Forensic Science Tool Mark Analysis Review

How does Locard's principle relate to tool marks

• a tool can leave an impression of itself on another surface 
• tools are made so they do not leave marks behind
• When tools come in contact with an object nothing happens
• all of these

What is the first step an investigator should take when collecting toolmark evidence

• make a mold of the toolmark
• collect paint samples from in side the tool mark
• photograph the evidence
• put the tool into the toolmark and see if it fits

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

• Patent
• Latent
• Plastic
• Lasting

A tire track is left sunk into the mud.  What type of impression is this?

• Patent
• Latent
• Plastic
• Lasting

What is a tire's surface divided into?

• ridges and treads
• ridges and grooves
• treads and grooves
• ridges and traction

 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?

• forensic anthropology
• forensic odontology
• forensic palynology
• forensic entomology

Which of the following CANNOT be determined from a person's shoe impressions?

• Age
• Body weight
• Surface the person walks on
• Activities of the wearer

Class characteristics of shoe prints include:

• manufacturer, tread, model, and size
• color, material, scent, and scratches on the bottom 
• depth of tread, position, quantity 

Ted Bundy was convicted with this time of evidence.

• Bite Mark
• DNA
• Shoe Print
• Tire Impression

Control marks made with a suspect tool for comparison to a crime scene toolmark will never be absolutely identical.

• True

• False