Question 1

When a vehicle turns a sharp corner, even at moderate speeds, a track is created by the additional stress put on the:

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A)  front outer tire.
B)  front inner tire.
C)  back outer tire.
D)  back inner tire.E) C) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 2

Depending on how it is made, impression evidence may be either class evidence or trace evidence.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Part of the process for determining whether a vehicle was involved in a crime is to paint ink on a tire and drive the vehicle over smooth pavement covered with paper or cardboard.In order to ensure that all individual characteristics of the tread are captured when the tire print is made, what minimum length of print is required?

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A)  three meters
B)  four meters
C)  five meters
D)  six metersE) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 4

​Comparing bite patterns of a suspect to bite patterns associated with the crime scene involves comparing bite impressions and marks.The number of teeth, chipped teeth, and distances between teeth are a few specific details that may be compared.How many total points of comparison may be used when comparing bite patterns?________________

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The answer of ​Comparing bite patterns of a suspect to...

Question 5

It is possible to determine whether a person was running or walking by:

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A)  the length of the stride and the pressure or shape of the impression.
B)  evidence of an asymmetrical gait.
C)  the clarity of shoe wear patterns left in the ground.
D)  None of these choices.
E)  ​All of these choices.F) C) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 6

A tire's tread surface is divided into:

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A)  ribs (ridges running around the circumference of the tire)  and grooves (indentations) .
B)  ribs (ridges running around the circumference of the tire)  and treads (indentations) .
C)  ribs (ridges running around the circumference of the tire)  and tread patterns (indentations) .
D)  None of these choices.E) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 7

Track width is measured from the center of each tire to the center of the:

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A)  opposite tire.
B)  vehicle.
C)  opposite side of the vehicle.
D)  None of these choices.E) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 8

What is the term used to describe when a charged piece of film is used to obtain an image left by a dry shoe?

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A)  gait and shuffle pattern analysis
B)  gel lifting
C)  electrostatic dusting and lifting
D)  All of the above.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 9

Through experience and experimentation, investigators can estimate the speed of a vehicle by using the "_________________________________" formula.

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Question 10

A gel lifter is a layer of:

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A)  thin gel sandwiched between plastic backing and a paper cover sheet.
B)  thick gel sandwiched between paper backing and a plastic cover sheet.
C)  thin gel sandwiched between paper backing and a paper cover sheet.
D)  thick liquid sandwiched between paper backing and a paper cover sheet.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 11

Tire mark types include:

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A)  skid marks.
B)  yaw marks.
C)  tire scrubs.
D)  All of these choices.E) A) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 12

Plastic impressions are three-dimensional imprints.These impressions can be left in off-road surfaces such as snow, mud,
sand or grass.

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A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 13

Impressions fall into three basic categories: patent, latent, and plastic.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Some factors that personalize our footwear include:

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A)  body weight.
B)  the shape of the foot and the wearer's activities.
C)  the surface on which the person usually walks.
D)  All of these choices.E) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 15

Every make and model of vehicle has its own track width and ______________________ measurements.

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wheelbase

Question 16

An adult's height is generally related to ___________________.

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his or her...

Question 17

The American Board of Forensic Odontology and the Innocence Project have estimated error rates for incorrect identification based on dental records.The estimated ranges of these error rates are:

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A)  18-29 percent.
B)  31-47 percent.
C)  39-65 percent.
D)  63-91 percent.E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 18

There are several different methods to make latent prints visible.These include:

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A)  luminol to make bloody footprints visible.
B)  dusting of the latent print, which reveals an impression and makes it visible to be photographed and lifted.
C)  electrostatic lifting and gel lifting techniques, which capture 'invisible' impressions.
D)  All of these choices.E) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 19

When a shoe or tread impression is found at a crime scene, the crime scene investigator can obtain information about the person or persons involved or about the crime itself.

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A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 20

Databases contain the names of specific shoe manufacturers and tread patterns used to identify different types of shoes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 16: Casts and Impressions

When a vehicle turns a sharp corner, even at moderate speeds, a track is created by the additional stress put on the:

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Depending on how it is made, impression evidence may be either class evidence or trace evidence.

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It is possible to determine whether a person was running or walking by:

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A tire's tread surface is divided into:

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Track width is measured from the center of each tire to the center of the:

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What is the term used to describe when a charged piece of film is used to obtain an image left by a dry shoe?

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Through experience and experimentation, investigators can estimate the speed of a vehicle by using the "_________________________________" formula.

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A gel lifter is a layer of:

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Tire mark types include:

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Plastic impressions are three-dimensional imprints.These impressions can be left in off-road surfaces such as snow, mud, sand or grass.

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Impressions fall into three basic categories: patent, latent, and plastic.

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Some factors that personalize our footwear include:

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Every make and model of vehicle has its own track width and ______________________ measurements.

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wheelbase

An adult's height is generally related to ___________________.

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The American Board of Forensic Odontology and the Innocence Project have estimated error rates for incorrect identification based on dental records.The estimated ranges of these error rates are:

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There are several different methods to make latent prints visible.These include:

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When a shoe or tread impression is found at a crime scene, the crime scene investigator can obtain information about the person or persons involved or about the crime itself.

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Databases contain the names of specific shoe manufacturers and tread patterns used to identify different types of shoes.

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