CRIMINALISTICS – SET A

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1. In 1893 operated office that solved the Rojas murder by use of fingerprints.
a. Bertillon b. Vucetich c. Galton d. Faulds

2. All areas of friction skin are created in different way and any area cannot be used for
identifciation.
a. True b. False c. It depends d. Never

3. What must intervene between the delta and the first ridge count?
a. Core b. Delta c. Dot d. White space

4. In tracing accidentals, the deltas to be considered are

a. extreme deltas c. inner deltas
b. farther deltas d. nearer deltas

5. The occurrence of whorls of all fingerprints is about

a. 5% b. 30% c. 65% d. 75%

6. When prints are classified, markings are indicated at the ___________ of each finger block to
reflect the type.
a. bottom b. center c. left part d. right part

7. A primary of 17 over 1 means

a. a whorl appears in the right thumb and right index finger
b. whorl in the right index finger only.
c. whorls appear in all 10 fingers
d. whorls appear in both index fingers

8. An upthrust is an ending ridge of any length rising at a sufficient degree from the horizontal
plane; i.e.,
a. 45° or less b. 45° or more c. 90° or less d. 90° or more

9. John Dillinger, the notorious criminal of the Great Depression, tried to remove the ridges of his
fingers with:
a. skin grafting c. surgical planning
b. intentional scarring d. acid

10. The points at which the recurving ridge definitely turns inward or curves.
a. Abutments b. Angles c. Appendages d. Shoulders

11. Following are the characteristics of PATTERN AREA.

I. It encloses the delta, the core and the ridges.
II. It is important in the interpretation and classification of fingerprints.
III. It is impossible to define it in arches and tented arches.
IV. It is present in all patterns.
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a. I, II, III, b. I, II, IV c. I, III, IV d. II, III, IV

12. It is that part of a loop or whorl in which appear the cores, deltas, and ridges with which we are
concerned in classifying.
a. Focal points c. Pattern area
b. Insufficient recurve d. Type lines

13. Within the pattern areas of loops and whorls are enclosed the focal points which are used to
classify them. These points are called
a. Core and delta b. Pattern areas c. Ridges d. Type lines

14. When there is a choice between a bifurcation and another type of delta, which is selected?
a. Abrupt ending ridge c. Dot
b. Bifurcation d. Short ridge

15. Ninhydrin is a general purpose fingerprint reagent for paper and some other porous surfaces.
What component of a fingerprint deposit does it react with?
a. Amino acids b. Fats c. Oils d. Water

16. What sequence of latent print development techniques are used to develop prints from porous
materials?
I. Iodine fuming II. Ninhydrin III. Silver Nitrate
a. I, II, III b. I, III, II c. II, I, III d. III, II,I

17. Ridge events are used to identify a fingerprint and they are:
a. Bifurcation, Island, Spur, Dot
b. Bridge, Spur, Island, Dot
c. Ending, Enclosure, Bifurcation, Island
d. Incipient, Ending, Bifurcation, Dot

18. Superglue polmerises on some latent fingerprints to produce what colored deposit?
a. Black b. Clear c. Grey d. White

19. During the identification process the purpose of first level detail is:
a. determine automatability
b. to classify the print.
c. to identify ridge flow
d. to narrow the number of possible donors

20. If upon evaluation, the examiner found out that there is neither sufficient agreement to
individualize nor sufficient disagreement to exclude, his/her conclusion would be
a. Exclusion c. Individualization
b. Inconclusive d. Insufficiency

21. When light from the outside gets inside a dark room (camera obscura), it is projected onto the
walls, ceiling or floors as
a. inverted image c. right side up image
b. real image d. virtual image

22. The earliest form of a camera, consisting of a large dark chamber with a lens opening through
which an image is projected onto the opposite surface in its natural colors, is called a:
a. Brownie c. daguerreotype.
b. camera obscura d. zoogyroscope.

23. He used photographic enlargements of bullets and cartridge cases to determine weapon type
was among first to attempt to individualize bullet to the weapon.
a. Alphonse Bertillon c. Frederick Scott Archer
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b. Daniel Barbaro d. Victor Balthazard

24. Following are the elements of photography.

I. Camera and its accessories IV. Electronic recording
II. Chemical processes V. Light
III. Darkness VI. Sensitized materials
a. I, II, III, IV b. I, II, III, V c. I, II, V, VI d. I, III, V, VI

25. Darkness is NOT an element of photography.

a. False b. It depends c. Sometimes d. True

26. How many parts are there in a camera?

a. 4 b. 5 c. 7 d. 9

27. The part of the camera that is manipulated first granting the film has been inserted, film speed
of the camera has been set, and synchronization of the flash has been set (if there is a flash
unit being inserted).
a. Aperture ring c. Shutter speed set ring
b. Focusing ring d. Zoom ring

28. The smallest and simplest type of camera

a. Single Lens Reflex c. View or Press Type
b. Twin Lens Reflex Type d. Viewfinder Type

29. This problem occurs when the camera is brought closer to the subject.
a. Distance error c. Focusing error
b. Focal error d. Parallax error

30. Which of the following is a correct ratio of aperture?

a. Higher number of f/# : higher aperture.
b. Larger number of f/# : bigger aperture.
c. Larger number of f/# : smaller aperture.
d. Smaller number of f/# : smaller aperture.

31. Shutter is expressed in a

a. fraction in diameter c. fraction of a second.
b. fraction of a minute. d. fraction of an inch.

32. Thicker center and thinner sides.

a. Concave lens c. Diverging lens
b. Converging lens d. Meniscus

33. Light passing through near central part of the converging lens is bended more sharply than
those rays falling in the edge.
a. Coma c. Distortion
b. Curvature of field d. Spherical aberration

34. Of the following apertures: f/2, f/8, f/16, which will yield the greatest depth of field?
a. f/16
b. f/2
c. f/8
d. none as changing the aperture will not affect the depth of field

35. What is the suffix to indicate that the film is color reversal?
a. Chrome b. Color c. Ortho d. Pan

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36. A design where the breech mechanism is cycled by an external lever generally below the
receiver.
a. lever action type c. repeating arms
b. slide action type d. single shot firearms

37. A firearm with Caliber .30 is equivalent to

a. 11mm b. 9mm c. 7.65mm d. 7.62mm

38. A Greek word which means to throw.

a. boulette b. ballo c. ballista d. forensis

39. Englishman who was one of the first to state sound ballistics theories in his New Principles of
Gunnery in 1742.
a. Alexander John Forsyth c. Major Patrick Ferguson
b. Benjamin Robins d. John C. Garand

40. Operates in the same manner as a slide action rifles, by means of a sliding lever under the
barrel.
a. auto-loading shotgun c. double-barreled shotgun
b. single-barreled shotgun d. pump-action shotgun

41. In firearm, an automatic and semi-automatic firearm design that directly utilizes the breech
pressure exerted on the head of the cartridge cases to actuate the mechanism.
a. ricochet b. blowback c. recoil d. full cock

42. It refers to one complete unfired unit consisting of a bullet, primer, cartridge case, and
gunpowder
a. projectile b. firearm c. cartridge d. slug

43. These are bullets that contain a chemical compound at the base usually similar to barium
nitrates, which catches fire when the bullet is projected.
a. armor-piercing bullet c. tracer bullet
b. ball bullet d. incendiary bullet

44. The rimless types are used in .45 cal. pistols, Thompson submachine guns, grease gun, etc.;
the rims are
a. at level with the body of the cartridge
b. smaller than the diameter of the body of the cartridge case
c. slightly larger than the body and has cannelures for extraction and ejection
d. protruding at the base of the cartridge case

45. An early style of musket; a slow-burning wick would be lowered into a hole in the breech to
ignite the charge.
a. wheel lock b. cap lock c. matchlock d. flint lock

46. They simply contain more priming compound and give a longer and hotter flame than standard
primers.
a. Berdan primers c. Magnum primers
b. Boxer primers d. all of the above

47. It consists of irregular grains which may have either a dull or a shiny black surface. When fired
it produces large volumes of grayish smoke, and considerable residue is left in the barrel.
a. smokeless powder c. primer powder
b. gunpowder d. black powder

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48. Which of the following is NOT particularly useful in determining whether a fired bullet could
have been fired by a particular firearm,
a. Number of lands and grooves
b. Direction twist
c. Rate of twist
d. The widths of either the lands or the grooves

49. The elements present in nearly all American-made centerfire priming compositions which are
used to indicate gunshot residues in hand swabbings are:
a. Carbon and lead c. Barium and antimony
b. Lead and copper d. Iron and aluminum

50. In the United States, the weight of bullets are given in:
a. Grains b. Carats c. Milligrams d. Ounces

51. The most common metal used for the jacket of jacketed bullets is:
a. Steel b. Aluminum c. Copper d. Lead

52. In questioned signatures cases, there are two forging methods and these are: tracing and
a. Shading b. Simulating c. Imitating d. Copying

53. Is trauma or the destruction of the blood vessel wall and the resulting hemorrhage only caused
by external force?
a. No b. It depends c. Sometimes d. Yes

54. It is the inability to focus light passing through the center of the lens and its edge at the same
place on the film.
a. Aberration c. Spherical Aberration
b. Chromatic Aberration d. Coma

55. The most reliable and delicate test for the determination of the presence of blood by means of
an optical instrument.
a. Precipitin Test c. Microscopic Test
b. Spectroscopic Test d. Florence Test

56. Builder of the first pyramid; he was considered as the first or earliest recorded medico-legal
expert.
a. Antistius c. Paulus Zacchias
b. Imhotep d. San Juan de Bautista

57. An examination wherein an informal interview of the subject is undertaken between 20 to 30

minutes.
a. Post-Test Interrogation c. Actual Interrogation
b. Pre-Test Interview d. Lie Detection Test

58. Rifling in the bore of small arms is primarily designed for

a. increase speed of the bullet.
b. decrease amount of recoil.
c. increase impact damage.
d. prevent the bullet from turning end over in the air.

59. It is committed by giving any payable instrument to bearer such as treasury or bank notes the
appearance of genuine document.
a. Estafa c. Forgery
b. Falsification of document d. All of the above

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60. Which among the following is NOT a required qualification for a polygraph examiner?
a. Criminology Graduate c. Technical know-how
b. Honesty d. Integrity and morality

61. It is used to characterize and locate seminal fluid.

a. Florence Test c. Barberio’s Test
b. Microscopic Examination d. Acid Phosphate Test

62. In the process of developing the impressions, the fingerprint powder should be applied
_______________ as soon as the ridges become visible.
a. across the ridge c. in the direction of the ridge trend
b. in the interspaces d. in the center of the ridge

63. Refers to a picture of the original object photographed.

a. Print b. Positive print c. Negative print d. Contact print

64. Looking at the object closely with one eye while the other is finding that the object is not is not
seen from the same angle and has apparently a different position and shape.
a. Parallax c. Focal Distance
b. Lock Through d. Depth of Field

65. Refers to a fingerprint pattern wherein the ridge flows from one side to the other without
recurving, and ridges rising in the center.
a. Plain Arch b. Tented Arch c. Plain Whorl d. Plain Loop

66. A test used if the powder particles of nitrates and nitrites are deeply embedded in the clothing,
the visible result of which is the fact that nitrates are converted to a dye.
a. Walker’s Test c. Microscopic Test
b. Diphenylamine Test d. Spectroscopic Test

67. Regarded as the “Father of Forensic Medicine.”

a. Antistius c. Paulus Zacchias
b. Imhotep d. San Juan de Bautista

68. Which among the following is NOT part in the conduct of a polygraph examination?
a. Pre-Test Interview c. Post-Test Interview
b. Instrumental Test d. Psychological Test

69. Cannelure is used in firearms identification to determine

a. manufacturer of the firearm c. type of gun.
b. manufacturer of the bullet d. weapon that fired the shot.

70. When a photograph was developed, the objects in open space cast a deep and uniform shadow,
what was the lighting condition when the shot was taken?
a. Bright b. Dull c. Hazy d. Cloudy

71. It is a fingerprint pattern in which the ridge or downward slant from the little finger flows
towards the radius bone or the thumb.
a. Loop b. Ulnar loop c. Radial loop d. Tented arch

72. A barrel of any firearm is legally classified as

a. part of the firearm c. accessory.
b. Nomenclature d. complete firearm.

73. Refers to the presence of all colors.

a. White light b. Gray light c. Rainbow d. Cloudy

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74. This states that the greater the number of points of similarities and variations between two
persons, the greater the probability of the conclusion to be accurate.
a. Prima Facie Evidence Rule c. Law of Multiplicity of Evidence
b. Conclusive Evidence Rule d. Chain of Custody of Evidence

75. Which among the following statements is NOT among the limitations of polygraph?
a. It is only as accurate as the examiner is incompetent.
b. It is admissible as evidence.
c. It is an aid and not a substitute for investigation.
d. It is a scientific diagnostic instrument which records responses.

76. Rate of twist in the rifling of a rifle or pistol barrel.

a. Land b. Grooves c. Pitch of Rifling d. Ogive

77. In taking fingerprint, it is a must to instruct the subject to

a. stiffen the fingers.
b. relax the fingers.
c. wash both hands before taking the prints.
d. exert pressure on the inking process.

78. Color of blood when exposed to the atmosphere.

a. Red b. Clay c. Reddish-brown d. Human blood

79. Simon’s reagent and shabu combined will yield what visible result?
a. Yellow b. Blue c. Green d. Red

80. Questions in connection to the matter under investigation.

a. Relevant b. Supplementary c. Control d. Irrelevant

81. A film sensitive to ultraviolet rays and blue color only.

a. Monochromatic film c. Panchromatic film
b. Orthochromatic film d. Infrared film

82. Refers to query having no bearing or weight to the case under investigation.
a. Relevant b. Supplementary c. Control d. Irrelevant

83. Instruments whose origin are known and proven, which are used in comparison with a
questioned document.
a. Simulated documents c. Standard documents
b. Falsified documents d. Forged documents

84. It is a result when the firearm is shot at around 2 to 8 inches to the target.
a. Smudging b. Tattooing c. Contact burn d. Contact wound

85. A camera used for surveillance must have a lens with focal length that is
a. Wide angle lens c. Telephoto lens
b. Normal lens d. Narrow angle lens

86. Fingerprint is universally used as a valuable method of identification due to the following
reasons, EXCEPT
a. Fingerprint are not changeable.
b. There are no two identical fingerprints.
c. Wounded or burned out patterns will re-appear.
d. It is formed in the ninth month of pregnancy.

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87. In this examination stimulus and non-stimulus words are read to the subject who in turn is
instructed to answer as quickly as possible.
a. Word Association Test c. Truth Serum
b. Psychological Stress Evaluator d. Water Therapy

88. It is produced when the muzzle is held against the target or body when fired.
a. Smudging b. Tattooing c. Contact burn d. Contact wound

89. When a material does not allow light to pass its medium, it is said to be
a. Transparent b. Translucent c. opaque d. all of these

90. Period of a person’s life wherein papillary ridges are formed and developed?
a. 3rd month of fetal life c. At birth
b. 6th month of infancy d. 3 months after birth

91. Which among the foregoing is not usually used specimen in DNA typing?
a. Hair b. Bones c. Blood d. Semen

92. Extravasations or loss of blood from the circulation due to inflicted wounds in the cardio-
vascular system.
a. Infection b. Shock c. Hemorrhage d. Hematoma

93. A test conducted wherein the subject is instructed not to produce verbal response.
a. Peak of tension c. Narrative
b. Silent answer d. Guilt complex

94. To separate colors, this homogenous medium absorbs and transmits light rays passing through
it.
a. Filter b. Stop bath c. Developer d. Fixer

95. Nucleus of fingerprint pattern which may resemble a loop, spiral or rod.
a. Delta b. Core c. Ridge d. Whorl

96. Effusion of blood into the tissue underneath the skin due to the rupture of blood vessels as a
result of the application of a blunt force.
a. Contusion b. Shock c. Hemorrhage d. Hematoma

97. Refers to the design of letters which are fundamental to a writing system.
a. Copy book form c. Line quality
b. System of writing d. Writing movement

98. The circulating tissue of the body.

a. Semen b. Blood c. Cells d. Muscles

99. The most reliable of all individual characteristics when fired cartridges are concerned.
a. Extractor marks c. Chamber marks
b. Ejector marks d. Breechface marks

100. First chief of the Identification Bureau in Paris who was known for his anthropometric
measurement.
a. Alphonse Bertillon c. Samuel Clemens
b. Sir Edward Richard Henry d. Gilbert Thompson
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