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The term 'Analgesic' means (With-Without) |
Without |
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How many days had Kurt Cobain been dead before his body was discovered? |
3 Days |
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LSD is also known as? |
Acid |
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Judy Garland's autopsy reported that she died of an accidental drug overdose, but it was also noted that she was suffering from cirrhosis of the liver. What could have caused her cirrhosis of the liver? |
Alcohol abuse |
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What is a more addictive form of cocaine? (freebase-crack) |
Crack |
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This stimulant drug was created because of the AIDS/HIV epidemic so that user had to no longer use a syringe in order to ingest the drug, they could simply smoke the drug? |
Crack |
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Barbiurates are commonly known as... |
Sedatives |
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Methamphetamine was first synthesized from what drug? (Cannabis- Ephedrine) |
Ephedrine |
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Which drug listed below develops develops the most tolerance for users? B) Valium C) LSD D) Methamphetamines |
Methamphetamines |
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Singer Jim Morrison of The Doors died in Paris, France of a heroin overdose. Was ab autopsy performed on Morrison to determine the cause of death? |
No |
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Over the counter drugs such as ibuprofen, and anti-flammatory medications are considered.. B) Depressants C)Analgesics D) Psychoactives |
Analgesics |
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Originally methamphetamines were used medically as a... B) Anti- Flammatory Agent C) Anxiety Medication D) Pain Reliever |
Decongestant |
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What drug concoction was the cause of the death of actor, and comedian John Belushi |
Heroin |
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Hank Williams suffered this cause of death brought about by pill and alcohol abuse. A) Stroke B) Heart Attack C)Occlusion D) Jaundice |
Heart Attack |
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There are over (100-400) known chemicals in a cannabis plant? |
400 |
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What is a hallucinogen.... A) Induces sleep B) Increases energy level C) Affects the cerebral vortex D) Changes normal thought processes, perceptions, and moods |
Changes normal thought processes, perceptions, and moods |
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How many days after Len Bias was drafted did he overdose on cocaine? A) He died the same day he was drafted B)1 Day C) 2 Days D) 1 Week |
2 Days |
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( Psychological- Physiological) Withdrawl is characterized by nervousness, irritability, tension, anger, or rage. |
Psychological
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In regard to world popularity cannabis ranks.... B) #2 C) #3 D) #4 |
#4 |
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Addiction is characterized by (Continued- Spontaneous) repetition of behavior |
Continued |
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As a plant cannabis is an |
Annual |
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An illicit drug can be subscribed by a licensed pharmacist? T/F |
False
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Heath Ledger's toxicology report indicates he died from the combined effects of how many different drugs? A) 6 B) 8 C) 10 D) 13 |
6
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Alcohol is produced by the fermentation of glucose, sucrose, and fructose to produce this chemical... B) Ethlene C) Ethynol D) Ethanol |
Ethanol
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Jimi Hendrix, Jim Morrison, Kurt Cobain, and Janis Joplin all died at what age? A) 25 B) 26 C) 27 D) 28 |
27
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Bonzo died from using what type of alcohol? A) Rum B) Whiskey C) Vodka D) Bourbon |
Vodka
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Stimulants are known as psychoactive drugs because they... A) Increase the activity of the central nervous system |
Increase the activity of the central nervous system.
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Drugs deemed at the highest level of addiction are labeled as schedule... 1 or 5 |
Schedule 1
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The first barbiurates were synthesized by this scientist? B) William Tylenol C) Adolf Von Baeyer D) Warner Hemp |
Adolf Von Baeyer |
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The federal agency in charge of the regulation of drugs is.. |
The DEA
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Methamphetamines typically are derived into a... B) Crystaline powder C) Capsulated pill D) Ingestible gas |
Crystaline Powder |
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Dopamine allows the body to... B) Secret metabolic acids C) Transmit hormones to organ system D) Transmit neurons across synaptic gaps located in the brain. |
Transmit neurons across synaptic gaps located in the brain. |
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Who is not a member of the Wonderland Gang? B) Tracy McCourt C) John McDaniel D) Billy DeVerell |
John McDaniel
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In what Italian city did Amanda Knox and Meredith Kercher attend school?
A) Montelpuchiano B) Umbria C) Perugia D) Firenza |
Perugia
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Poison sometimes (Mimic-Alleviate) symptoms of common medical ailments.
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Mimic
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The ancient Greeks worshiped a Goddess of poison known as Toxicon? T/F
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False
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(Yes-No) For a toxicology test to be administered, is an autopsy necessary?
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No
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The Wonderland Murders are also known as....
A) The John Holmes Massacre B) The Slaughter at Wonderland C) Four On The Floor Murders D) The Nash Revenge |
Four On The Floor Murders
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Which suspect actually confessed to being with Meredith Kercher on the night of the murder?
A) Patrick Lumbumba B) Rudy Guede |
Rudy Guede
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John Holmes's drug habit was estimated to be around (500-1,500) dollars per day? |
1,500
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Which physician created a list of ancient poison remedies? (Nicander-Orfila) |
Nicander
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Which decade led to the first person to ever be convicted based on a toxicology test? B)1820s C)1830s D)1840s |
1830s
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What type of test might also be necessary to ensure a person committed suicide by poisoning? (DNA-Psychological) profile. |
Psychological
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Which of the following is NOT important in investigations of poisoning? B) Sex C) Suicide D) Homicide |
Sex
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(Yes-No) Prior to studying in Italy, Amanda Knox had never visited the country before? |
Yes
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Historically, the Wonderland Murders are important because..... A) It was the first time video tape evidence was used in court. B) It was the first time DNA was used as evidence C) The FBI&DEA worked together on an investigation D) Fiber evidence was linked to a suspect |
It was the first time video tape evidence was used in court.
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According to medical experts, the lethal injection given to John Belushi had to have been at this TIME? Which would prove the last known person to see him alive, had to have given him the injection? B) 7:45 A.M. C) 8:15 A.M. D) 8:30 A.M. |
8:30 A.M.
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To prove the presence of a poison, a scientist must do this complicated procedure?
A) Obtain permission from an individual B) Extract the poison from the tissue C) Obtain the poison from DNA D) Mix the poison with a known agent |
Extract the poison from the tissue |
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What makes a chemical toxic? (Dosage-Type) |
Dosage
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What was the cause of death for Meredith Kercher? B) Asphyxia C) Exsanguination D) Strangulation |
Exsanguination |
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Which toxic substance was responsible for the death of Marilyn Monroe? C) Analgesics D) Depressants |
Depressants
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Of the four suspects in the death of Meredith Kercher, who was the only one with a criminal record? B) Patrick Lumbumba C) Rudy Guede D) Amanda Knox |
Rudy Guede
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(Yes-No) John Holmes was eventually convicted as a conspirator of the Wonderland Murders? |
No
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Not only did the James Marsh test tissue for the presence of arsenic and other poisons, he also tested this for the presence of poison? B) Soil C) Clothing D) Teeth |
Soil
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Poison dates back to....... A) The Israelites B) Islam C) Sumerians D) Syrians |
Sumerians
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A breathalyzer test is a form of a toxicology test? |
True
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Of the numbers of people who die yearly of poisoning, what percentage is intentional? B) 5 C) 10 D) 25 |
10
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How long had Amanda Knox dated Raffaele Sollecito prior to the murder of Meredith Knox? A) 1 Week B) 1 Month C) 2 Months D) They had just met |
1 Week
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Napoleon was believed to be poisoned on which island? (Elba-Helena) |
Helena
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An early form of capital punishment involved this plant poison (Hemlock-Laurel) |
Hemlock
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Was Amanda Knox questioned by police (With- Without) the presence of an attorney? |
Without
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In toxicology terms what does the acronym LD mean? ( Lethal Dose- Lethal Death) |
Lethal Dose
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At Wonderland, all the victims died of.... |
Blunt force trauma
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Chromatography involves a centrifuge that uses Centrifugal force (spinning) to separate compounds? |
False
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While in school did Amanda Knox make (Good-Poor) grades? |
Good
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No one has ever been convicted for the murders at Wonderland Avenue? |
True
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Over one thousand people die each day from poisoning? |
False
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The only Wonderland Gang member that was not present at the time of the murders was? |
David Lind
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How was Eddie Nash able to determine John Holmes had been part of the robbery at his house? |
Holmes was seen wearing one of Nash's rings that had been stolen.
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John Belushi died as a result of a drug induced (Coma-Heart Attack) |
Heart Attack
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(Yes-No) The DNA evidence found at the victim's apartment was identified as Rudy Guede's? |
Yes
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Chromatography works by..... |
Agitation of molecules
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Which scientist created the first known toxicology test that was successfully used for a conviction? |
James Marsh
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What was the street address to the Wonderland Avenue residence? |
8763
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Early toxicology test involved checking which of the following? |
Smell |
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Which of the following is not necessary for a crime scene sketch. D) not to scale |
Atypical sketch |
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A piece of glass has a bullet hole that is larger on one side of the glass than on the other. This indicates . . . A) a high powered shot gun made the hole B) the larger side is the entrance C) the larger side is the exit D) the bullet was traveling at low velocity |
the larger side is the exit |
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Crime scene evidence is considered direct evidence because it came from the crime scene. True/False |
false
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The refractive index of a glass fragment . . . A)is a physical property of the glass regardless of its size B)can be determined by making the fragment disappear in a liquid of known refractive index C)cannot be found because fragments are too small |
can be determined by making the fragment disappear in a liquid of known refractive index |
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The refractive index is a physical property of all materials that transmit light. True/False |
true
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A crime scene must be searched in a "grid" type of format to make sure all potential evidence is found. True/False |
False
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For a crime scene sketch to be legal, a search warrant is necessary. True/False |
False |
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Blood evidence must be A) packaged in an airtight container to prevent evaporation of possible fumes B) dried before packaging to prevent mold and mildew C) packaged in a plastic bag to prevent passing on blood borne pathogens D) packaged in a glass container |
dried before packaging to prevent mold and mildew |
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Glass is found in nature as sand . . . A) and is heated to form glass B) with chemicals added to change its properties C) with metals added for color D)none of the above |
and is heated to form glass |
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After being taken to the forensics laboratory, once-living evidence can be placed in a plastic bag. True/False |
False |
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Measurements of the same sketch (rough to final) should have equal accuracy. True/False |
True |
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What is the last step of the crime scene procedures? A) collecting evidence B) aggressive search C) zonal grid search D) signing the release of the crime scene |
signing the release of the crime scene |
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At a crime scene, an investigator is looking for anything that appears out of the ordinary. True/False |
true |
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The "halo" appearance of light around the perimeter of glass is known as Burke lines. True/False |
False |
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If a crime scene investigator takes photos of a crime scene, it is not necessary to take notes. True/False |
false |
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What is a sketch submitted as a court document called? A)layout B)blow-up C)initial D)final |
final
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The refractive index is a comparison of the speed of light in a vacuum to the speed of light through a substance. True/False |
true
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The integrity of the crime scene is broken if the chain of custody is maintained. True/False |
false |
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In a spider web-like break, circular fractures create what is known as radiating lines. True/False |
False |
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Glass evidence is considered . . . A) individual evidence B) class evidence C) sometimes individual, sometimes class depending on the circumstances D) not very good evidence because it's everywhere |
sometimes individual, sometimes class depending on the circumstances
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Crime scene evidence is always A)individual because its origin is known B) class evidence because its origin is unknown C) individual or class evidence depending on the circumstance of the crime D) individual or class evidence depending on the evidence found at the crime scene |
individual or class evidence depending on the evidence found at the crime scene |
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In addition to videotape, sketches may be helpful for. A) the investigator to return unwanted evidence B) sketches are not needed if the crime scene is videotaped C) visualizing a better overall layout of the scene D) detailing the appearace of direct evidence |
visualizing a better overall layout of the scene |
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In examining a glass fracture pattern, the radial lines are . . . A) cracks that form in circles around the point of impact B) cracks that extend out from the point of impact C) conchoidial lines that seem to go nowhere D) cracks known as Becke lines |
cracks that extend out from the point of impact |
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To an observer, what can sketches provide that a photograph cannot? A) magnification B) depth C) evidence D) modus operandi |
depth |
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A glass fragment is dropped into a test tube filled with a particular liquid. If the fragment floats on the surface, the density of the glass is ______ the density of the liquid. more than less than equal to D) any of the above |
Less than |
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If two fracture lines meet, it is easy to determine which fracture occured first because . . . A) the fracture line will terminate at the crack that happened first B) the fracture line will terminate at the crack that happened second C) the second fracture will not have concentric cracks D) it is impossible to determine which fracture happened first |
the fracture line will terminate at the crack that happened first |
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Which of the following is not a physical property of a material or substance? A) density B) mass C) refractive index D) submersion |
submersion
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The primary concern of the first officer is to detain any potential witnesses. True/False |
False |
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Which of the following is not a crime scene search method? A) zone B) spiral C) grid D) illuminated |
illuminated |
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A crime scene sketch may have circumstantial evidence value if entered as evidence in a court of law. True/False |
True |
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The first officer should make a detailed sketch of the crime scene. True/False |
False |
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During a crime scene search, notetaking is part of the preliminary procedure? True/False |
true
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It is the quality of the lens which will govern the quality of your photography True/False |
true |
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Glass is slightly flexible, but when stretched beyond its elastic limits it will break. True/False |
true |
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A technique frequently used to compare glass samples is . . . A) density B) immersion into a liquid C) Becke Lines D) all of the above |
all of the above |
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A chain of custody must be maintained. A) so that the evidence does not have to be examined again B) or the evidence may not be admitted into court C) by the original officer who was first on the scene D)by the forensic scientist who examines the evidence in the lab |
or the evidence may not be admitted into court
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A fracture always terminates at an existing line of fracture. True/False |
True |
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A man claims that someone broke into his house through the window, the investigator believes the window was broken from the inside of the house. What evidence would lead the investigator to believe this? A) the window had concentric lines in the fracture pattern B) the window had radial lines in the fracture pattern C) the edge of the window had stress marks perpendicular to the outside D) the witness looked as if they were lying |
the edge of the window had stress marks perpendicular to the outside |
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It is useful to find the Becke line when examining . . . A) radial cracks B) concentric cracks C) refractive index D) stress marks |
refractive index
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A crime scene is . . . A) where the victim is found B) where evidence may be located that will help explain events C) in a single place where the original crime took place D) where the suspect is found |
where evidence may be located that will help explain events
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It is the responsibility of the crime scene officer to analyze all evidence at the scene of a crime? True/False |
False
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The first step that an officer takes when approaching a crime scene is to . . . A) isolate and protect the scene B) observe the scene for possible evidence C) check the body if there is one, and then get appropriate medical assistance D) isolate possible witnesses |
check the body if there is one, and then get appropriate medical assistance |
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When traveling through a medium, the angle of light never changes. True/False |
False |
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Stress marks (conchoidial lines) along the side of glass can be used to identify the point of origin of force used to generate a fracture. True/False |
True |
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Glass is considered to be . . . A) an amorphous solid B) a crystalline solid C) a solid whose atoms are arranged in a regular pattern D) none of the above |
an amorphous solid |
