Sem 2 day 5: Fiber Analysis Quiz

What type of evidence can very small fibers become?

• Primary evidence

• Trace evidence

• Direct evidence

• Secondary evidence

What is an example of direct transfer of fibers?

• Carpet fibers from a suspect's house found on the victim.

• Fibers transferred from a source to a suspect and then to a victim.

• A jacket fiber from a suspect transferred to the body of a victim.

• Fibers transferred from a victim to a source and then to a suspect.

What are natural fibers derived from?

• Animals, plants, and minerals

• Man-made materials

• Synthetic chemicals

• Laboratory processes

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-3

Which of the following is NOT an example of an animal fiber?

• Wool

• Cashmere

• Silk

• Flax

Which of the following weave patterns is characterized by diagonal parallel ribs?

• Plain

• Basket Weave

• Twill

• Satin

How does the burn test identify the type of fabric?

• By measuring its density

• By observing how it burns, smells, and produces ash

• By measuring its weight

• By observing its color change

What type of odor is typically given off by synthetic fibers during a burn test?

• Smell like singed hair

• Odor of burning grass

• Odor of burning paper

• Give off a "chemical" odor