Ch 3 - Physical Evidence

Question 1

The object of an identification is to determine the physical and chemical identity with near

Accepted Answer

absolute certainty

Question 2

Class characteristics can be associated with an individual.

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False

Question 3

The examination of evidence is usually undertaken for

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comparison and identification

Question 4

Some examples of individual characteristics include all of the below except

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brand name

Question 5

Which of these is not a common type of identification?

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Footprint

Question 6

___________ is the frequency of occurrence of an event.

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Probability

Question 7

Comparison analysis subjects a suspect specimen and a___________ to the same tests.

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standard, reference

Question 8

Examples of Evidence with Class characteristics include all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

Fingerprint

Question 9

What can be physical evidence?

Accepted Answer

Almost Anything

Question 10

What is the purpose of recognizing physical evidence?

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so it can be collected and analyzed

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