Ch-4: Fibers and Textiles Quiz

What is the primary use of fibers in forensic science?

• To make carpets and upholstery

• To create clothing

• To build furniture

• To create a link between crime and suspect

What is the most common form of fiber transfer encountered at a crime scene?

• Weaving

• Shedding of a textile

• Spinning

• Knitting

What are textiles commonly constructed by?

• Weaving or intertwining

• Sewing

• Gluing

• Melting

What are natural fibers produced from?

• Animal, plant, or mineral sources

• Plastic

• Metal

• Synthetic sources

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What were clothing and textiles made of until the 19th century?

• Only plant or animal fibers

• Synthetic fibers

• Plastic

• Metal

What are fibers too short in their raw state used to make?

• Rope

• Yarns

• Clothing

• Textiles

What is rope simply a very big version of?

• Yarn

• Thread

• Fabric

• Cloth

What information is included on every package of bed sheets?

• Thread count

• Color

• Size

• Material

What is the process of obtaining small amounts of fibers from a crime scene called?

• Weaving

• Spinning

• Knitting

• Sampling

What is the task of identifying the type of fiber and its characteristics called?

• Matching

• Sampling

• Testing

• Classifying