Fingerprinting

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes 'trace evidence'?

• Large objects found at a crime scene

• Small, often microscopic particles or materials transferred during a crime

• Testimonies given by witnesses

• Photographs taken at the scene

Open Ended

How does the term 'corroborate' relate to the process of investigating a crime?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about a bystander is correct?

• A bystander is always directly involved in an incident.

• A bystander is a person who is present at an event but not directly involved.

• A bystander is the person who starts the incident.

• A bystander is the main investigator of the event.

Multiple Choice

Based on the definitions provided in the slides, which of the following terms refers to gear worn to protect individuals from hazards or dangerous situations?

• Trace Evidence

• Bystander

• PPE

• Boundary

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an important step in determining team composition for crime scene processing?

• Selecting qualified persons for specialized tasks

• Cleaning tools between evidence collections

• Taking photographs from different angles

• Limiting scene access to only law enforcement

Multiple Select

Which of the following actions help minimize contamination at a crime scene?

• Using PPE

• Cleaning tools between evidence collections

• Allowing all personnel access to the scene

• Designating a secure area for trash

Open Ended

What are some key considerations when photographing evidence at a crime scene?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following should be included in a basic sketch of a crime scene?

• Only the evidence found

• Rooms, furniture, and big objects

• Just the case name or number

• Only the direction of north

Open Ended

What are the key differences between documenting a scene with sketches and with notes?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following actions are important when prioritizing the collection of evidence at a crime scene?

• Start with the most fragile evidence

• Collect evidence in any order

• Ignore hidden or hard-to-reach places

• Begin with the most invasive methods

Multiple Select

Which details should be recorded about each piece of evidence collected at a crime scene?

• Where you found it

• The date it was collected

• Who collected it

• The color of the evidence bag

Open Ended

What are the differences between porous and nonporous containers when packaging evidence, and why is it important to choose the correct type?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a recommended step when collecting and preserving evidence at a crime scene?

• Pick up and collect each item marked as evidence

• Keep a clear chain of custody

• Take samples for comparison

• Leave electronic evidence for later collection

Multiple Choice

What component of a fingerprint is highly specific to an individual?

• Class

• Minutiae

• Subclass

• Class and subclass

Multiple Choice

What is the most common fingerprint pattern in the general population?

• loop
• arch
• whorl
• tent

Multiple Choice

What are the 3 types of fingerprints?

• Latent, whorl, and patent

• Arch, loop, and patent

• Arch, whorl, and loop

• Visible and invisible

Multiple Choice

What type of fingerprint is this?

• Loop

• Arch

• Whorl

Multiple Choice

What type of fingerprint is this?

• Loop

• Arch

• Whorl

Multiple Choice

What type of fingerprint is this?

• Loop

• Arch

• Whorl

Multiple Choice

Identify the loop fingerprint pattern.

Multiple Choice

What CATEGORY of fingerprints is shown here?

• Loop
• Whorl
• Arch

Multiple Choice

This is an example of what type of fingerprint

• arch
• wave
• whorl
• loop

Multiple Choice

Identify this fingerprint

• Arch
• Loop
• Whorl
• Swirl

Multiple Choice

Identify the arch fingerprint pattern.

Multiple Choice

Identify the WHORL fingerprint pattern.

Multiple Choice

A fingerprint not seen with the naked eye

• Plastic

• Patent

• Latent

• Minutiae print

Multiple Choice

A fingerprint left on a soft surface that can be seen with the naked eye

• Plastic

• Patent

• Latent

• Minutiae print

Multiple Choice

A fingerprint left on a hard surface that can be seen with the naked eye

• Plastic

• Patent

• Latent

• Minutiae print