Question 1

What should Officer Green do with the shell casings

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A)  Place the shell casings in an evidence envelope and send it directly to the crime lab.
B)  Carefully examine each casing and place those with extractor markings in an evidence envelope but discard the rest.
C)  Carefully mark each shell casing and place it in a separate evidence envelope.
D)  Take close-up photographs of each shell casing without moving it and then place it in a hazardous waste container.E) A) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 2

Two bullets fired from the same gun may not have similar striations because of:

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A)  rust in the barrel of the gun.
B)  alternations in the barrel of the gun.
C)  a cheap gun that has fired a large number of rounds, resulting in wear that changes the striations.
D)  all of these can cause different striationsE) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 3

The advantage of fingerprints compared to DNA testing is:

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A)  processing fingerprints can be done faster than DNA samples.
B)  processing fingerprints is less expensive than DNA samples.
C)  there is a much larger database available for comparison of fingerprints than for DNA.
D)  All of these are trueE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 4

Any scientific test can be challenged based on faulty test equipment.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

It is now easier to have latent prints examined than it was 60 years ago because:

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A)  we now have more people who specialize in print comparison.
B)  we have a larger data base to search.
C)  computers can assist with the comparison.
D)  all of these are correctE) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 6

At trial, the first step in laying the foundation for the introduction of a gun is to have someone:

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A)  identify the gun being introduced at trial and testify where it was found.
B)  identify the gun being introduced at trial as the gun found in the possession of the defendant.
C)  identify the gun being introduced at trial as the one the defendant used while committed the crime he/she is now charged with committing.
D)  identify the gun and explain the results of tests they conducted on it.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 7

When collecting evidence at the crime scene:

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A)  all items should be placed in the same type of package so that they can be easily identified in the evidence room.
B)  the test that is likely to be run on each item should be considered so the item can be preserved appropriately.
C)  all items should be placed in one large package so that all evidence of the crime stays together.
D)  none of theseE) All of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 8

What must be done to lay the foundation for the admission of scientific evidence at trial

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Question 9

The defense attorney wants to prevent the forensic psychologist from testifying.What should she do

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A)  Object to the forensic psychologist's conclusions because no laboratory tests were conducted.
B)  Object because the rape perpetrator profile that the forensic psychologist is using has not been recognized by any professional association of psychologists.
C)  Object because the analysis done in this case was not recognized at the time of the Daubert decision.
D)  The defense attorney needs to win all three of these objections in order to prevent the forensic psychologist from testifying.E) A) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 10

Evidence that has been discolored or otherwise changed by laboratory tests is not admissible at trial.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

What should Officer Green do first

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A)  Place each item of evidence in a plastic evidence bag.
B)  Cordon off the crime scene and restrict access to area.
C)  Photograph and diagram the crime scene.
D)  Call housekeeping for assistance.E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 12

Identification based on blood typing is more accurate than DNA testing.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The prosecution wants to introduce the following evidence in a rape case:
-Pubic hair recovered from the victim during "rape kit" exam
-DNA test results based on semen recovered from the victim during "rape kit" exam
-Testimony of a forensic psychologist that the defendant committed the crime
-How can the prosecution authenticate the pubic hair recovered during the "rape kit" exam

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A)  Have an expert in hair identification testify about the unique characteristics only found in pubic hair.
B)  Have an expert testify about mtDNA tests performed on the pubic hair.
C)  Have the person who performed the "rape kit" exam of the victim testify about retrieving the hair and placing it in the evidence envelope.
D)  Testimony from all of these individuals is necessary to authenticate the pubic hair.E) All of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 14

In cases involving seizures of large quantities of controlled substances, all the drugs seized must be tested to establish their identity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

A search warrant is required to obtain any real evidence from the defendant for testing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which of the following DNA tests indicates that 2 people have a female ancestor in common

Accepted Answer

A)  Restricted Fragment Length Polymorphism (RFLP) 
B)  Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)  Analysis
C)  Mitochondrial DNA Analysis (mtDN
A)  
D)  Y-Chromosome AnalysisE) All of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 17

Which of the following is NOT part of the foundation for the introduction of scientific evidence

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A)   Was the item tested, collected and stored properly
B)   Is this a valid scientific test
C)   Was accurate equipment used for this test
D)   Was the test performed in an appropriate manner by a qualified personE) A) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 18

Explain the importance of scientific evidence in criminal trials.

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Question 19

Which type of firearm does not leave striations on projectiles

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A)  Shotguns
B)  Rifles
C)  Machine guns
D)  None of the above leave striationsE) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 20

Items that the police recover from the crime scene must be sealed in air-tight, tamper proof containers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

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Identification based on blood typing is more accurate than DNA testing.

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Any scientific test can be challenged based on faulty test equipment.

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Evidence that has been discolored or otherwise changed by laboratory tests is not admissible at trial.

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Two bullets fired from the same gun may not have similar striations because of:

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Which of the following is NOT part of the foundation for the introduction of scientific evidence

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Which of the following DNA tests indicates that 2 people have a female ancestor in common

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Items that the police recover from the crime scene must be sealed in air-tight, tamper proof containers.

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The advantage of fingerprints compared to DNA testing is:

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The defense attorney wants to prevent the forensic psychologist from testifying.What should she do

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