Forensic Basics and Classification of Evidence

What is the primary goal of forensic science?

• To prove guilt

• To uncover factual evidence

• To determine sentencing

• To interpret laws

Which of the following is NOT a type of evidence in forensic investigations?

• Direct evidence

• Circumstantial evidence

• Speculative evidence

• Class evidence

What is the term for evidence that can be used to imply a fact but does not directly prove it?

• Direct evidence

• Circumstantial evidence

• Individual evidence

• Class evidence

Which skill is crucial for a forensic investigator when examining collected evidence?

• Ability to make assumptions

• Ability to determine the significance of the evidence

• Ability to manipulate evidence

• Ability to work alone

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What is the purpose of laying out a crime scene in a grid?

• To create a map for the jury

• To ensure all evidence is found

• To determine the order of events

• To separate different types of evidence

What factor does NOT typically affect eyewitness accounts of crime scenes?

• Level of stress

• Amount of distraction

• Witness's height

• Level of concentration

Which type of evidence narrows identity to a group of persons or things?

• Individual evidence

• Class evidence

• Trace evidence

• Direct evidence

What is the term for materials transferred when two people come into contact?

• Class evidence

• Individual evidence

• Trace evidence

• Direct evidence

Who typically makes up a crime scene investigation team?

• Only legal professionals

• Only scientific professionals

• Legal and scientific professionals working together

• Volunteers and law enforcement

What is the primary function of a forensic lab?

• To collect evidence from the crime scene

• To process evidence collected from the crime scene

• To interview witnesses

• To determine guilt or innocence