Types & Uses of Evidence

What type of evidence is a video recording of a crime taking place?

• circumstantial evidence

• oral evidence

• direct evidence

• crime scene evidence

Which of the following is an example of circumstantial evidence?

• a witness testimony stating they saw the crime

• a video recording of the crime

• DNA evidence linking a suspect to the crime scene

• a confession from the suspect

Oral evidence is provided by:

• a written statement from a witness

• a witness speaking in court

• a fingerprint analysis report

• a DNA test result

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Fingerprint evidence can be used to:

• prove the motive of a crime

• determine the time a crime took place

• prove the cause of death

• wstablish a suspect's presence at a crime scene

The reliability of a confession can be questioned if:

• it is supported by direct evidence

• there is circumstantial evidence supporting it

• it is made voluntarily without any coercion

• it was obtained under duress or coercion

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DNA evidence is significant because it can:

• prove a suspect's motive

• always conclusively prove who committed the crime

• establish a physical link between a suspect and the crime

• replace the need for a trial

Which of the following best differentiates direct evidence from circunstantial evidence?

• direct evidence can be seen while circumstantial cannot

• circumstantial evidence is more reliable than direct evidence

• direct evidence proves a fact directly while circumstantial requires inference

• direct evidence is not admissable in court, while circumstantial is

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Crime scene evidence does NOT include:

• fingerprints found on a weapon

• bloodstains on the floor

• a witness's oral testimony

• a piece of hair found near the victim

Interpreting oral evidence in a crime involves:

• analysing the credibility of the witness

• conducting DNA tests on the statements

• matching fingerprints to those found at the scene

• reviewing video recordings of the testimony

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Which of the following is NOT a role of DNA evidence in a crime investigation?

• identifying potential suspects

• exonerating individuals wrongly accused

• proving the exact time a crime occurred

• linking a suspect to a crime scene