Forensic Science Chapter 1

What is one of the tasks of a forensic scientist in the courtroom?

• To defend the accused

• To analyze and present physical evidence

• To act as a judge

• To interview witnesses

What is the broadest definition of Forensic Science?

• The study of ancient artifacts

• The application of science to law

• The analysis of weather patterns

• The exploration of space

Who are some individuals credited with developing forensic science principles?

• Newton, Einstein, Curie

• Bertillon, Galton, Lattes, Goddard, Osborn, Locard

• Darwin, Mendel, Watson

• Turing, Babbage, Lovelace

Which of the following is NOT a focus of forensic science according to the text?

• Application of science to law

• Development of new scientific theories

• Identification of physical evidence

• Comparison of physical evidence

Forensic science helps in identifying or comparing what?

• Digital data

• Physical evidence

• Historical documents

• Astronomical phenomena

What is the main focus of forensic science as per the text?

• Space exploration

• Application of science to law

• Culinary arts

• Music theory

What is the primary goal of forensic science?

• To entertain

• To apply science to law

• To create art

• To explore new planets

What is Figure 1.3 illustrating?

• Fingerprinting techniques

• DNA sequencing

• Bertillon’s system of bodily measurements

• Modern forensic analysis

Which of the following is NOT related to Alphonse Bertillon?

• Bodily measurements

• Personal identification

• Forensic toxicology

• 1879

What is the significance of the year 1879 in forensic science?

• Introduction of DNA analysis

• Development of Bertillon’s identification system

• First use of fingerprinting

• Establishment of forensic toxicology