forensics. Unit 2: MID UNIT quiz

Material that can be related to a single source

• individual evidence

• control evidence

• trace evidence

Material that connects an individual or object to a group that share similar characteristics

• trace evidence

• individual evidence

• class evidence

Found in small but measurable amounts. 

• Physical evidence
• Testimonial evidence
• Rare evidence
• Trace evidence

The idea that with any contact between two items there will be transfer is known as _____

• physical evdience

• Locard's exchange principle

• Forensic exchange principle

• the law of forensics

In a crime scene sketch, there should always be an arrow to show which way is

• South
• East
• West
• North

What should be included on the packaging of any piece of evidence?

• description of item

• source/location of where item was recovered

• names of anyone who has had contact with item

• all of these

How should a shirt with biological evidence on it such as a blood drop be packaged?

• it should be packaged in paper to allow for drying

• it should be packaged in plastic immediately

• it should be packaged in the same container as other evidence

What is a bindle?

• a paper fold for trace evidence like drugs

• a cardboard box
• a paper bag
• a plastic container

Unrealistic expectations portrayed by TV shows that assume every crime scene will yield forensic evidence that will aid in solving a crime

• Forensics

• Forensic Science

• CSI Effect

• Deductive Reasoning

The method used to support or recreate a likely sequence of events by the observation and evaluation of physical evidence, as well as statements made by those involved with the incident is called

• identification

• classification

• reconstruction

• comparison