Recent Lessons

Show all results for ""

Feature Overview

Ace your exams with our all-in-one platform for creating and sharing quizzes and tests.

Quizzes

Create quizzes and tests automatically from your content using AI.

Flashcards

Automatically turn your notes into digital flashcards.

Share, Export & Embed

Share with classmates or export to Excel and your learning management system.

Stats & Reporting

Auto-grading quizzes and tests with detailed stats and reports.

Mobile Apps

The smarter way to study – wherever you are.

Pricing

Search...

Trace Evidence: Fracture Match Examination

8 Questions

0 Views

Trace Evidence: Fracture Match Examination

Choose a study mode

Play Quiz

Study Flashcards

Spaced Repetition

Chat to lesson

Podcast

Play an AI-generated podcast conversation about this lesson

Questions and Answers

What does a positive fracture match indicate?

The fractured materials were part of a single unit. (correct)

The items were from different origins.

The evidence cannot be conclusively tested.

The items were never connected.

Which of the following is NOT a type of evidence typically examined for fracture matching?

Plastic

Paint

Wood (correct)

Glass

What is the preferred method for packaging fragile fractured items?

Wrap them in newspaper.

Use a box cushioned with tissue. (correct)

Place them in a cardboard box without cushioning.

Seal them in a plastic bag without support.

What should you NOT do when dealing with fractured items in the field?

Attempt the fracture match in the field. Signup and view all the answers

When should an examiner contact to inquire about remaining examinations?

If a successful fracture match is made. Signup and view all the answers

What is a key reminder when submitting evidence for fracture matching?

To protect evidence from further damage. Signup and view all the answers

Which item is suitable for conducting a fracture match examination?

Metal shards Signup and view all the answers

Which item should be avoided for packaging fractured evidence?

Metal containers Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Trace Evidence: Fracture Match

The Virginia Department of Forensic Science offers fracture match examinations.
Fracture matches involve physically fitting items of evidence back together.
A positive fracture match is conclusive evidence that the fractured materials were once part of a single unit.
The Trace Evidence Section typically examines evidence such as plastic, vehicle parts, paint, tapes, glass, fabric, ropes, and cordage.
The examination determines whether or not one or more items were once part of a single unit.
The guidelines for collecting fractured items advise protecting them from further damage.
Package broken items in plastic or paper bags or boxes and cushion them with tissue.
Place particularly fragile items in a box cushioned with tissue.
Do not attempt a fracture match in the field.
If a fracture match attempt is successful, the examiner will contact the submitter to inquire about additional necessary examinations.
A successful fracture match often eliminates the need for further testing.
Protect evidence from further damage.

Studying That Suits You

Use AI to generate personalized quizzes and flashcards to suit your learning preferences.

Description

Explore the intricacies of fracture match examinations conducted by the Virginia Department of Forensic Science. This quiz covers the guidelines for collecting and examining fractured evidence, detailing how these pieces can provide conclusive proof of their origins. Test your knowledge on the importance of proper handling and the types of materials involved.