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Forensic Scientists have specialized education, training, experience, and skills that afford them the position to overstate or understate their findings according to their professional belief.

A) True
B) False

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The IAI stands for the ________________


A) International Association for Identification
B) Independent Association for Investigators
C) Internal Association for Investigations
D) Interdependent Association of Investigators

E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

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Forensic science practitioners must exercise _____ and ______ to perform their function within the legal system properly.


A) Dependence and servitude
B) Allegiance and loyalty
C) Independence and integrity
D) Dedication and subservient

E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

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C

__________ wrote " Integrity is doing the right thing, even when no one is watching."


A) C.S. Lewis
B) Reggie Lewis
C) Carl Lewis
D) None of the above

E) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

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Ethics and professional moral responsibility is different between Forensic Scientists, Crime Scene IN\nvestigators, Police, and Attorneys

A) True
B) False

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When considering what to do regarding ethical conduct, the "Headline Test" is a method that asks how you would consider the action if it were to become headline news.

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Some may argue that forensic scientists that are hired by law enforcement agencies have inherent bias toward the prosecution, but it is the integrity of the professional and the steps the organization takes to minimize bias.

A) True
B) False

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Investigative Ethics is important. Which of the following DOES NOT describe good ethics:


A) No personal stake in the investigation.
B) If the Truth is the Goal, then how that truth plays out should have little importance to the investigator.
C) Truth is only achieved through detailed study and analysis.
D) No alternative theories should be considered during the investigation.

E) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

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Which of the following is NOT one of the ethical and professional responsibilities for members of the International Association for Identification


A) Conducts full and fair examinations in which conclusions are based on the evidence and reference material relevant to the evidence, not on extraneous information, political pressure, or other outside influences.
B) Truthfully communicates with all parties (i.e. the investigator, prosecutor, defense, and other expert witnesses) about information related to his/her analysis, when communications are permitted by law and agency practice.
C) When requested by the media, disseminates any confidential information obtained in the course of professional endeavors and allows unrestricted access to any hindrances that may stand in the way of public information.
D) All of the above are ethical and professional responsibilities.

E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

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C

The forensic practitioner owes a duty to truth and an obligation is to serve the aims of ____________________.


A) Justice
B) Police agency
C) Attorneys
D) Supervisor

E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

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Many professional organizations have ethical codes of conduct. Three such organizations are:_______, ________, and ________


A) IEEE, AFFE, INNI
B) IAI, CAC, ASCLD
C) ABD, CFI, NAPD
D) CFU, ASP, NUP

E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

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