Module 1 Flashcards
(29 cards)
Forensic evidence is often referred to as the “silent witness.”
True
The trial judge determines the “expert” status of expert witnesses
True
Forensic science deals with the effective identification, documentation, collection, and preservation of physical evidence at the crime scene.
True
According to the text, the most critical aspect of a trial is that evidence is produced that is sufficient for a guilty verdict.
False
Corpus delicti means the preferred method of operation.
False
According to the text, physical evidence is sometimes referred to as
The silent witness
Which is NOT a major goal of a crime scene search?
a) Recognizing and identifying physical evidence
b) Collecting and preserving evidence properly
c) Reconstructing the crime
d) Presenting a formal announcement to the media as soon as possible
D Presenting a formal announcement to the media as soon as possible
The four major factors that determine the value of physical evidence are
a) Recognition, testing procedures, courtroom presentation, and collection
b) Collection, recognition, fingerprints, and courtroom presentation
c) Recognition, testing procedures, expert witnesses, and collection
d) Collection, expert witnesses, recognition, and testing procedures
A Recognition, testing procedures, courtroom presentation, and collection
According to the text, physical evidence leads to the development of the linkage among
a) Victim, witnesses, and perpetrator
b) Perpetrator, victim, and scene
c) Scene, witnesses, and victim
d) Latent prints, victim, and perpetrator
B Perpetrator, victim, and scene
A death investigation is usually conducted by this elected official.
a) Medical examiner
b) Pathologist
c) Coroner
d) Lead investigator
C Coroner
According to the text, the essential elements of an expert witness’s testimony are
a) Clarity, completeness, and honesty
b) Honesty, clarity, and explainability
c) Understandability, simplicity, and honesty
d) Simplicity, honesty, and clarity
D Simplicity, honesty, and clarity
Under the Federal Rules of Evidence, who is responsible for determining the qualification of an expert witness?
a) Judge
b) Prosecutor
c) Defense counsel
d) American academy of forensic science
A Judge
According to the text, what is considered the most critical aspect of a criminal trial?
a) That, no matter what, the guilty person is convicted
b) That the prosecutor presents adequate evidence to convict the suspect
c) That the guilty are convicted and the innocent are exonerated
d) That the innocent are never wrongfully convicted
C That the guilty are convicted and the innocent are exonerated
What would the context of a Daubert Hearing entail?
Tasks trial judges with judging the admissibility and reliability of scientific evidence presented in their courts. Judges must assume the responsibility of becoming the gatekeeper in determining the admissibility of scientific evidence.
What is Locard’s Theory?
Every Contact Leaves a Trace. Whenever one enters a scene, they leave something behind. Whenever one leaves a scene, they take something with them.
Before the initial entry into a crime scene, ensure that all safety concerns have been addressed.
True
Crime scene boundaries should start small and expand as more facts are received.
False
Hepatitis is one of the more common bloodborne pathogens.
True
The CSI is primarily dispatched to a crime scene to ensure that all legal considerations are met.
False
The senior medical person on the scene is responsible for safeguarding individual health and ensuring a safe working environment.
False
A list of the first usually to arrive at the crime scene would include
a) Patrol Officers
b) Firefighters
c) Emergency medical personnel
d) All of the above
D All of the above.
The CSI should document all emergency responders by obtaining, at a minimum.
a) Documentation is not required
b) Their name, time of arrival, and agency
c) Their name, badge number, and station assignment
d) Their agency, station assignment and time of arrival
c) Their name, badge number, and station assignment
When establishing boundaries of a crime scene, one should
a) identify all safety issues before allowing entry by personnel
b) conduct an investigation
c) document all personnel at the scene for possible questioning
d) ensure that all legal considerations are met
b) conduct an investigation
The universal decontamination solution used to prevent cross-contamination is
a) diluted solution of bleach 1:10 or 70% isopropyl alcohol
b) 70% isopropyl alcohol
c) distilled water and baking soda
d) none of the above
a) diluted solution of bleach 1:10 or 70% isopropyl alcohol
