Chapter 5 Q

Question 1

When items of evidence have individual characteristics, this can lead to a determination of common origin (i.e., the conclusion that they are from a single source). Which type of evidence cannot yield such results?

Answer 1

Single layer paints

Question 2

Physical evidence is considered to have__________ eyewitness (testimonial) evidence.

Answer 2

Greater value than

Question 3

Which of the following refers to the national fingerprint and criminal history system maintained by the FBI?

Answer 3

IAFIS

Question 4

What is a computerized archive of information relating to a specific type of physical evidence called?

Answer 4

Forensic database

Question 5

Evidence with class characteristics can do which of the following?

Answer 5

Exonerate an innocent suspect

Question 6

If the laboratory can piece together broken glass from a window or headlight, then the evidence has _________ characteristics

Answer 6

Individual

Question 7

Who ultimately determines the significance of physical evidence during a trial?

Answer 7

The jury

Question 8

A forensic scientist uses the most sensitive analytical techniques available when comparing suspect substances.

Answer 8

True

Question 9

The value of class evidence lies in its ability to corroborate event data in a manner that is, as nearly as possible, free of human error and bias.

Answer 9

True

Question 10

Individual characteristics are properties of evidence that can be attributed to a common source with an extremely high degree of certainty.

Answer 10

True