Fibers Forensics Review

When fibers are transferred directly from victim to suspect or suspect to victim, this is called: _______.

• direct transfer.

• indirect transfer.

• secondary transfer.

• cross transfer.

The transfer of evidence such as a fiber from a source to a person, then to another person, is called: _______.

• secondary transfer.

• primary transfer.

• direct transfer.

• tertiary transfer.

Fibers are classified as either: _______.

• natural fibers or synthetic fibers.

• cotton fibers or wool fibers.

• plant fibers or animal fibers.

• long fibers or short fibers.

The simplest weave pattern is the plain, or ___________, weave.

• twill

• satin

• basket

• herringbone

The number of threads that are packed together for any given amount of fabric is known as ___________.

• thread count

• fiber density

• weave density

• yarn thickness

Cotton is ___________.

• Cotton is a natural fiber.

• Cotton is a synthetic fiber.

• Cotton is a type of metal.

• Cotton is a kind of plastic.

What type of fiber is Acrylic?

• A natural fiber

• A synthetic fiber

What type of fiber is Wool?

• A) A natural fiber

• B) A synthetic fiber

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-3

What type of fiber is Jute?

• A) A natural fiber

• B) A synthetic fiber

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-3

What type of fiber is Polyester?

• A natural fiber

• A synthetic fiber

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-3