Tool Mark & Impressions Quiz Review

Which is NOT an imperfection a tool might have?

• missing teeth

• raised metal notes

• broken tip

• spacing of teeth

If an investigator were to measure the distance between the teeth on tool marks, what type of characteristic would this be considered?

• class

• individual

• testimonial

• none of the above

Someone jabs a knife into the wall. This left what type of impression?

• abrasion

• negative

• scraping

• none of the above

Someone scrapes a knife down a wall. This left what type of impression?

• abrasion

• negative

• compression

• none of the above

Which of the following is NOT a common tool submitted for evidence?

• bolt cutter

• screwdriver

• saw

• tweezer

Which of the following is NOT a common place that tool marks are usually found?

• door frames

• safety deposit boxes

• padlocks

• walls

Which of the following is a pinching tool?

• bolt cutter

• crowbar

• pipe wrench

• pliers

Which of the following is a prying tool?

• bolt cutter

• crowbar

• pipe wrench

• pliers

Which of the following is a gripping tool?

• bolt cutter

• crowbar

• pipe wrench

• screwdriver

Which is NOT a common place where a prying tool would be used?

• bank safe

• strike plate of a door

• window sill

• human bone