BSFS General 5

Question 1

What is 'serology' in the context of forensic science?

Accepted Answer

The examination of bodily fluids such as blood, saliva, and semen for identification purposes

Answer

Forensic serology involves the identification and analysis of biological fluids to determine their nature and potentially link them to individuals.

Question 2

Which principle guides the classification of deaths as 'homicide' by a medical examiner?

Accepted Answer

Another person's actions caused or contributed to the death

Answer

A medical examiner classifies a death as homicide when another person's volitional act caused or substantially contributed to it, regardless of criminal intent or prosecution outcome.

Question 3

What is 'ballistic fingerprinting' and how is it used forensically?

Accepted Answer

Matching fired bullets and cartridge cases to a specific firearm using microscopic marks

Answer

Ballistic fingerprinting compares the microscopic marks left on fired bullets and casings by a specific firearm to link recovered evidence to a particular weapon.

Question 4

In forensic chemistry, what is a 'presumptive test'?

Accepted Answer

A preliminary screening test indicating a substance may be present, requiring confirmation

Answer

Presumptive tests are rapid, inexpensive screening tools that indicate the possible presence of a substance but can produce false positives and require confirmatory testing.

Question 5

What does 'forensic anthropology' primarily study?

Accepted Answer

Skeletal and decomposed human remains to assist in legal investigations

Answer

Forensic anthropology applies physical anthropology and osteology to analyze human skeletal remains, helping identify individuals and determine circumstances of death.

BSFS - Bachelor of Science in Forensic Science Practice Test

BSFS - Bachelor of Science in Forensic Science Practice Test

BSFS General 5