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Casting and Impressions Quick Check

Total questions: 16

Worksheet time: 14mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

A footprint left on the bare floor at a crime scene was only found/visible due to electrostatic lifting.  What type of impression is this?

a)
Patent
b)
Latent
c)
Plastic
d)
Lasting
2.

What type of tool marks can be found if a crowbar was used to pry open a door? (choose 2)

a)
Abrasion
b)
Cut
c)
Indentation
d)

Latent

3.

Which of the following are individual characteristics of tire treads?

a)

type and model

b)

wear and damage

c)

size and color

4.
 Forensic dentistry involves the study of teeth with the intention of providing facts to be used as evidence in court. What is another name for this field of study?
a)
forensic anthropology
b)
forensic odontology
c)
forensic palynology
d)
forensic entomology
5.

A forensic odontologist can estimate the age of a unknown victim based on their teeth.

a)

True

b)

False

6.

A shoe impression is left in blood at a crime scene. What type of impression is this?

a)

Patent

b)

Latent

c)

Plastic

d)

Lasting

7.

Which of the following CANNOT be determined from a person's shoe impressions?

a)

Age of wearer

b)

Body weight of wearer

c)

Shoe sole/tread manufacturer

d)

Activities of the wearer

8.

What are "Plastic" impressions? (Choose 2)

a)

3-D imprints left in a soft substance such as mud or snow

b)

2-D impressions that are visible to the unaided eye

c)

Impressions hidden to the eye but can be made visible using development techniques

d)

Impressions that are easily lost and must be documented right away with casting

9.

What type of impression is shown in the picture?

a)

Plastic

b)

Latent

c)

Patent

d)

Shoe

10.

What is the first step of processing any kind of evidence?

a)

Casting

b)

Photographing

c)

Dusting

d)

Lifting

11.

What are "Latent" impressions?

a)

3-D imprints left in a soft substance

b)

2-D impressions that are visible to the unaided eye

c)

Impressions hidden to the eye but can be made visible using development techniques

d)

Impressions that are easily lost and must be documented right away with casting

12.

What 3-D method of collecting Impression evidence uses a dental stone or mixture to preserve the dimensional characteristics of the print?

a)

Photography

b)

Inking

c)

Dusting

d)

Casting

13.

A(n)________________________ is tool that charges particles within dust or light soil, which are then attracted and bonded to a lifting film.

a)

photographic generator

b)

electrostatic lifting device

c)

adhesive lifter

d)

plaster caster

e)

plastic amorphic simulator

14.
A tire track is left sunk into the mud.  What type of impression is this?
a)
Patent
b)
Latent
c)
Plastic
d)
Lasting
15.
Shoe and tire marks impressed into soft earth can be best preserved by: 
a)
photographing and casting with dental stone
b)
photographing and then use of the electrostatic lifting technique.
c)
It is not possible to accurately preserve such markings
d)
dusting with powder
16.

What type of evidence is impression evidence?

a)

Class Only

b)

Individual Only

c)

Trace Only

d)

Class and Individual, depends on the characteristics