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Fiber Evidence

Total questions: 74

Worksheet time: 9mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
The lengthwise, parallel yarn in a weave pattern is called the...
a)
Warp
b)
Weft
c)
Yarn
d)
Filament
2.
The smallest indivisible unit of a textile is a...
a)
Fiber
b)
Fabric
c)
Yarn
d)
Thread
3.
A continuous strand of fibers that have been spun together is a...
a)
Fiber
b)
Fabric
c)
Yarn
d)
Thread
4.
Long strings that make up synthetic fibers are called...
a)
Monomers
b)
Macromolecules
c)
Polymers
d)
Threads
5.
A fiber made from flax is called...
a)
Cashmere
b)
Sisal
c)
Coir
d)
Linen
6.
A fiber made from goat hair is called...
a)
Cashmere
b)
Sisal
c)
Coir
d)
Angora
7.
A fiber made from rabbit hair is called...
a)
Cashmere
b)
Sisal
c)
Silk
d)
Angora
8.
This weave pattern results in shiny fabric with little friction...
a)
Twill
b)
Plain
c)
Satin
d)
Basket
9.
Sisal comes from what part of a plant?
a)
Seed
b)
Fruit
c)
Stem
d)
Leaf
10.
Plant fibers are made of what material?
a)
Carbohydrate
b)
Protein
c)
Nucleic Acid
d)
Lipid
11.
Fiberglass is considered this type of fiber.
a)
Synthetic
b)
Natural
12.
Fibers are considered what kind of evidence? 
a)
Individual
b)
Class
c)
Direct
d)
Indirect
13.
Which of the following are NOT considered mineral fibers?
a)
Rayon
b)
Fiberglass
c)
All of the above are mineral fibers
d)
Asbestos
14.

Wool fibers fall under which type of fiber classification?

a)

man made

b)

reconstituted

c)

natural

d)

regenerated

15.
Mineral fibers such as asbestos are very durable. They’re used in all of the following except:
a)
Rope
b)
Shingles
c)
Floor tiles
d)
Brake linings
16.
All of the following are characteristics of synthetic fibers except:
a)
They are formed by combining monomer compounds into polymer molecules
b)
They’re manufactured
c)
Used in production of carpet fibers
d)
Produced by plants, animals, or other organisms
17.
The most common type of regenerated fiber, derived from cellulose is
a)
cotton
b)
rayon
c)
silk
d)
nylon
18.
When fibers are transferred directly from victim to suspect or suspect to victim, this is called:
a)
necessary transfer.
b)
direct transfer
c)
absolute transfer.
d)
None of these choices.
19.
Identify the weave pattern:
a)
basket
b)
plain
c)
satin
d)
leno
20.
amorphous
a)
without a defined shape; fibers composed of a loose arrangment of polymers that are soft, elastic, and absorbing
b)
the passing of evidence, such as fiber, from victim to suspect or vice versa
c)
dense, strong fiber that resists rot and light damage
d)
The transfer of evidence such as a fiber from a source (such as a carpet) to a person (suspect), and then to another person (victim)
21.
fiber
a)
the smallest indivisible unit of textile, it must be at 100 times longer than wide
b)
the passing of evidence, such as fiber, from victim to suspect or vice versa
c)
dense, strong fiber that resists rot and light damage
d)
fibers that have been spun together
22.
linen
a)
dense, strong fiber that resists rot and light damage
b)
the passing of evidence, such as fiber, from victim to suspect or vice versa
c)
a collection of mineral crystals formed into recognizable pattern
d)
fibers that have been spun together
23.
monomer
a)
a smll molecule that my bond to other monomers to become a polymer
b)
the passing of evidence, such as fiber, from victim to suspect or vice versa
c)
a collection of mineral crystals formed into recognizable pattern
d)
fibers that have been spun together
24.
natural fibers
a)
come from animals, plants, and mineral provided from fur, hair, and webbing
b)
the smallest indivisible unit of textile, it must be at 100 times longer than wide
c)
a collection of mineral crystals formed into recognizable pattern
d)
fibers that have been spun together
25.
regenerated fibers
a)
derived from cellulose and are mostly plant in origin
b)
the smallest indivisible unit of textile, it must be at 100 times longer than wide
c)
a collection of mineral crystals formed into recognizable pattern
d)
fibers that have been spun together
26.
secondary transfer
a)
The transfer of evidence such as a fiber from a source (such as a carpet) to a person (suspect), and then to another person (victim)
b)
the passing of evidence, such as fiber, from victim to suspect or vice versa
c)
things like clothing, carpets, and upholstery
d)
fibers that have been spun together
27.
silk
a)
collected from the cocoons from the caterpillar
b)
the smallest indivisible unit of textile, it must be at 100 times longer than wide
c)
things like clothing, carpets, and upholstery
d)
The transfer of evidence such as a fiber from a source (such as a carpet) to a person (suspect), and then to another person (victim)
28.
synthetic polymer fibers
a)
originated with petroleum products and are non cellulose-based fibers
b)
the smallest indivisible unit of textile, it must be at 100 times longer than wide
c)
things like clothing, carpets, and upholstery
d)
fibers that have been spun together
29.
textiles
a)
things like clothing, carpets, and upholstery
b)
the passing of evidence, such as fiber, from victim to suspect or vice versa
c)
fibers that have been spun together
d)
The transfer of evidence such as a fiber from a source (such as a carpet) to a person (suspect), and then to another person (victim)
30.
thread count
a)
number of threads that are packed together for any given amountof fabric
b)
the smallest indivisible unit of textile, it must be at 100 times longer than wide
c)
things like clothing, carpets, and upholstery
d)
The transfer of evidence such as a fiber from a source (such as a carpet) to a person (suspect), and then to another person (victim)
31.
yarn
a)
fibers that have been spun together
b)
the passing of evidence, such as fiber, from victim to suspect or vice versa
c)
a collection of mineral crystals formed into recognizable pattern
d)
originated with petroleum products and are non cellulose-based fibers
32.

In an investigation, collection of fibers within _______ is critical.

a)

24 hours

b)

3 days

c)

1 week

d)

48 hours

33.

Only fibers that____________ are investigated

a)

Are common

b)

Stick out

c)

Match with the surroundings

34.

Uniqueness of fibers is critical

a)

True

b)

False

35.

Microscope that has a special filter that allows the scientists to look at the fiber using specific wavelengths of light.

a)

Compound light microscope

b)

Comparison microscope

c)

Polarizing light microscope

d)

Infrared microscope

36.

This instrument emits a beam that bounces off a material and returns to the instrument. The change in the beam of light reveals the chemical structure of the fiber.

a)

Gas chromotography

b)

Infrared Spectroscopy

c)

Light microscopy

d)

Mass spectroscopy

37.

Plant fibers all contain the polymer __________.

a)

Glycogen

b)

Starch

c)

Cellulose

d)

Glucose

38.

Plant fibers are soluble in water.

a)

True

b)

False

39.

Plant fibers are very resistant to damage from harsh chemicals.

a)

True

b)

False

40.

Plant fibers can only be dissolved by strong acids.

a)

True

b)

False

41.

Plant fibers cannot absorb water.

a)

True

b)

False

42.

This comes from a seedpod of a plant. It is the most common plant fiber used in textiles

a)

Coir

b)

Cotton

c)

Flax

d)

Hemp

43.

Coarse fiber from the outside covering of coconuts. It is waterproof and used in doormats and baskets

a)

Coir

b)

Cotton

c)

Jute

d)

Flax

44.

The most common stem fiber. Used in linens.

a)

Jute

b)

Hemp

c)

Cotton

d)

Flax

45.

Coarse stem fiber. Used to make ropes, mats, and handbags.

a)

Sisal

b)

Coir

c)

Manilla

d)

Jute

46.

Stem fiber made from the thick region of the plant's stem. It is an alternative to cotton

a)

Hemp

b)

Sisal

c)

Manilla

d)

Jute

47.

Leaf fiber taken from a tree similar to the banana tree.

a)

Sisal

b)

Manilla

c)

Hemp

d)

Coir

48.

Leaf fiber taken from a desert plant. It is used to make ropes, twines and netting.

a)

Sisal

b)

Manilla

c)

Jute

d)

Asbestos

49.

Mineral fiber that is the fiber form of glass. It is used to insulate buildings.

a)

Asbestos

b)

Sisal

c)

Fiberglass

d)

Coir

50.

Mineral found in rocks. It is very durable. It is used to cover pipes, brake linings, ceiling tiles, floor tiles, shingles and insulation.

a)

Asbestos

b)

Fiberglass

c)

Manilla

d)

Jute

51.

Natural Fibers degrade much more quickly than synthetic fibers.

a)

True

b)

False

52.

Until the nineteenth century only plant and animal fibers were used to make clothes and textiles.

a)

True

b)

False

53.

One quarter of the products produced today are artificially produced.

a)

True

b)

False

54.

A small molecule that may bond to other small molecules to become a polymer is called a(n):

a)

Polymer

b)

Macromolecule

c)

Atom

d)

Monomer

55.

A substance composed of long chains of repeating units.

a)

Monomer

b)

Polymer

c)

Atoms

d)

Elements

56.

These are modified natural fibers. They are derived from cellulose cellulose (mostly plant).

a)

Regenerated fibers

b)

Natural fibers

c)

Synthetic fibers

57.

The most common regenerated fiber. It is smooth and silky.

a)

Calanese

b)

Rayon

c)

Capron

d)

Polyester

58.

Regenerated fiber where cellulose is combined with acetate. It is used in carpets

a)

Capron

b)

Polyester

c)

Rayon

d)

Celanese

59.

Regenerated fiber where cellulose is combined with 3 acetate units. It is used in high performance clothing.

a)

Polyamide nylon

b)

Rayon

c)

Celanese

d)

Cotton

60.

These fibers come from petroleum products. They are totally man made.

a)

Regenerated fibers

b)

Synthetic fibers

c)

Natural fibers

61.

Very common synthetic fiber. It is found in polar fleece, wrinkle-resistant pants, and is added to natural fibers to give more strength.

a)

Rayon

b)

Acrylic

c)

Nylon

d)

Polyester

62.

Synthetic fiber similar to polyester, except it can be broken down by light and concentrated acid. Also called “artificial silk”.

a)

Nylon

b)

Acrylic

c)

Olefin

d)

Rayon

63.

Synthetic fiber that is called artificial wool. It has a light and fluffy feel.

a)

Polyester

b)

Nylon

c)

Olefins

d)

Acrylic

64.

Synthetic fiber used in high performance clothing, thermal socks and carpets. It is quick drying and resistant to wear.

a)

Polyester

b)

Acrylic

c)

Nylon

d)

Olefins

65.

Crosswise threads in a textile are called the:

a)

Warp

b)

Weft

66.

Lengthwise threads in a textile are called the:

a)

Warp

b)

Weft

67.

The pattern in which the weft passes over and under the warp fibers.

a)

Weave pattern

b)

Yarn pattern

c)

Textile direction

68.

This is the simplest weave pattern. It forms a checkerboard. Each weft passes over one warp before going under the next one. This is called a 1/1 weave.

a)

Satin

b)

Twill

c)

Tabby

d)

Leno

69.

This weave pattern is used in rugged clothing. It has a 2/1 or 3/1 weave. The weft travels over two or three warp yarns and then under one, this creates a diagonal texture.

a)

Twill

b)

Tabby

c)

Leno

d)

Satin

70.

This weave pattern is a 3/1, 4/1, 5/1, 6/1 or more, the weft travels over three or more warps and under one. It has a glossy surface and a dull back

a)

Twill

b)

Tabby

c)

Satin

d)

Leno

71.

The number of treads packed together for any given amount of fabric is known as:

a)

Weave pattern

b)

Yarn pattern

c)

Thread count

d)

Weave direction

72.

What weave pattern is shown?

a)

Twill

b)

Tabby

c)

Satin

d)

Leno

73.

What weave pattern is shown?

a)

Twill

b)

Tabby

c)

Satin

d)

Leno

74.

What weave pattern is shown?

a)

Twill

b)

Tabby

c)

Satin

d)

Leno