Cast/Impressions Test

What pattern of fingerprint is shown?

• Loop
• Spiral
• Arch
• Whorl

A fingerprint pattern will remain unchanged for the life of an individual; however, the print itself may change due to scars and disease.

• True

• False

Small but measurable amounts of evidence are called...

• Trace evidence
• Negligible evidence
• Tiny evidence
• Micro evidence

This principle states that when two people/objects come into contact, a physical transfer occurs.

• Bertino's Principle of Exchange

• Locard's Principle of Exchange

• Principle of distance
• Principle of non-interaction

Indirect evidence that can be used to IMPLY a fact, but not directly prove it.

• Conclusive evidence
• Anecdotal evidence
• Circumstantial evidence
• Hearsay evidence

What are "Patent" or visible impressions?

• Impressions hidden to the eye but can be made visible using development techniques

• Invisible markings on a surface
• Marks that are clearly visible on a surface.

• 3-D marks left in a soft substance

What 3-D method of collecting Impression evidence uses a dental stone or mixture to preserve the dimensional characteristics of the print?

• photography

• casting

• molding

• inking

This type of evidence is created when one object is pressed against another material with force.

• Impact evidence
• Indentation evidence
• Testimonial evidence

• Impression evidence

Size, brand, and tread design are all _________ characteristics that are common among a group of footwear and tires.

• individual

• class

A tire track is left sunk into the mud.  What type of impression is this?

• latent

• patent

• plastic

• lasting