Forensic Midterm 1. A fact is a statement or information that can be verified. a. True b.False moment 2. Through our senses of sight, taste, hearing, smell and touch, we gather information every single a. True b. False a. True 3. Our emotional state influences our ability to see and hear what is happening around us a. True b. False 4. The first task of forensic scientists is to find, examine and evaluate evidence from a crime scene b. False 5. The word forensic refers to the application of scientific knowledge to legal questions a. True b. False 6. An evidence log and a chain of custody must be attached to the evidence container a. True b. False 7. A kind of evidence that identifies a particular person or thing is called individual evidence a. True b. False look for leads by interviewing witnesses and talking to the crime scene investigators about the evidence a. True b. False 9. A hair consist of two parts: a follicle and a shaft a. True b. False 10. All hairs on the head of a person are identical a. True b. False 11. Evidence handwriting may be compare to pre existing exemplars of someone's handwriting or requested exemplars of their writing a. True b. False 12. The secret service is charged with the security of US currency a. True b. False 13. One of the most important tools of the forensic investigator is the ability to: a. observe, interpret and report observations clearly. b. observe assumptions clearly. C. report assumptions clearly. 14. Criminal investigations depend on the observation skills of all involved. Those involved include: C. productions b. forensic scientists. C. witnesses. d. All of these choices

## Step1<br />The first question is about the definition of a fact. A fact is indeed a statement or information that can be verified, so the answer is True.<br /><br />## Step2<br />The second question is about how we gather information through our senses. This is also true, as we gather information through our senses of sight, taste, hearing, smell, and touch every single moment.<br /><br />## Step3<br />The third question is about the influence of our emotional state on our ability to see and hear what is happening around us. This is true, as our emotional state can indeed influence our ability to see and hear.<br /><br />## Step4<br />The fourth question is about the first task of forensic scientists. This is true, as the first task of forensic scientists is indeed to find, examine, and evaluate evidence from a crime scene.<br /><br />## Step5<br />The fifth question is about the meaning of the word 'forensic'. This is true, as the word 'forensic' does indeed refer to the application of scientific knowledge to legal questions.<br /><br />## Step6<br />The sixth question is about the necessity of an evidence log and a chain of custody attached to the evidence container. This is true, as these are indeed necessary for maintaining the integrity of the evidence.<br /><br />## Step7<br />The seventh question is about the definition of individual evidence. This is true, as individual evidence does indeed identify a particular person or thing.<br /><br />## Step8<br />The eighth question is about the role of forensic investigators in looking for leads by interviewing witnesses and talking to the crime scene investigators about the evidence. This is true, as this is indeed one of their roles.<br /><br />## Step9<br />The ninth question is about the structure of a hair. This is true, as a hair does indeed consist of two parts: a follicle and a shaft.<br /><br />## Step10<br />The tenth question is about the uniqueness of all hairs on the head of a person. This is false, as not all hairs on a person's head are identical.<br /><br />## Step11<br />The eleventh question is about the comparison of evidence handwriting to pre-existing exemplars of someone's handwriting or requested exemplars of their writing. This is true, as this is indeed a method used in forensic investigations.<br /><br />## Step12<br />The twelfth question is about the role of the Secret Service in the security of US currency. This is true, as the Secret Service is indeed charged with the security of US currency.<br /><br />## Step13<br />The thirteenth question is about the most important tool of the forensic investigator. The answer is A, as the ability to observe, interpret, and report observations clearly is indeed one of the most important tools of a forensic investigator.<br /><br />## Step14<br />The fourteenth question is about the importance of observation skills in criminal investigations. The answer is D, as the observation skills of all involved, including investigators, forensic scientists, and witnesses, are indeed crucial in criminal investigations.