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Chapter 3 Evidence Test Review

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Identification or Comparison? The DNA matched the victim.   Comparison  
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Identification or Comparison? The green slime was algae.   Identification  
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Identification or Comparison? The fingerprints at the crime scene were NOT the suspect’s.   Comparison  
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Individual or Class? Fingerprints   Individual  
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Individual or Class? Cut hair   Class  
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This database contains information about fingerprints.   IAFIS  
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This database contains information about DNA.   CODIS  
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Individual or Class? Striations on a bullet   Individual  
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Individual or Class? White house paint   Class  
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This database contains information about firearms and ballistics.   NIBIN/IBIS  
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This database contains information about paint.   PDQ  
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This database contains information about shoe prints.   SICAR  
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Define Locard’s Exchange Principle   This principle states that when a criminal comes in contact with an object or person, a transfer of evidence occurs.  
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Define Physical evidence   Any object or material that is relevant in a crime (also called trace evidence)  
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Three traits each have a probability of 33%. What is the probability of having all three?   3.6%  
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Give two examples of Locard's Exchange Principle   Defendant's fingerprints on a cup of glass; carpet fiber found on victim's sock.  
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Define comparison   A comparison analysis subjects a suspect’s and standard/reference specimen to the same tests and examinations for the ultimate purpose of determining whether or not they have a common origin.  
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