Forensic Science Review

material that can be related to a single source

• individual evidence
• control evidence
• trace evidence

material that connects an individual or thing to a group that share similar characteristics

• trace evidence
• individual evidence
• class evidence

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Evidence would refer to any material items that are present at the crime scene or on the victims. 

• Physical evidence
• Trace evidence
• evidence
• Testimonial evidence

If a crime lab can piece a large broken glass of a bottle, then the evidence has ______ characteristics.

• identification
• comparative
• individual
• class

Which of the following is an example of an individual characteristic?

• Red cotton fibers

• Size 9 running shoes

• A note at the crime scene matches a handwriting sample from one of the suspects

• Fingerprints on a gun found at the crime scene

Which of the following is not an advantage of physical evidence

• Can’t be taken into the jury room

• The defendant cannot distort the physical evidence

• Some cases cannot be solved without the physical evidence

• Physical evidence is not subject to memory loss

Which of the following is not a role of physical evidence?

• Link an individual with another or with a crime scene

• Must be returned to the suspect before the trial

• Provide facts to a jury which may assist in the determination of the guilt or innocence of an accused.

• Provide evidence to link serial homicide or rape case.

Identify the fingerprint pattern as shown.

• whorl
• loop
• arch

Why are fingerprints useful in classification?

• Fingerprint patterns can change 
• They are unique to individuals
• They are not found on any other species
• There are individuals with identical fingerprints

Identify the fingerprint

• Arch
• Loop 
• Whorl
• Swirl