MLSC 2500 Exam 1 Questions &
Answers 2024/2025
Which of the following is NOT typically used to document/preserve a crime scene?
a. Photographs
b. Measurements
c. Observation for later recall
d. Rough Sketch
e. Notes - ANSWERSc. Observation for later recall
is not used to document or preserve a crime scene.
What are two types of evidence? - ANSWERSDirect(physical) and circumstantial
The privilege that protects against self incrimination is in which Amendment? - ANSWERSFifth
Amendment
T/F: Forensic analyst use Amido Black to draw ut the detail of a print that has protein in it -
ANSWERSTRUE
How many photographs are taken of a shoe imprint/footprint at a crime scene (minimum)? -
ANSWERSFour (4) at Minimum
How many photographs are taken to capture a single room? - ANSWERSFour (4) Minimum - Generally
will be the 4 corners
T/F: Autopsy photography includes "no action" shots - ANSWERSTRUE
, T/F: Drowning is a manner of death - ANSWERSFALSE
What are the manners of death? - ANSWERSNatural, accidental, suicide, homicide, undetermined
What are causes of death? - ANSWERSThe direct thing that causes the death of an individual. Examples
include: Blunt Force Injury, Asphyxia, Gunshot wounds, Substance Abuse, Sharp force injury, etc
T/F: There is no single accurate marker used for the time of death - ANSWERSTRUE
What are signs of death? - ANSWERSAbsence of pulse and respiration, absence of pupil reflexes, skin
pallor
What is Skin Pallor? - ANSWERSA sudden loss or reduction of blood flow and oxygen to an area of skin,
like on your face, can make it appear paler than normal
The photo view that shows the general locations and covers large areas of crime scene is the: -
ANSWERSOverall view
T/F: Forensic Pathology applies the principles and knowledge of the medical sciences to the problems in
the field of law - ANSWERSTRUE
In most jurisdictions, this death would NOT require investigation by the medical examiner.
a. Witnessed suicide
b. Witnessed collapse on a job site
c. Infant found deceased sleeping in bed with parents
d. At home death of registered hospice patient - ANSWERSd. At home death of registered hospice
patient
The photo view that shows specific details with scale and direction of crime scene is the: -
ANSWERSClose up view
Answers 2024/2025
Which of the following is NOT typically used to document/preserve a crime scene?
a. Photographs
b. Measurements
c. Observation for later recall
d. Rough Sketch
e. Notes - ANSWERSc. Observation for later recall
is not used to document or preserve a crime scene.
What are two types of evidence? - ANSWERSDirect(physical) and circumstantial
The privilege that protects against self incrimination is in which Amendment? - ANSWERSFifth
Amendment
T/F: Forensic analyst use Amido Black to draw ut the detail of a print that has protein in it -
ANSWERSTRUE
How many photographs are taken of a shoe imprint/footprint at a crime scene (minimum)? -
ANSWERSFour (4) at Minimum
How many photographs are taken to capture a single room? - ANSWERSFour (4) Minimum - Generally
will be the 4 corners
T/F: Autopsy photography includes "no action" shots - ANSWERSTRUE
, T/F: Drowning is a manner of death - ANSWERSFALSE
What are the manners of death? - ANSWERSNatural, accidental, suicide, homicide, undetermined
What are causes of death? - ANSWERSThe direct thing that causes the death of an individual. Examples
include: Blunt Force Injury, Asphyxia, Gunshot wounds, Substance Abuse, Sharp force injury, etc
T/F: There is no single accurate marker used for the time of death - ANSWERSTRUE
What are signs of death? - ANSWERSAbsence of pulse and respiration, absence of pupil reflexes, skin
pallor
What is Skin Pallor? - ANSWERSA sudden loss or reduction of blood flow and oxygen to an area of skin,
like on your face, can make it appear paler than normal
The photo view that shows the general locations and covers large areas of crime scene is the: -
ANSWERSOverall view
T/F: Forensic Pathology applies the principles and knowledge of the medical sciences to the problems in
the field of law - ANSWERSTRUE
In most jurisdictions, this death would NOT require investigation by the medical examiner.
a. Witnessed suicide
b. Witnessed collapse on a job site
c. Infant found deceased sleeping in bed with parents
d. At home death of registered hospice patient - ANSWERSd. At home death of registered hospice
patient
The photo view that shows specific details with scale and direction of crime scene is the: -
ANSWERSClose up view
