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Forensic Chemistry Review

Total questions: 65

Worksheet time: 48mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The mind-altering component of Marijuana.

a)

Tetrahydrocannabinol

b)

Cannabinoid

c)

Capsaisin

d)

Raisins

2.

Analysis of a suspected controlled substance .

a)

Drug Analysis

b)

Toxicology

c)

Laboratory Analysis

d)

Microscopic Analysis

3.

Analysis of blood, urine or hair sample to determine whether a substance has been consumed

a)

Drug Analysis

b)

Toxicology

c)

Laboratory Analysis

d)

Microscopic Analysis

4.

The morphological characteristics and colour of cannabis plants are easily distinguished, with male plants being typically ___________.

a)

Distinctively darker in color

b)

taller, less robust and lacking the distinctive flowering heads

c)

Shorter, more robust and with distinctive flowering heads.

d)

Much shorter in height and without the distinctive flowering heads

5.

Used to examine the features of the material with the primary aim of identifying a number of particular characteristics: simple covering hairs, cystolithic trichomes, glandular trichomes, and stigma.

a)

Drug Analysis

b)

Toxicology

c)

Macroscopic Analysis

d)

Microscopic Analysis

6.

Are quick pass/fail tests that are used to determine the presence or absence of various controlled substances in a specimen.

a)

Presumptive test

b)

Confirmatory test

c)

Macroscopic test

d)

Microscopic test

7.

Used to conclusively identify the identity of a controlled substance.

a)

Presumptive test

b)

Confirmatory test

c)

Macroscopic test

d)

Microscopic test

8.

Used as a screening test for the presence of cannabis, the reagent, which is composed of vanillin, aceytaldehyde and ethanol, is added to the suspected cannabinoid along with hydrochloric acid, producing a purple colour change in the presence of cannabis.

a)

Marquis reagent test

b)

Duquenois-Levine reagent test

c)

Cobalt Thiocyanate Reagent

d)

Potassium Permanganate Reagent

9.

Drug used are encased in the hair shaft, which means the longer the hair the longer back traces the lab can detect in the individual’s drug history. the test conducted to illicit result is ______.

a)

Hair Testing

b)

Urinalysis

c)

Hair screening test

d)

Hair analysis

10.

A test performed by observation and description of the physical properties of a specimen through a microscope.

a)

Physical test

b)

Microscopic test

c)

Macroscopic test

d)

Color test

11.

Which among the test is an example of a confirmatory test?

a)

Physical test

b)

Infrared Spectrophotometry

c)

Duquenois-Levine test

d)

Microscopic test

12.

This instrument passes a narrow beam of infrared energy through a thin film of the substance being studied, as the wavelengths changes, the amount of energy transmitted by the specimen is measured and recorded on a chart.

a)

Gas Chromatograph

b)

Infrared Spectrophotometry

c)

Duquenois-Levine test

d)

Thin layer chromatography

13.

An analytical technique used to separate the components of a mixture and subsequently identify them, following MS analysis, a unique spectrum will be produced for each particular compound, which can be compared to spectra of known compounds to determine the identity of components in the mixture.

a)

Gas Chromatograph

b)

Infrared Spectrophotometry

c)

Duquenois-Levine test

d)

Thin layer chromatography

14.

A qualitative method used to indicate the presence of THC, cannabinol and cannabidiol in a suspected cannabis product.

a)

Gas Chromatograph

b)

Infrared Spectrophotometry

c)

Duquenois-Levine test

d)

Thin layer chromatography

15.

Used in the field for quick screening of suspect substances

a)

Presumptive test

b)

Confirmatory test

c)

Macroscopic test

d)

Microscopic test

16.

Soil evidence have what kind of characteristics as evidence?

a)

Individual characteristics

b)

Class characteristics

c)

None of the mentioned

d)

Valuable evidence

17.

The liquid used in soil analysis.

a)

CHLOROFORM and BROMOFORM

b)

WATER

c)

HYDROCHLORIC ACID

d)

GASOLINE

18.

A method of separating compounds in order to aid in the identification and quantification of a substance, which then analyze into organic materials such as narcotics, plastics, explosives, paints, inks or petroleum products.

a)

Thin-layer chromatography

b)

Gaseous chromatography

c)

High-performance liquid chromatography

d)

Petrography

19.

The process which refers to knocking one or more electrons from the analyte, producing a positively-charged ion (known as a cation) which is often achieved by a heating the filament which emits electrons to acceleration and focused to knock electrons off the sample molecules, thus producing ions.

a)

Thin-layer chromatography

b)

Gaseous chromatography

c)

High-performance liquid chromatography

d)

Ionization

20.

Involves the use of a thin layer of stationary phase (typically silica, alumina, cellulose or a gel permeation material) on a flat carrier sheet, onto which the sample is spotted.

a)

Thin-layer chromatography

b)

Gaseous chromatography

c)

High-performance liquid chromatography

d)

Petrography

21.

Utilizes a solid stationary phase housed inside an analytical column, through which a liquid mobile phase carries the analyte of interest.

a)

Thin-layer chromatography

b)

Gaseous chromatography

c)

High-performance liquid chromatography

d)

Petrography

22.

Used in forensic Science is considered the most confirmative chromatographic technique which can allow for substances to be identified.

a)

Thin-layer chromatography

b)

Gaseous chromatography

c)

High-performance liquid chromatography

d)

Petrography

23.

Utilized in the analysis of materials used to make explosives.

a)

Thin-layer chromatography

b)

Gaseous chromatography

c)

High-performance liquid chromatography

d)

Petrography

24.

The following are the various chromatography methods, EXCEPT;

a)

Thin-layer chromatography

b)

Gaseous chromatography

c)

High-performance liquid chromatography

d)

Petrography

25.

A physical method of separation in which the components to be separated are distributed between two phases, one of which is stationary while the other moves in a definite direction.

a)

Microscopic Examination

b)

Chromatography

c)

Chemical Examination

d)

Petrography

26.

A procedure used to separate mixtures and to identify the components present in those mixtures.

a)

Microscopic Examination

b)

Chromatography

c)

Chemical Examination

d)

Petrography

27.

In collecting moisture soil samples, What should be done?

a)

Gather the soil sample and placed it in a tin can with cover to ensure that its moisture is contain

b)

Gather the soil sample and placed in a separate pill boxes or canisters and sealed.to ensure that its moisture is contain

c)

Dried up the evidence thru air drying, when dried up they should be placed in a separate pill boxes or canisters and sealed.

d)

Dried up the evidence thru air drying, when dried up they should be placed in a paper bag.

28.

Kinds of evidence that usually associated with outdoors crimes or where the suspect may have walk or drive on unpaved areas, this evidence maybe retain in the cracks or heels of the shoes of the suspect or the suspect may deposit these particles that were picked up outside of the crime scene.

a)

Semen

b)

Soil

c)

Blood

d)

Dirt

29.

Branch of geology which deals with the systematic classification and identification of rocks, rock forming minerals and soils.

a)

Microscopic Examination

b)

Chromatography

c)

Forensic Geology

d)

Petrography

30.

An analytical instrument that can be used to chemically identify an unknown substance essentially based on its molecular mass and charge.

a)

Mass Spectrometry

b)

Comparison Microscope

c)

Stereoscopic Microscope

d)

None of the mentioned

31.

Known as the Kastle-Meyer test, which causes an alkaline solution to take on a pink coloring in the presence of blood.

a)

Benzidine test

b)

Phenolphthalein

c)

Leucomalachite green

d)

Luminol

32.

A test in which a positive result is not conclusive that the stain is blood but a negative result is conclusive that the stain is not blood.

a)

preliminary test

b)

field test

c)

blood test

d)

confirmatory test

33.

These cell components are formed from pieces of cells found in the bone marrow called megakaryocytes it help blood to clot.

a)

red blood cells

b)

platelets

c)

plasma

d)

white blood cells

34.

These cells play an important role in the immune system and lymphatic system by defending the body against infection.

a)

red blood cells

b)

platelets

c)

plasma

d)

white blood cells

35.

The blood cells responsible in carrying oxygen to the tissues.

a)

red blood cells

b)

platelets

c)

plasma

d)

white blood cells

36.

These cells determine the blood type and are the most abundant cell type in the blood, they have what is known as a biconcave shape.

a)

red blood cells

b)

platelets

c)

plasma

d)

white blood cells

37.

In the legal sense, blood could be used to, EXCEPT;

a)

Circumstantial or corroborative evidence

b)

Identify the specific identity perpetrator of the crime

c)

Determination of the approximate time the crime was committed

d)

Determination of the place of commission of the crime.

38.

The shape of the blood or blood stains will give the investigator an idea of the direction of its source. Usually in small drops, the tapering end of the blood spot is towards the direction of the moving source. In this case, the blood was used to _______.

a)

Determine the cause of death

b)

Determination of the direction of escape of the victim or the assailant.

c)

Determination of the approximate time the crime was committed

d)

Circumstantial or corroborative evidence

39.

In the case where a person was found dead with a stab wound on his chest and a knife with blood was found near his body. Examination of the weapon showed that the blood-stained on it belongs to the same blood group as that of the victim. This result shows a strong presumption that the weapon was used to stab the victim. In this case the blood was used as a _______.

a)

Determine the cause of death

b)

Determination of the direction of escape of the victim or the assailant.

c)

Determination of the approximate time the crime was committed

d)

Circumstantial or corroborative evidence

40.

In maternal disputes, blood could be used in cases of, EXCEPT;

a)

In case of allegation of interchange of children in a hospital or nursery home, either accidentally or deliberately.

b)

In case of allegation of a mother killing her own child.

c)

For ownership of dead fetus or newly born child found in the street trash.

d)

In cases of wayward or stray children being claimed by two or more women

41.

In disputed parentage, blood could be used in cases of, EXCEPT;

a)

The wife committed adultery and the husband denied being the father of the child

b)

Claim for support or rights of succession of the alleged illegitimate child

c)

A child was born out of lawful wedlock and the mother claimed someone to be the father but he vehemently denied it.

d)

Claim for sexual assault to identify the assailant(s)

42.

The following are facts about the uses of blood in the crime, EXCEPT;

a)

Traces of blood can indicate how an attack was made and help identify all manners of objects associated with it

b)

Any cutting or piercing of major blood vessels can produce a deluge and result in significant traces of blood being left at the crime scene

c)

The quantity of blood spilled, when compared with injuries to the victim’s body, can be correlated with particular wounds

d)

Bloodstains and splashes can often identify the perpetrator

43.

The main function of the blood to the human body.

a)

give color to the skin

b)

transport oxygen, nutrients, and wastes throughout the body

c)

transport oxygen throughout the body

d)

give life to human

44.

These are individuals who secrete in their body fluids – such as semen, saliva, urine, and vaginal fluids and substances, corresponding to their blood groups. They are called as _____.

a)

X-men

b)

mutant

c)

secretor

d)

secret

45.

If blood is allowed to stand for sometimes in which an anticoagulant is added, a straw-colored liquid will separate called ______.

a)

plasma

b)

serum

c)

syrup

d)

platelets

46.

Amount of PLASMA in blood.

a)

40 %

b)

50%

c)

55%

d)

65%

47.

When the blood is allowed to stand for sometimes it clotted which then produces a straw-colored liquid will. This is called as ______.

a)

plasma

b)

platelets

c)

syrup

d)

serum

48.

A man of average size contains about how many quarts of blood.

a)

4 quarts

b)

6 quarts

c)

8 quarts

d)

10 quarts

49.

The circulating fluid provides the body with nutrition, oxygen, and waste removal.

a)

blood

b)

semen

c)

body tissues

d)

urine

50.

The Father of Criminal Detection.

a)

Hans Gross

b)

Leone Lattes

c)

Alphonse Bertillon

d)

Edmond Locard

51.

He established the first crime lab based upon the idea that criminals leave behind traces of themselves with every crime and stated the principle that once contact is made between two surfaces a transfer of material(s) will occur.

a)

Hans Gross

b)

Leone Lattes

c)

Alphonse Bertillon

d)

Edmond Locard

52.

The man who detailed the assistance that investigators could expect from the fields of Microscopy, Chemistry, Physics, mineralogy, zoology, botany, anthropometry, and fingerprinting.

a)

Hans Gross

b)

Leone Lattes

c)

Alphonse Bertillon

d)

Edmond Locard

53.

The Father of “Bloodstain Identification”.

a)

Hans Gross

b)

Leone Lattes

c)

Alphonse Bertillon

d)

Edmond Locard

54.

The Father of Forensic Toxicology

a)

Hans Gross

b)

Leone Lattes

c)

Mathieu Orfila

d)

Karl Landsteiner

55.

Discovered the ABO blood grouping.

a)

Hans Gross

b)

Leone Lattes

c)

Mathieu Orfila

d)

Karl Landsteiner

56.

The analysis of blood, semen, and other body fluids found at the crime scene.

a)

Toxicology

b)

Serology

c)

Forensic Entomology

d)

Forensic Pathology

57.

Involves the identification and examination of skeletal remains, in order to determine if the remains are human or another type of animal.

a)

Forensic Anthropology

b)

Serology

c)

Forensic Entomology

d)

Forensic Pathology

58.

Benzidine test uses benzidine solution and hydrogen peroxide. What is the color reaction for a positive result?

a)

Red

b)

Pink

c)

Blue

d)

Green

59.

What is the color reaction for a positive result in the Guaiacum test?

a)

Red

b)

Pink

c)

Blue

d)

Green

60.

What is the color reaction for a positive result in the Phenolphthalein test?

a)

Red

b)

Pink

c)

Blue

d)

Green

61.

The following are the confirmatory test for blood, EXCEPT;

a)

Teichmann test

b)

Wagenhaar test

c)

Takayama test

d)

Kastle-Meyer test

62.

Use to determine whether the blood is of human or animal.

a)

Teichmann test

b)

Wagenhaar test

c)

Takayama test

d)

Precipitin test

63.

Purple Top Vacutainers (contain EDTA) type of vacutainer is suitable for ;

a)

Useful for DNA testing; may inhibit certain conventional serological tests.

b)

Useful for conventional serological testing

c)

Useful for toxicological testing

d)

Useful for conventional serological tests; less useful for DNA testing; can be used for pregnancy and HIV testing

64.

A chemical that when applied to bloodstains, even very dilute bloodstains, will cause the bloodstains to glow in the dark.

a)

Luminol

b)

Benzidine

c)

Leucomalachite Green

d)

Phenolphthalein

65.

A condition where the affected male produces no sperm.

a)

Oligospermia

b)

Zerospermia

c)

Aspermia

d)

Asperia