Forensic Science Fabrics

When fibers are transferred directly from victim to suspect or suspect to victim, this is called:

• necessary transfer.

• absolute transfer.

• direct transfer.

• None of these choices.

A forensic scientist will ask questions about:

• type of fiber.

• number of fibers found.

• textile from which fiber originated.

• fiber color.

• where the fiber was found.

the transfer of evidence such as a fiber from a source to a person, and then to another person.

• primary evidence

• secondary evidence

• primary transfer

• secondary transfer

Fiber evidence is gathered with:

• vacuums.

• tape.

• glue.

• forceps.

• lint roller.

Which of the following observations are used to help identify a specific fiber?

• smell of the burned fiber

• on contact with the flame, does the fiber coil or melt?

• color and structure of the residue left after the fiber burn

• all of the above

The transfer of evidence such as a fiber from a source to a person, then to another person, is called:

• direct transfer

• absolute transfer

• source transfer

• secondary transfer

When fibers are transferred straight from victim to suspect or suspect to victim, this is called:

• necessary transfer

• direct transfer

• absolute transfer

• secondary transfer

What is the primary purpose of forensic analysis of fabrics?

• To determine the fabric's origin

• To identify the type of fabric

• To match fibers to a suspect

• To analyze the fabric's color

Which of the following is a common method for collecting fiber evidence at a crime scene?

• Using a vacuum

• Using a lint roller

• Using a magnet

• Using a brush

What type of transfer occurs when fibers are transferred from a fabric to a person and then to another person?

• Direct transfer

• Secondary transfer

• Tertiary transfer

• Indirect transfer