Introduction to Forensic Science and Criminalistics

Robert E Gaensslen, University of Illinois
Howard Harris, University of New Haven
Henry C Lee, University of New Haven

Examinations of Physical Patterns

Multiple Choice Quiz


1	An Indentation mark on a surface which cannot be removed from the crime scene is best collected and preserved by:
		A)	Casting
		B)	Tape lifting
		C)	Vacuuming
		D)	Photography
		E)	Sketching


2	A tire track impression in snow would be classified as:
		A)	An indentation
		B)	A positive impression mark
		C)	An imprint
		D)	Both a and b
		E)	A 2-dimensional mark


3	If the K and Q patterns match, what conclusion should be reported in the forensic lab report?
		A)	Inclusion
		B)	Inconclusive
		C)	Indeterminate
		D)	Insufficient
		E)	Exclusion


4	If the K and Q patterns do not match, what conclusion should be reported in the forensic lab report?
		A)	Indeterminate
		B)	Insufficient
		C)	Inconclusive
		D)	Inclusion
		E)	Exclusion


5	A physical match between two pieces of a fence board that was sawn apart would be an example of a:
		A)	Impression mark comparison
		B)	Direct physical match
		C)	Primary physical match
		D)	First-order physical match
		E)	Secondary physical match

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