Question 1

Which of the following is a major fingerprint pattern?

Accepted Answer

A)  Double Central 
B)  Looped Arch 
C)  Depressed Loop 
D)  Plain Whorl 
A)  Double Central 
B)  Looped Arch 
C)  Depressed Loop 
D)  Plain Whorl D

Question 2

What are class and individual characteristics?

Accepted Answer

When the characteristics of physical evidence are common to a group of objects or persons,they may be termed class.Regardless of how thoroughly examined,such evidence can be placed only into a broad category; an individual identification cannot be made because there is a possibility of more than one source for the evidence.Evidence with individual characteristics can be identified as originating with a particular person or source.

Question 3

What evidentiary information is obtained when the ink used to write a message involved in a crime is compared with the ink recovered from a suspect?

Accepted Answer

A)  Identifies the suspect. 
B)  Identifies the pen used in writing the note. 
C)  Determines whether or not the inks have consistent characteristics. 
D)  No evidentiary information can be obtained. 
A)  Identifies the suspect. 
B)  Identifies the pen used in writing the note. 
C)  Determines whether or not the inks have consistent characteristics. 
D)  No evidentiary information can be obtained. C

Question 4

Define fracture match and discuss its use and importance in criminal investigations.

Accepted Answer

A fracture match occurs when it is estab

Question 5

It is possible to determine the direction from which a bullet penetrated glass: on the same side of the surface of initial impact,there will be a characteristic cone-shaped area.The larger area of the cone shape indicates the area from which the bullet was fired.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Rope,cord,string and tape are more likely to be found at this type of crime.

Accepted Answer

A)  Car theft 
B)  Extortion 
C)  Rape/sexual assault 
D)  None of the above 
A)  Car theft 
B)  Extortion 
C)  Rape/sexual assault 
D)  None of the above

Question 7

Which is true about fingerprints?

Accepted Answer

A)  Everyone has them and at least one fingerprint pattern will be duplicated on a person's toe. 
B)  Identical twins have identical fingerprints. 
C)  Contaminated prints are created when fingers touch a surface like fresh putty. 
D)  DFO is about three times more effective than ninhydrin in developing latent prints on paper. 
A)  Everyone has them and at least one fingerprint pattern will be duplicated on a person's toe. 
B)  Identical twins have identical fingerprints. 
C)  Contaminated prints are created when fingers touch a surface like fresh putty. 
D)  DFO is about three times more effective than ninhydrin in developing latent prints on paper.

Question 8

Which is used as a presumptive or preliminary field test for blood?
A) Hemident
B) Limpit
C) Dolcet
D) Nodocen

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which is used as a presumptive or...

Question 9

The ________ is the diameter of the bullet,whereas the bore is the diameter of the barrel's interior between its opposing high sides,or lands.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ________ is the diameter of the...

Question 10

Any impression,cut,gouge,or abrasion made when a tool comes into contact with another object,for forensic purposes,is

Accepted Answer

A)  a tool mark. 
B)  an element of the burglary. 
C)  the modus operandi of the suspect. 
D)  possibly any of the preceding depending on the circumstances of the case. 
A)  a tool mark. 
B)  an element of the burglary. 
C)  the modus operandi of the suspect. 
D)  possibly any of the preceding depending on the circumstances of the case.

Question 11

________ are made when expanding gases force the cartridge case against the chamber wall and marks left by the same gases when they force the cartridge case back against the breach face of the weapon.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ are made when expanding gases force...

Question 12

Many victims are bitten during an attack.What is the primary significance of a bite mark to the investigator?

Accepted Answer

A)  Can provide the M.O. of the perpetrator. 
B)  Can provide sites for DNA collection of saliva from the suspect which can lead to the identification of the suspect. 
C)  Can aid in deciding what charges to apply when the suspect is arrested. 
D)  Can aid in determining whether or not the suspect should be charged as a sexual criminal. 
A)  Can provide the M.O. of the perpetrator. 
B)  Can provide sites for DNA collection of saliva from the suspect which can lead to the identification of the suspect. 
C)  Can aid in deciding what charges to apply when the suspect is arrested. 
D)  Can aid in determining whether or not the suspect should be charged as a sexual criminal.

Question 13

Identify and discuss the three broad categories of latent fingerprints.

Accepted Answer

Plastic prints are created when fingers

Question 14

Dicuss the conditions that affect the quality of fingerprints.

Accepted Answer

1.The surface on which the print is depo

Question 15

Tool marks are most commonly found at this type of crime.

Accepted Answer

A)  Burglary 
B)  Robbery 
C)  Assault 
D)  None of the above 
A)  Burglary 
B)  Robbery 
C)  Assault 
D)  None of the above

Question 16

Laboratory examination may be able to determine which of the following for questioned documents?

Accepted Answer

A)  Establish the source of the paper through watermarks. 
B)  Determine if the document is authentic or fake 
C)  Determine the age of the document 
D)  All of the above are possible determinations 
A)  Establish the source of the paper through watermarks. 
B)  Determine if the document is authentic or fake 
C)  Determine the age of the document 
D)  All of the above are possible determinations

Question 17

How do you collect bite mark evidence?

Accepted Answer

All suspected or actual bites should be

Question 18

Which should be used to collect fresh liquid blood evidence at a crime scene?

Accepted Answer

A)  Clean cotton cloth 
B)  Paper 
C)  Tape 
D)  All of the choices are correct 
A)  Clean cotton cloth 
B)  Paper 
C)  Tape 
D)  All of the choices are correct

Question 19

A handgun used in a murder is recovered by a diver.Which of the following should be used to develop any latent prints?

Accepted Answer

A)  Small Particular Reagent (SPR) 
B)  Amido Black 
C)  SuperGlue 
D)  Basic Yellow 40 
A)  Small Particular Reagent (SPR) 
B)  Amido Black 
C)  SuperGlue 
D)  Basic Yellow 40

Question 20

What type of print is created when fingers touch against some material such as a newly painted surface?

Accepted Answer

A)  Latex 
B)  Contaminated 
C)  Plastic 
D)  Latent 
A)  Latex 
B)  Contaminated 
C)  Plastic 
D)  Latent

Exam 4: Physical Evidence

Which of the following is a major fingerprint pattern?

What are class and individual characteristics?

What evidentiary information is obtained when the ink used to write a message involved in a crime is compared with the ink recovered from a suspect?

Define fracture match and discuss its use and importance in criminal investigations.

It is possible to determine the direction from which a bullet penetrated glass: on the same side of the surface of initial impact,there will be a characteristic cone-shaped area.The larger area of the cone shape indicates the area from which the bullet was fired.

Rope,cord,string and tape are more likely to be found at this type of crime.

Which is true about fingerprints?

Which is used as a presumptive or preliminary field test for blood? A) Hemident B) Limpit C) Dolcet D) Nodocen

The ________ is the diameter of the bullet,whereas the bore is the diameter of the barrel's interior between its opposing high sides,or lands.

Any impression,cut,gouge,or abrasion made when a tool comes into contact with another object,for forensic purposes,is

________ are made when expanding gases force the cartridge case against the chamber wall and marks left by the same gases when they force the cartridge case back against the breach face of the weapon.

Many victims are bitten during an attack.What is the primary significance of a bite mark to the investigator?

Identify and discuss the three broad categories of latent fingerprints.

Dicuss the conditions that affect the quality of fingerprints.

Tool marks are most commonly found at this type of crime.

Laboratory examination may be able to determine which of the following for questioned documents?

How do you collect bite mark evidence?

Which should be used to collect fresh liquid blood evidence at a crime scene?

A handgun used in a murder is recovered by a diver.Which of the following should be used to develop any latent prints?

What type of print is created when fingers touch against some material such as a newly painted surface?

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