Ch. 16/17 Impressions & Tool Marks

Front

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?

Back

Latent

Front

Which of the following are individual characteristics of tire treads? type and model, wear and damage, size and color

Back

wear and damage

Front

Class characteristics of shoe prints include all of the following EXCEPT: manufacturer and size, color and tread pattern, wear pattern and nicks

Back

wear pattern and nicks

Front

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?

Back

forensic odontology

Front

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

Back

True

Front

Why should an investigator not try to put the tool into the tool mark at the crime scene?

Back

It could destroy the tool mark evidence that is there, it could leave new evidence behind covering up the original, it could be questioned in court and excluded as evidence.

Front

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

Back

Patent

Front

The measure of distance from the center of the tire on the front axle to the center of the tire on the rear axle is referred to as.......

Back

Wheelbase

Front

The track width of a car can be determined by measuring the distance between the mid points of the front or rear tires.

Back

the distance between the mid points of the front or rear tires

Front

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

Back

Age of wearer