To identify insect evidence

• To interview witnesses