WorksheetsCasting and Impressions Quick Check
Total questions: 16
Worksheet time: 14mins
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?
What type of tool marks can be found if a crowbar was used to pry open a door? (choose 2)
Latent
Which of the following are individual characteristics of tire treads?
type and model
wear and damage
size and color
A forensic odontologist can estimate the age of a unknown victim based on their teeth.
True
False
A shoe impression is left in blood at a crime scene. What type of impression is this?
Patent
Latent
Plastic
Lasting
Which of the following CANNOT be determined from a person's shoe impressions?
Age of wearer
Body weight of wearer
Shoe sole/tread manufacturer
Activities of the wearer
What are "Plastic" impressions? (Choose 2)
3-D imprints left in a soft substance such as mud or snow
2-D impressions that are visible to the unaided eye
Impressions hidden to the eye but can be made visible using development techniques
Impressions that are easily lost and must be documented right away with casting
What type of impression is shown in the picture?
Plastic
Latent
Patent
Shoe
What is the first step of processing any kind of evidence?
Casting
Photographing
Dusting
Lifting
What are "Latent" impressions?
3-D imprints left in a soft substance
2-D impressions that are visible to the unaided eye
Impressions hidden to the eye but can be made visible using development techniques
Impressions that are easily lost and must be documented right away with casting
What 3-D method of collecting Impression evidence uses a dental stone or mixture to preserve the dimensional characteristics of the print?
Photography
Inking
Dusting
Casting
A(n)________________________ is tool that charges particles within dust or light soil, which are then attracted and bonded to a lifting film.
photographic generator
electrostatic lifting device
adhesive lifter
plaster caster
plastic amorphic simulator
What type of evidence is impression evidence?
Class Only
Individual Only
Trace Only
Class and Individual, depends on the characteristics
