Forensic Science in Crime Investigation Quiz

Challenge yourself with questions on forensic evidence, techniques, and roles in crime investigation. How much do you know about forensic science?

#1

Which of the following is not a type of forensic evidence?

DNA
Fingerprint
Eyewitness testimony
Ballistic
#2

Which type of evidence is most commonly used to establish a suspect's presence at a crime scene?

Fibers
Trace evidence
DNA
Hair
#3

Which of the following is a type of impression evidence commonly analyzed in forensic investigations?

Blood spatter
Handwriting
Hair color
Tire tracks
#4

Which of the following is a method used to analyze arson evidence?

Fiber analysis
Toxicology
Accelerant detection
Ballistics
#5

Which of the following is not a type of forensic evidence commonly collected at a crime scene?

Hair
Eyewitness accounts
Gunshot residue
Footprints
#6

What does the acronym 'CODIS' stand for in forensic science?

Computerized Organizational Database of Investigative Systems
Combined DNA Index System
Crime Observation and Data Information System
Criminal Offender Data and Investigation System
#7

Which technique is used to visualize latent fingerprints?

Ultraviolet light
Fluorescence
Ninhydrin
All of the above
#8

What is the main purpose of forensic toxicology?

Identifying trace evidence
Analyzing fingerprints
Detecting poisons and drugs in biological samples
Examining tool marks
#9

Which technique is used to determine the age of skeletal remains?

Radiocarbon dating
Forensic odontology
X-ray analysis
Osteology
#10

What is the primary purpose of forensic anthropology?

Analyzing digital evidence
Identifying victims from skeletal remains
Collecting and analyzing DNA samples
Reconstructing crime scenes
#11

What is the primary role of forensic entomology in crime investigation?

Determining the time of death
Analyzing DNA evidence
Examining gunshot residue
Identifying drug traces
#12

Which of the following is a key principle of forensic ballistics?

Every action has an equal and opposite reaction
Every contact leaves a trace
The closer the firearm, the larger the pattern of the gunshot residue
Rifling patterns are unique to each firearm
#13

In forensic science, what does AFIS stand for?

Automated Fingerprint Identification System
Advanced Forensic Investigation Software
Analytical Forensic Imaging System
Automated Firearms Identification System
#14

What is the purpose of using luminol in crime scene investigation?

To detect bloodstains
To visualize fingerprints
To identify drugs
To analyze DNA
#15

What is the main role of forensic botany in crime investigation?

Identifying insect larvae
Analyzing plant materials found at crime scenes
Determining the age of skeletal remains
Studying tree rings

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