Impression Evidence Review

A shoe print is an example of class evidence.

• true

• false

A fingerprint is an example of class evidence.

• true

• false

A saliva sample from a dental impression an example of individual evidence.

• true

• false

What type of evidence is impression evidence?

• Class Only
• Individual Only
• Trace Only
• Class or Individual, depending on the characteristics

Which of the following CANNOT be determined from a person's shoe impressions?

• Age
• Body weight
• Surface the person walks on
• Activities of the wearer

What can a shoe print tell an investigator?

• If there was an injury causing the suspect to limp

• Type of shoe

• The pace of the person who left the print

• all of the above

Which one of the following is considered to be an individual characteristic in footwear impression? 

• Shoe Size
• Cut/Tear
• Brand Name
• Tread Pattern

2-D impressions can be collected by which of the following?

• Photography and electrostastic dusting

• Photography, fingerprinting, and electrostatic dusting

• Photography, fingerprinting, and casting

• Photography, electrostatic dusting, and casting

3-D impressions can be collected by which of the following?

• Photography and electrostastic dusting

• Photography, fingerprinting, and electrostatic dusting

• Photography, electrostatic dusting, and casting

• Casting

class characteristics of shoe prints include:

• manufacturer, type, model, and size
• color, material, scent, and scratches on the bottom 
• depth of tread, position, quantity