Question # 2

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Question # 2
Multiple Choice
Forensic engineers are licensed engineers who work full time supplying expert testimony to the court system. Their services are in great demand because they are the only engineers able to serve as expert witnesses.

Responses

True
True

False
False
Question # 3
Multiple Choice
All of the following statements are similar in the careers of forensic toxicologists, computer scientists, and engineers EXCEPT _____.

Responses

there is a continual need for updating of professional knowledge, and industry regulations and standards
there is a continual need for updating of professional knowledge, and industry regulations and standards

identifies solutions by the study of problems and failures
identifies solutions by the study of problems and failures

forensics is not a career path by itself for this profession
forensics is not a career path by itself for this profession

the basic training for the profession involves identifying the crime and the suspect
the basic training for the profession involves identifying the crime and the suspect

GPT-4o mini · Answer

**Question # 2** - **True** - **False** **Correct Response:** **False** *While forensic engineers can provide expert testimony, they are not the only engineers who can serve as expert witnesses; other engineering fields may also provide expert testimony.* --- **Question # 3** - there is a continual need for updating of professional knowledge, and industry regulations and standards - identifies solutions by the study of problems and failures - forensics is not a career path by itself for this profession - the basic training for the profession involves identifying the crime and the suspect **Correct Response:** **forensics is not a career path by itself for this profession** *Forensic science can indeed be a viable career path for those in these professions, as they often work in forensic settings.*

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Question # 4
Multiple Choice
Expert testimony identifies the doctor as being the one who knowingly installed pacemakers that contained faulty parts. The testimony could lead to charges of _____. It was found that the manufacturer used low-quality parts to save money, knowing that the life of a user could be endangered.

Responses

unprofessional conduct
unprofessional conduct

malpractice
malpractice

fraud
fraud

perjury
perjury
Question # 5
Multiple Choice
The forensic study of the Kansas City Hotel Walkway determined that _____.

Responses

money-saving alterations had been made relating to the structure of the hanging walkway
money-saving alterations had been made relating to the structure of the hanging walkway

there were cracks in the concrete slabs making up the ceiling
there were cracks in the concrete slabs making up the ceiling

fire and smoke killed the majority of the casualties
fire and smoke killed the majority of the casualties

a terrorist bomb exploded on the first floor

GPT-4o mini · Answer

**Question # 4** - unprofessional conduct - malpractice - fraud - perjury **Correct Response:** **malpractice** *The expert testimony identifies the doctor as being negligent in their duty of care, which points to malpractice due to the knowingly installed faulty medical devices.* --- **Question # 5** - money-saving alterations had been made relating to the structure of the hanging walkway - there were cracks in the concrete slabs making up the ceiling - fire and smoke killed the majority of the casualties - a terrorist bomb exploded on the first floor **Correct Response:** **money-saving alterations had been made relating to the structure of the hanging walkway** *The forensic study in this case revealed that cost-cutting measures were a significant contributing factor to the structural failure.*

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Question # 6
Multiple Choice
Cracks were discovered in the concrete making up the walls of a collapsed dam. Forensic engineers used what kind of instruments to study the cracked concrete?

Responses

kaleidoscopes
kaleidoscopes

light microscopes
light microscopes

light meters
light meters

scanning electron microscopes
scanning electron microscopes

GPT-4o mini · Answer

**Question # 6** - kaleidoscopes - light microscopes - light meters - scanning electron microscopes **Correct Response:** **scanning electron microscopes** *Scanning electron microscopes are used to analyze the structure and properties of materials at a very high magnification, which is essential for studying cracks and defects in concrete.*

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Forensic engineers analyze _____ to determine what went wrong according to legal significance and liability.

Responses

animation programs
animation programs

computer programs
computer programs

failures
failures

weather patterns
weather patterns
Question # 8
Multiple Choice
Most work done by a forensic engineer relates to criminal cases and results in testimony given in criminal court.

Responses

False
False

True
True
Question # 9
Multiple Choice
Accident-reconstruction animation may be used in the courtroom if presented by an expert witness and if it is shown that the animation uses accepted professional practices as well as the facts collected by the investigator.

Responses

True
True

False
False

GPT-4o mini · Answer

**Question # 7** - animation programs - computer programs - failures - weather patterns **Correct Response:** **failures** *Forensic engineers analyze failures to determine the cause of an incident, relevant legal implications, and liability.* --- **Question # 8** - False - True **Correct Response:** **False** *Most work done by forensic engineers relates to civil cases, including product liability and safety, rather than solely criminal cases.* --- **Question # 9** - True - False **Correct Response:** **True** *Accident-reconstruction animations can be used in court if they are presented by an expert witness and adhere to accepted professional practices and the facts of the investigation.*

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Forensic fire investigation _____.

Responses

is relatively simple
is relatively simple

is usually done by the firefighting team
is usually done by the firefighting team

identifies what started the fire and what caused it to start
identifies what started the fire and what caused it to start

does not consider explosions

GPT-4o mini · Answer

**Forensic fire investigation _____.** - is relatively simple - is usually done by the firefighting team - identifies what started the fire and what caused it to start - does not consider explosions **Correct Response:** **identifies what started the fire and what caused it to start** *Forensic fire investigation involves analyzing the cause and origin of a fire, which includes determining what started the fire and the factors that contributed to its ignition and spread.*

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Question # 11
Multiple Choice
The Kansas City case and the Minnesota Bridge case both _____.

Responses

related to design and constructional flaws
related to design and constructional flaws

related to multiple problems; the specific problem could not be identified
related to multiple problems; the specific problem could not be identified

related to overcrowding
related to overcrowding

resulted from a lack of regular structural inspections
resulted from a lack of regular structural inspections

GPT-4o mini · Answer

**Question # 11** The Kansas City case and the Minnesota Bridge case both _____. - related to design and constructional flaws - related to multiple problems; the specific problem could not be identified - related to overcrowding - resulted from a lack of regular structural inspections **Correct Response:** **related to design and constructional flaws** *Both cases involved significant engineering failures due to design and construction issues that contributed to the collapse of structures.*