Trace evidence refers to?

• A. Small physical evidence like hair, fiber, paint, or glass
• B. Large objects at scene
• C. Witness statements
• D. Digital files

Answer: (D)

Trace evidence consists of tiny physical materials transferred between objects or people during contact at a crime scene. These small fragments—hair, fibers, glass, paint chips, soil, and similar traces—can be individually analyzed and compared to known samples to help link a person, object, or place to an event. Because of their minute size, they’re often overlooked, so careful collection, preservation, and specialized analysis (like microscopy or chemical tests) are essential. Large objects at a scene, eyewitness statements, and digital files represent other types of evidence, not trace evidence.