Questions from Crime and Investigation

Q: Describe the two different types of chain of evidence and how they

Describe the two different types of chain of evidence and how they can be used in the investigative process.

Q: Even though mobile devices are really small computers with computer-like

Even though mobile devices are really small computers with computer-like OSs, they usually cannot be examined using typical computer forensic tools. Elaborate on some of the differences between examin...

Q: Describe the process of using each generation of mobile device to create

Describe the process of using each generation of mobile device to create a timeline and correlate events on the device.

Q: Briefly describe how a comparison microscope works and what it is used

Briefly describe how a comparison microscope works and what it is used for.

Q: What happens to a light beam that passes through a polarizing crystal

What happens to a light beam that passes through a polarizing crystal? What happens when plane-polarized light passes through a second polarizing crystal set perpendicular to the first crystal?

Q: How can a scanning electron microscope be used to identify the elements

How can a scanning electron microscope be used to identify the elements present in a specimen?

Q: Imagine you are placing a slide on a compound microscope for examination

Imagine you are placing a slide on a compound microscope for examination. Describe each part of the microscope you would handle and adjust to complete this process.

Q: Discuss some advantages and disadvantages of using a stereoscopic microscope. What

Discuss some advantages and disadvantages of using a stereoscopic microscope. What is an example of evidence you may examine using a stereoscopic microscope?

Q: Discuss five factors that influence the amount of gunpowder residue deposited on

Discuss five factors that influence the amount of gunpowder residue deposited on a target.

Q: For each of the impressions listed below, determine which characteristics are

For each of the impressions listed below, determine which characteristics are class characteristics and which are individual characteristics. a. Screwdriver pry mark: 0.5 inch wide, filings of stainle...