Fiber Evidence

What is the significance of finding unique microscopic characteristics in fiber evidence?

• It indicates common manufacturing origin.

• It suggests the fiber is synthetic.

• It can link a suspect to a specific location.

• It proves the fiber is contaminated.

What is the term for fibers that are naturally shed from the human body?

• teeth

• nails

• skin

• hair

What is the term for the process of comparing the physical and chemical properties of fibers?

• fiber examination

• fiber analysis

• fiber comparison

• fiber evaluation

Fibers are used in forensic science to create a link between a crime and a victim.

• Yes

• No

• Maybe

• Not sure

A forensic scientist will ask questions about 

• # of fibers found

• fiber color

• fiber type

• all the choices

Using a flame to test different characteristics of a fiber is considered

• destructive

• non-destructive

Early collection of fibers in an investigation is critical to an investigation.  Within _ hours, an estimated

_ % of all fibers may have fallen from a victim or been lost from a crime scene.

• 12, 95

• 24, 85

• 48, 80

• 24, 95

If a burn test is conducted and it has an odor of burnt hair, what type of fiber is it likely to be?

• animal fiber

• plant fiber

• mineral fiber

• synthetic fiber

If a burn test is conducted and it has an odor of burnt paper, what type of fiber is it likely to be?

• animal fiber

• plant fiber

• mineral fiber

• synthetic fiber

What is the primary purpose of fiber evidence in forensic science?

• To identify the type of fabric

• To link a suspect to a crime scene

• To determine the age of the fabric

• To assess the quality of the fabric