WorksheetsForensics Review
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 16mins
There is a security camera recording that shows a woman resembling Mrs. Smith stealing the ring. This is...
Direct Evidence
Circumstantial evidence
Two people walking near the jewelry store that night saw a woman leave the store. Their description of the woman matches the appearance of Mrs. Smith.
Direct Evidence
Circumstantial evidence
Fingerprints that match Mrs. Smith's fingerprints are found on the open display case that the necklace was stolen from. This is...
Direct Evidence
Circumstantial evidence
A shoe print is found at the scene in front of the display case that matches the brand of shoe in Mrs. Smith's closet. This is...
Direct Evidence
Circumstantial evidence
A dark blue fiber was found inside the jewelry case which is similar to the fibers from a dress found in Mrs. Smith's closet.
Direct Evidence
Circumstantial evidence
A police officer goes undercover and pretends to be interested in buying a diamond ring from Mrs. Smith. An audio recording is taken of Mrs. Smith discussing the sale of a diamond ring matching the description of the stolen ring. This is...
Direct Evidence
Circumstantial evidence
Which type of evidence must be put into a porous evidence bag (never put into plastic!)
gun
tool mark
chewed gum
hair
This evidence may be able to tell the CSI the ethnicity of the suspect.
gun
tool mark
chewed gum
hair
CSI sometimes make a cast (or mold) out of the evidence at the scene. Which piece of evidence would need a cast made?
gun
tool mark
chewed gum
hair
This evidence is often collected with powder and tape.
fingerprint
footwear impression
fibers
documents
This type of evidence is collected into a cellophane or plastic envelopes to keep them from damage and contamination.
fingerprint
footwear impression
fibers
documents
Which of the following pieces of evidence is examined using a comparison microscope, and best demonstrates Locards Exchange Principal?
DNA
footwear impression
hairs
chewed gum
Which evidence might be either 2 dimensional or 3 dimensional?
DNA
footwear impression
hairs
chewed gum
What can NOT be learned from blood spatter patterns at a crime scene?
if the suspect is right or left handed
how many blows a victim recieved
the size of the weapon used
the approximate time of death
Which of these is NOT considered when a Medical Examiner is trying to determine the time sense death?
the position of the body
the state of decomposition of the body
recent weather conditions
insects found on the body
A torn T-shirt was found in the back seat of a suspect’s car. Two pieces of torn cloth were found at the scene of the crime. The torn fragments match with, and fit the tear in the shirt.
Class Evidence
Individual Evidence
The Sports page of a local newspaper was found at the scene of a murder. The same paper was found at the suspects home, missing the Sports section: the same local paper, the same issue date.
Class Evidence
Individual Evidence
A bullet is found at a crime scene. A gun is found at the suspect’s house that fires the same caliber bullet. Striation (scratch) marks on the crime scene bullet match the striations on known bullets fired from the suspect's gun.
Class Evidence
Individual Evidence
A vinyl glove was found at the scene of a robbery. A box of the same type, size, and brand of gloves was found at a suspect’s home.
Class Evidence
Individual Evidence
A ransom note was left for police. A notebook was found at a suspect's office of the same brand of notebook. One page in the notebook is missing, with a torn edge that matches the torn edge of the ransom note.
Class Evidence
Individual Evidence
