Chapter 2 Forensic Science Review

The terms grid, linear, quadrant, zone, and spiral are typically used to describe datum points.

• True

• False

An evidence log and a chain of custody must be attached to the evidence container.

• True

• False

Evidence that (if authentic) supports an alleged fact of a case is called direct evidence.

• True

• False

A kind of evidence that identifies a particular person or thing is called individual evidence.

• True

• False

Direct evidence includes:

• first-hand observations such as eyewitness accounts.

• second-hand observations.

• circumstantial evidence.

• None of these choices.

Circumstantial evidence is:

• direct evidence that can be used to imply a fact, but does directly prove it.

• indirect evidence that can be used to imply a fact, but does not directly prove it.

• indirect evidence that cannot be used to imply a fact.

• None of these choices.

Trace evidence is a type of circumstantial evidence, examples of which include:

• hair found on a brush.

• fingerprints found on a glass.

• blood drops on a shirt.

• All of these choices.

Class evidence narrows an identity to:

• a group of persons or things.

• an individual person or thing.

• an individual person.

• a subgroup.

The crime scene investigation team is made up of:

• legal and scientific professionals who work together to solve a crime.

• legal professionals who work together to solve a crime.

• scientific professionals who work together to solve a crime.

• None of these choices.

The first to arrive at a crime scene are usually:

• police officers.

• crime scene investigators.

• medical examiners.

• detectives.