Extended Mock Forensics Final

What is the primary role of a forensic scientist in a criminal investigation?

• Offer personal judgment

• Provide expert facts

• Reflect on circumstances

• Deliver closing arguments

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NGSS.HS-LS3-1

Which emotional condition best supports accurate observations?

• Fearful

• Anxious

• Calm

• Overjoyed

According to the Innocence Project, most wrongful convictions are caused by:

• Mishandled weapons

• Contaminated DNA evidence

• Faulty witness testimony

• Outdated technology

Which action does NOT enhance observation skills?

• Focusing on unusual details

• Recording all evidence

• Only noting significant findings

• Using photography to document

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Which is NOT an example of transfer evidence?

• Suspect’s hair on victim’s clothing

• Victim’s blood on the suspect’s hands

• Victim’s blood exiting their own wound

• Dirt tracked by a suspect’s shoe

Why should witnesses be kept apart during an investigation?

• To prevent collaboration or influence

• To avoid making them upset

• To reduce paperwork

• To eliminate noise at the scene

What should NOT be included in a crime scene sketch?

• A compass direction

• Evidence search method

• Measurement scale

• Scene location and date

What part of the hair lies within the shaft alongside the cortex and cuticle?

• Follicle

• Granules

• Root

Neutron Activation Analysis of hair can detect:

• DNA

• Water

• Elements like silver

• Pigment content

The bright appearance of silk is primarily due to:

• Reflective coating

• Internal hollow structure

• Smooth, uniform fibers

• Dye absorption