Chapter 2 - Types of Evidence

Question 1

Individual evidence has more probative value than class evidence. Remember, probative means it can prove something.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 2

A questioned sample is compared to a known sample to determine if relevant to a crime.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 3

Which of the following would have the most probative value?

Accepted Answer

fingerprint

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT true about the value of physical evidence?

Accepted Answer

it is always individual evidence

Question 5

How can class and/or circumstantial evidence be used to narrow a field of suspects?

Accepted Answer

both are correct

Question 6

Class evidence can have probative value. (It can prove something)

Accepted Answer

True

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT considered physical evidence?

Accepted Answer

testimony

Question 8

A persons blood type could be considered individual evidence.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 9

Which of the following would be considered individual evidence?

Accepted Answer

DNA

Question 10

A term that means supplying proof or evidence is ______.

Accepted Answer

probative

Question 11

Testimonial evidence is generally much more reliable than physical evidence.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 12

Probability and statistics are important when discussing the significance of circumstantial evidence.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 13

The reliability of eye witness accounts can be affected by _____.

Accepted Answer

all of the above

Question 14

Which of the following does NOT influence eye witness testimony?

Accepted Answer

whether or not the offender had previous convictions

Question 15

If evidence has class characteristics, it _______.

Accepted Answer

can exonerate innocent suspects

Questions 15