Which item would be considered documentary evidence?

• A. A witness statement
• B. A bruise pattern
• C. A hair fiber
• D. A company invoice

Answer: (D)

Documentary evidence consists of written records or documents that document a transaction or event. A company invoice is a written record showing details of a purchase, dates, amounts, and parties involved, which makes it documentary evidence. By contrast, a witness statement is a verbal account (testimonial evidence), a bruise pattern is a physical evidence artifact, and a hair fiber is a physical trace. Documentary evidence is about recorded writings, not oral statements or physical objects.