Questions from Crime and Investigation


Q: 1. True or False: The absence of chemical residues always

1. True or False: The absence of chemical residues always rules out the possibility of arson. ___________ 2. The combination of oxygen with other substances to produce new chemical products is called...

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Q: 11. A chemical reaction in which heat is absorbed from the

11. A chemical reaction in which heat is absorbed from the surroundings is said to be ___________. 12. True or False: All reactions require an energy input to start them. ___________ 13. The minimum...

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Q: 21. A search of the fire scene must focus on finding

21. A search of the fire scene must focus on finding the fire’s ___________. 22. True or False: The probable origin of a fire is most likely closest to the lowest point that shows the most intense ch...

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Q: 31. True or False: Chemicals that supply oxygen are known

31. True or False: Chemicals that supply oxygen are known as oxidizing agents. ___________ 32. Explosives that decompose at relatively slow rates are classified as ___________ explosives. 33. The sp...

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Q: 41. The explosive core in detonating cord is ___________.

41. The explosive core in detonating cord is ___________. 42. A high explosive is normally detonated by a(n) ___________ explosive contained within a blasting cap. 43. An obvious characteristic of a...

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Q: 1. Any object that contains handwriting or typescript and whose source

1. Any object that contains handwriting or typescript and whose source or authenticity is in doubt is referred to as a(n) ___________. 2. Variations in mechanical, physical, and mental functions make...

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Q: 11. Handwriting containing inks of different chemical compositions may be distinguished

11. Handwriting containing inks of different chemical compositions may be distinguished by photography with ___________ film. 12. ___________ writings are partially visible impressions appearing on a...

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Q: Which of the forensic databases described in the text contain information that

Which of the forensic databases described in the text contain information that relates primarily to evidence exhibiting class characteristics? Which ones contain information that relates primarily to...

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Q: 1. Computer forensics involves the ___________, ___________, ___________, ___________, and ___________

1. Computer forensics involves the ___________, ___________, ___________, ___________, and ___________ of computer data. 2. True or False: Hardware comprises the physical components of the computer._...

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Q: 11. Personal computers typically communicate with each other through a(

11. Personal computers typically communicate with each other through a(n) ___________. 12. The computer’s ___________ permits the user to manage files and applications. 13. A hard drive’s partitions...

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