Forensic Science Ch 2 Study Guide
True/False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
1. Testimonial evidence is generally much more reliable than physical evidence.
a. True
b. False
Completion
Complete each statement.
2. Evidence that does not prove a fact, but can provide a basis of inference, is called ____________________
evidence.
3. ____________________ evidence implies a fact or event without actually proving it.
4. Evidence that can be linked to a unique, single, specific source is called ____________________ evidence.
5. Evidence that has characteristics common to a group of similar objects is called ____________________ evidence.
6. Also known as real evidence, ____________________ evidence can be tangible items that tend to prove some
material fact.
Matching
Match each item to the statement listed below.
a. class
b. circumstantial
c. control
d. hearsay
e. indirect
7. also known as direct evidence
8. any object or material relevant in a crime
f.
g.
h.
i.
j.
individual
physical
probative value
questioned
testimonial
9. evidence that does not prove a fact
10. evidence based on suggestion rather than personal knowledge or observation
11. sample collected from a known location but is of unknown origin
12. sample collected from a known source
13. material that can be traced to a single source
14. material that is associated with a group
15. ability of evidence to prove something that is material to a crime
16. testimony that is usually not admissible in a courtroom
17. State the difference between class and individual evidence.
Describe how one piece of evidence could show class and individual characteristics.
Forensic Science Ch 2 Study Guide
Answer Section
TRUE/FALSE
1. ANS: F
PTS: 1
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COMPLETION
2. ANS: indirect
PTS: 1
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3. ANS: circumstantial
PTS: 1
4. ANS: individual
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PTS: 1
5. ANS: class
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PTS: 1
6. ANS: physical
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PTS: 1
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MATCHING
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Chapter 2: Type of Evidence
Chapter 2: Type of Evidence
Chapter 2: Type of Evidence
Chapter 2: Type of Evidence
Chapter 2: Type of Evidence
Chapter 2: Type of Evidence
Chapter 2: Type of Evidence
Chapter 2: Type of Evidence
Chapter 2: Type of Evidence
Chapter 2: Type of Evidence
SHORT ANSWER
17. ANS:
Individualized evidence has a common origin, while class evidence only shares common characteristics.
Answer will vary. One example would be blood type (class evidence) and blood DNA (individual evidence) or hair
color or race (class evidence) and hair mitochondrial DNA (individual evidence)
PTS: 4
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