Quiz #3 for final

Question 1

What is considered during the analysis of Friction Ridge Impressions:
-L………….
-S…………
-D…….. m……
-D……… p……..

Answer 1

level 1,2,3 detail
substrate
development medium
deposition pressure

Question 2

Anatomical origin and orientation are considered during the analysis of which level of detail?

Answer 2

level 1

Question 3

Incipient ridges contain sweat pores.

Answer 3

false

Question 4

Print comparisons always begin with analyzing the known print and then proceeding to the latent or unknown print.

Answer 4

false

Question 5

Blind verification means the independent reviewer does not know the conclusion of the original examiner.

Answer 5

true

Question 6

ACE-V methodology is applied regardless of the combination of impression types (i.e. known to known, unknown to unknown, or unknown to known)

Answer 6

true

Question 7

Individualization conclusions must all be verified.

Answer 7

true

Question 8

What does each letter in ACE-V stand for?

Answer 8

Analysis, Comparison, Evaluation, Verification

Question 9

The purpose of ACE-V is to
1. provide _____ and guide the examiner through the process of ______.
2. Assure ______ and _____ of conclusions.

Answer 9

structure/analysis
validity/reliability

Question 10

Know the pattern types of fingerprints and how they look like:
left slant loop, right slant loop, plain arch, tented arch, plain whorl, central pocket loop whorl, double loop whorl, accidental whorl

Question 11

Exclusions cannot be made using Level 1 detail.

Answer 11

false

Question 12

A fingerprint examiner must find 10 similar individual characteristics before an identification can be made.

Answer 12

false

Question 13

The FBI Questioned Documents Unit will provide inferences on age and education of the author of a questioned document.

Answer 13

false

Question 14

Natural handwriting generally displays differences in pressure levels.

Answer 14

true

Question 15

All unnatural writing samples are intentional.

Answer 15

false

Question 16

Use of a physical or mental model to reproduce handwriting is an example of:

Answer 16

a simulation

Question 17

Tracing is used for which type of unnatural writing?

Answer 17

simulation

Question 18

What feature is only observed in simulated writing?

Answer 18

retouches

Question 19

Indented writing is suspected on a questioned document. Which instrument would be helpful in analysis?

Answer 19

ESDA

Question 20

It is suspected a check has been altered. What instrument would be useful during analysis?

Answer 20

VSC

Question 21

A paper currency has been cut in a straight line. What method would be most helpful in identifying the two pieces to each other?

Answer 21

VSC