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1. Choose three different types of information that one can obtain from the examination of physical evidence and provide an example to show their value to investigations and prosecutions.

2. What are the different ways that evidence can be produced? And provide an example for each; which will clearly illustrate the distinguishing characteristics and potential value of the evidence.

3. Good crime scene photographs depend on three key technical elements: lighting, sharpness, and exposure. Explain their importance and describe related factors that need to be considered when taking photographs at crime scenes.

4. Name the 5 steps associated with scene processing and briefly explain their purpose. Use an example to clarify your answer.

5. Choose 3 types of bloodstain patterns that could be found at a crime scene. Describe their distinguishing characteristics and use examples to indicate how they could be produced. There are at least 9 types. One example would be a wipe pattern.

6. Describe the 4 different steps in the process that is used to compare pattern evidence. Explain the importance of each step; by using examples.