Have an account?
Skip to Content
Build your own quiz
51 questions
Show Answers
See Preview
- 1. Multiple ChoicePrints that are not readily visible are commonly referred to as:rolledplasticlatentclosed
- 2. Multiple ChoiceThree types of impressions are________, __________, and _________.Foot, Dental, TirePatent, Latent, PlasticClass, individual, eyewitnessnone of the
- 3. Multiple ChoiceWhat can a shoe print tell an investigator?If there was an injury causing the suspect to limpType of shoetheir paceall of the above
- 4. Multiple ChoiceSeveral prints together can help us determine...GaitHeightRaceage
- 5. Multiple ChoiceWhat must first be done with impression evidence?make a cast using plaster or dental stonecut out the area with the impressionphotograph it with a rulerplace the item that made the impression over it to see if it's a match
- 6. Multiple Choice
A shoe impression is left in paint at a crime scene. What type of impression is this?
Patent
Latent
Plastic
Lasting
- 7. Multiple ChoiceA footprint is left in dust at a crime scene and was only found due to electrostatic lifting. What type of impression is this?PatentLatentPlasticLasting
- 8. Multiple ChoiceWhat type of evidence is impression evidence?Class OnlyIndividual OnlyTrace OnlyClass or Individual, depending on the characteristics
- 9. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following CANNOT be determined from a person's shoe impressions?AgeBody weightSurface the person walks onActivities of the wearer
- 10. Multiple Choice
Class characteristics of shoe prints include:
manufacturer, type, model, and size
color, material, scent, and scratches on the bottom
depth of tread, position, quantity
- 11. Multiple ChoiceWhich one of the following is considered to be an individual characteristic in footwear impression?Shoe SizeCut/TearBrand NameTread Pattern
- 12. Multiple ChoiceThree-dimensional imprints left in pliable materials such as snow, mud, soil, or soap are called what?Patent impressionslatent impressionsplastic impressionscasts
- 13. Multiple ChoiceWhat information on a shoeprint can help us narrow down suspects?Shoe ware patternSizwTread pattern
- 14. Multiple Choice
The most common form of developing latent printsDustingSilver NitratephotographyBlack light - 15. Multiple Choice
What is the most important step when taking photos of impression evidence?
Oblique lighting
Take photos as soon as possible
Take multiple photos
Place an identifying label and a ruler for scale
- 16. Multiple Choice
Which of the following are individual characteristics of tire treads?
size, type, and model.
Wear and damage
scent and color
- 17. Multiple Choice
3-D impressions can be collected by which of the following?
Photography and electrostastic dusting
Photography, fingerprinting, and electrostatic dusting
Photography, electrostatic dusting, and casting
Photography and casting
- 18. Multiple Choice
A ________ fingerprint is visible and is found in clay, putty, or soap.
Patent
latent
plastic
none of the above
- 19. Multiple ChoiceA factor that does not personalize a persons footwear:body weightway a person walkssurface they usually walk onhair color
- 20. Multiple ChoiceTake multiple photos of the impression from at least ________ orientations.1234
- 21. Multiple Choice
Is an impression individual or class evidence?
class
Individual
Could be both
- 22. Multiple Choice______ are Impressions hidden to the eye.patentshoelatentplastic
- 23. Multiple ChoiceThree dimensional fingerprint is:latenttirepatentplastic
- 24. Multiple ChoiceIs a shoe impression class or individual evidence?individualclassnone of the above
- 25. Multiple Choice
Class characteristics of shoe prints include:
manufacturer, tread, model, and size
color, material, scent, and scratches on the bottom
depth of tread, position, quantity
accidental scratches, embedded rocks or debris
- 26. Multiple Choice
Consistent bite mark evidence alone is not sufficient for a conviction, but it does provide ________________ evidence that may be helpful in building a case.
class
individual
trace
circumstantial
- 27. Multiple Choice
Which of the following describes the area of a tire tread that makes contact with the road?
Groove
Rib
wave
Valley
- 28. Multiple Choice
A shoe print left in snow is an example of
Patent impression
Virtual impression
Latent impression
Plastic impression
- 29. Multiple Choice
Which of the following is not one of the 3 types of tire marks?
Skid marks
tire scrub
tread marks
yaw marks
- 30. Multiple Choice
What does not influence a skid marks creation during a stop from slamming the breaks?
Vehicle Speed
Distance of the Skid
Coefficient of Friction
Mass of vehicle
- 31. Multiple Choice
Bite marks are considered unique and enough evidence to accurately convict a suspect with.
True
False
- 32. Multiple Choice
What is the first step of processing any kind of evidence?
Casting
Photographing
Dusting
Lifting
- 33. Multiple Choice
Several prints together can help us determine...
Gait
Height
Race
Age
- 34. Multiple Choice
Which characteristics DOES NOT indicate someone that is wounded?
more pressure on one foot
foot drag
irregular gait
irregular wear pattern on one shoe
more pressure on heel of foot
- 35. Multiple Choice
What is the function of tire treads?
to provide contact with the road
to channel air and water from tire
to provide evidence about type and size of tire
to provide even acceleration and braking for a car
- 36. Multiple Choice
What are the two main types of tires
snow and all-weather tires
straight line or diagonal
front and rear
treaded and smooth
- 37. Multiple Choice
Track width of a car can be determined by measuring
the distance between the edges of the right and left tire
the distance from the front to rear axel
the distance between the mid points of the front tires
the distance between the inner edges of the front and back tires
- 38. Multiple Choice
The car with the smallest turning diameter would also have
the largest track width
the smallest track width
the largest wheel base
the smallest wheel base
- 39. Multiple Choice
Skid marks are formed when
brakes are applied
tires lock
two cars make impact
a car accelerates rapidly
- 40. Multiple Choice
Tire marks formed when a car moves in a curved path faster than the vehicle can handle are called
yaw marks
skid marks
scrub marks
slash marks
- 41. Multiple Choice
Tire marks used for calculating velocity of a vehicle are
yaw marks
skid marks
scrub marks
slash marks
- 42. Multiple Choice
Tire mark patterns that have with curved or irregular width are usually associated with
sudden braking
damaged or overloaded tires, or tires during impact
melted road surfaces from extreme heat
ABS braking
- 43. Multiple Choice
When a car traveling at a high speed brakes suddenly, the front tire tracks appear as
skids that correspond to the ridges of the tire
on long, central tread
thin lines at either edge of the track
skids that correspond to the indentations of the tires
- 44. Multiple ChoiceA tire track is left sunk into the mud. What type of impression is this?PatentLatentPlasticLasting
- 45. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following CANNOT be determined from a person's shoe impressions?AgeBody weightSurface the person walks onActivities of the wearer
- 46. Multiple ChoiceWhat factors CANNOT be determined from a car based on impression evidence?Front and rear track widthWheelbase measurementTurning diameterPerson driving the car
- 47. Multiple ChoiceImpressions that are hidden to the naked eye but can be visualized through the use of dusting or electrostatic techniques are called what?Patent impressionslatent impressionsplastic impressionscasts
- 48. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the best way to reveal bloody footprints?DustingGel LiftingLuminolElectrostatic Lifting
- 49. Multiple ChoiceForensic 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?forensic anthropologyforensic odontologyforensic palynologyforensic entomology
- 50. Multiple Choicewhich of the following are individual characteristics of tire treads?size, type, and model.Wear and damagescent and color
- 51. Multiple Choice
Databases contain the names of specific shoe manufacturers and tread patterns used to identify different types of shoes.
True
False
- Answer choicesTagsAnswer choicesTags