#1
What is the primary goal of Crime Scene Investigation (CSI)?
To catch criminals
To analyze evidence
To secure the crime scene
To interrogate witnesses
#2
What does the term 'Modus Operandi' refer to in criminal investigations?
The motive behind a crime
The suspect's method of operation
The legal procedure followed in court
The duration of the criminal act
#3
What is the primary purpose of forensic entomology in a criminal investigation?
Analysis of plant materials
Examination of insects for time of death estimation
Study of soil composition
Interpretation of handwriting
#4
What does the term 'chain of evidence' refer to in a criminal investigation?
A physical restraint used during arrests
The chronological record of how evidence is handled and processed
A type of forensic tool
A legal document authorizing a search
#5
What is the role of forensic anthropology in a criminal investigation?
Analysis of blood spatter patterns
Examination of insects for time of death estimation
Study of human remains for identification
Investigation of financial crimes
#6
Which of the following is a crucial step in processing a crime scene?
Destroying evidence to avoid contamination
Collecting and preserving evidence
Ignoring eyewitness accounts
Skipping the documentation phase
#7
What is the 'chain of custody' in criminal law?
The order in which crimes are solved
The chronological documentation of evidence handling
A type of criminal conspiracy
The hierarchy of law enforcement agencies
#8
What is the primary purpose of the forensic autopsy in a criminal investigation?
To determine the victim's identity
To establish the time of death
To find the murder weapon
To identify the suspect
#9
What is the 'Fourth Amendment' to the United States Constitution related to criminal law?
Freedom of speech
Right to bear arms
Protection against unreasonable searches and seizures
Right to a fair trial
#10
In the context of criminal law, what does the term 'alibi' refer to?
A legal defense claiming innocence due to mistaken identity
An excuse for committing a crime
Evidence proving the accused was elsewhere during the crime
A plea for a reduced sentence
#11
What is the purpose of the 'voir dire' process in a criminal trial?
To present opening statements
To select a jury by questioning potential jurors
To cross-examine witnesses
To deliver closing arguments
#12
In criminal law, what is the significance of the 'fruit of the poisonous tree' doctrine?
Evidence obtained illegally is inadmissible
The use of forensic evidence in court
The responsibility of the defense attorney
The right to a fair trial
#13
In forensic science, what does DNA stand for?
Deoxyribonucleic Acid
Digital Network Analysis
Diatomaceous Nanoparticles Assembly
Detective Novel Analysis
#14
What is the 'Miranda warning' given by law enforcement officers?
A cautionary advisory to suspects regarding their rights
A statement about the crime scene investigation process
A list of witnesses in a criminal case
A legal document for search warrants
#15
What is the purpose of the forensic technique known as ballistics?
Analysis of blood spatter patterns
Study of fingerprints
Examination of firearms and ammunition
Investigation of cybercrimes
#16
What does 'mens rea' refer to in criminal law?
The act or conduct that is a criminal offense
The guilty act
The criminal intent or guilty mind
The punishment for a crime
#17
What is the primary role of a criminal defense attorney during a trial?
To present evidence and witnesses for the prosecution
To represent the defendant and provide a legal defense
To issue arrest warrants
To preside over the trial proceedings
#18
What is the 'Double Jeopardy' clause in the Fifth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution?
Protection against cruel and unusual punishment
Right to a speedy and public trial
Protection against being tried for the same crime twice
Right to confront witnesses
#19
What is the role of the prosecution in a criminal trial?
To represent the defendant and provide a legal defense
To issue arrest warrants
To present evidence and witnesses against the defendant
To cross-examine witnesses