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Trace evidence - fibers

Total questions: 19

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which of the answers describe natural fibers?

a)

rayon, nylon, wool

b)

cotton, polyester, cashmere

c)

linen, cotton, silk

d)

silk, spandex, polyester

2.

Which of the following is a synthetic fiber?

a)

rayon

b)

silk

c)

cashmere

d)

polyester

3.
The smallest indivisible unit of a textile is a...
a)
Fiber
b)
Fabric
c)
Yarn
d)
Thread
4.
A continuous strand of fibers that have been spun together is a...
a)
Fiber
b)
Fabric
c)
Yarn
d)
Thread
5.
Fiberglass is considered this type of fiber.
a)
Synthetic
b)
Natural
6.
Fibers are considered what kind of evidence? 
a)
Individual
b)
Class
c)
Direct
d)
Indirect
7.
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.
8.
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
9.

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

10.

Natural fibers come from:

a)

animals.

b)

plants.

c)

minerals that are mined from the ground.

d)

All of these choices.

11.

All plant fibers share the common polymer that is:

a)

cellulose.

b)

protein.

c)

sulfuric acid.

d)

None of these choices.

12.

How is hair or fiber evidence collected?

a)

Using forceps.

b)

Using sticky tape.

c)

Using a vacuum.

d)

All of the above.

13.

Write the term for the definition...

A lengthwise yarn or thread in a weave

(a)  

14.

Write the term for the definition...

A crosswise yarn or thread in a weave

(a)  

15.
Identify the weave pattern:
a)
basket
b)
plain
c)
satin
d)
leno
16.
This weave pattern results in shiny fabric with little friction...
a)
Twill
b)
Plain
c)
Satin
d)
Basket
17.

Early collection of fibers in an investigation is critical. Within 24 hours, an estimated __% of fibers may have been lost from a crime scene.

a)

85%

b)

50%

c)

95%

d)

25%

18.

Which weave pattern is shown?

a)

plain

b)

twill

c)

satin

d)

basket

19.

Which weave pattern is shown?

a)

plain

b)

twill

c)

satin

d)

basket