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FORENSIC CHEM-PRELIM EXAM

Total questions: 75

Worksheet time: 56mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

It refers to the study of serum and other body fluids.

a)

Serology

b)

Chemistry

c)

Toxicology

d)

Hematology

2.

Chain of custody is a process that starst upon reaching the:

a)

crime scene

b)

forensic laboratory

c)

evidence custodian

d)

legal court

3.

This is called the red circulating fluid/tissue of the human body.

a)

Urine

b)

Blood

c)

Sweat

d)

Oxygen

4.

Blood is considered the red fluid of the blood vessel because:

a)

it contains the hemoglobin protein pigment

b)

it contains enzymes

c)

it contains hormones

d)

it contains inorganic substances

5.

45% of the blood is composed of?

a)

Plasma

b)

Serum

c)

Formed cells

d)

Water

6.

55% of whole blood is composed of?

a)

plasma

b)

red cells

c)

formed cells

d)

water

7.

These cells are responsible on carrying vitamins, minerals and oxygen into the tissues and remove carbon dioxide into the tissues back into the lungs for excretion.

a)

Red Blood Cells

b)

White Blood Cells

c)

Platelets

d)

Serum

8.

These cells defend the body from invading bacteria, viruses and parasites.

a)

Red Blood Cells

b)

White Blood Cells

c)

Platelets

d)

Serum

9.

These tiny cells mainly function to prevent and stop bleeding in case of injury or tissue damage.

a)

Red Blood Cells

b)

White Blood Cells

c)

Platelets

d)

Serum

10.

The study of blood in relation to criminal investigation is very important because:

a)

As circumstantial orcorroborative evidence against or in favor of

the perpetra

b)

As evidence in case of disputed parentage.

c)

As evidence in the determination of the cause of death and the length of time the victim survived the attack.

d)

As evidence in the determination of the approximate time the crime was committed.

e)

All of the given options

11.

This term refers to the cooling of the body after death.

a)

Algor Mortis

b)

Rigor Mortis

c)

Livor Mortis

d)

Decomposition

12.

This term refers to the stiffening of the muscles after death that usually starts 2 hours after death.

a)

Algor Mortis

b)

Rigor Mortis

c)

Livor Mortis

d)

Decomposition

13.

This term refers to the purplish-blue discoloration of the skin in the dependent parts of the body due to the collection of blood in skin vessels caused by gravitational pull.

a)

Algor Mortis

b)

Rigor Mortis

c)

Livor Mortis

d)

Decomposition

14.

Which of the following is not true regarding the collection, preservation, packing and transportation of blood specimen?

a)

The collection of blood/blood stains should be done as soon as possible.

b)

Washing of garments/clothing automatically removes the blood.

c)

Sodium flouride can be used as preservative to preserve blood from decomposition.

d)

Blood exposure to air prolongs clotting and drying of blood.

15.

This test determines whether the stain contains blood or another substance.

a)

Preliminary test

b)

Confirmatory test

c)

Precipitin test

d)

Blood grouping test

16.

This test is performed to confirmed that the blood stain really contains blood.

a)

Preliminary test

b)

Confirmatory test

c)

Precipitin test

d)

Blood grouping test

17.

This test is determines whether the stain is of human or animal origin.

a)

Preliminary test

b)

Confirmatory test

c)

Precipitin test

d)

Blood grouping test

18.

It is an extremely sensitive stain that can be applied in a minute stain even when the blood is diluted to 1:300, 000 parts, however it's use was discontinued as it was known as carcinogen.

a)

Benzidine test

b)

Penolphthalein test

c)

Guaiacum test

d)

Leuchomalachite green test

19.

The positive result for this test is represented by rose color/pink/permanganate color.

a)

Benzidine test

b)

Penolphthalein test

c)

Guaiacum test

d)

Leuchomalachite green test

20.

The positive result for this test is represented by the appearance of beautiful blue color.

a)

Benzidine test

b)

Penolphthalein test

c)

Guaiacum test

d)

Leuchomalachite green test

21.

This test is characterized by production/emission of light or luminescence

a)

Benzidine test

b)

Luminol test

c)

Guaiacum test

d)

Leuchomalachite green test

22.

It is a confirmatory test for blood that is used to demonstrate the red blood cells of mammals, birds, fish, reptiles and amphibians.

a)

Microscopic test for blood

b)

Blood Grouping

c)

Microcrystalline test

d)

Teichman test

23.

If John has A antigen on his red blood cell surface and anti-B on his plasma, what is the possible blood group of this person?

a)

Blood Group A

b)

Blood Group B

c)

Blood Group O

d)

Blood Group AB

24.

If Rose has B antigen on her red blood cell surface and anti-A on her plasma, what is the possible blood group of this person?

a)

Blood Group A

b)

Blood Group B

c)

Blood Group O

d)

Blood Group AB

25.

A person has no A and B antigen on the red cell surface but has Anti-A, Anti-B and Anti-AB on his/her plasma. What is the possible blood type of this person?

a)

Blood type A

b)

Blood type B

c)

Blood type AB

d)

Blood type O

26.

It is the application of chemical principles in the solution of crimes.

a)

Forensic Chemistry

b)

Forensic Science

c)

Forensic Toxicology

d)

Forensic Medicine

27.

It is regarded as the highest form of uncontestable and conclusive piece of evidence.

a)

Forensic Chemistry

b)

Forensic Science

c)

Forensic Toxicology

d)

Forensic Medicine

28.

His/her job is to collect and analyze substances/evidences and provide a conclusion based on the test results using chemical principles.

a)

Forensic Chemist

b)

Forensic Scientist

c)

Forensic Toxicologist

d)

Medical Examiner

29.

It is the use of science and technology to enforce civil and criminal law.

a)

Forensic Chemistry

b)

Forensic Science

c)

Forensic Toxicology

d)

Forensic Medicine

30.

It is the field of science involving the detection and interpretation of the presence of drugs, toxins and poisons that are harmful to the human body.

a)

Forensic Chemistry

b)

Forensic Science

c)

Forensic Toxicology

d)

Forensic Medicine

31.

He is tasked to perform scientific tests on bodily fluids and tissue samples to identify any drugs, toxins or chemicals present in the body.

a)

Forensic Chemist

b)

Forensic Scientist

c)

Forensic Toxicologist

d)

Medical Examiner

32.

All of the following are samples that are commonly used to detect the presence of abuse/dangerous drug in an individual, except?

a)

Fingernails

b)

Blood

c)

Urine

d)

Hair

e)

Tears

33.

All of the following statements describe forensic toxicology except?

a)

It is the application of toxicology in a legal setting

b)

It focuses on human fluids, stomach, skin, etc. or other poisonous items.

c)

It deals with the effects of toxins or poisons when a crime or poisoning has been committed.

d)

It relates to the development and manufacturing of drugs for disease treatment.

34.

All of the following statements relate to forensic chemistry except?

a)

It studies to identify the quantity, evaluate and analyze the unknown items present in the laboratories and crime scene.

b)

It focuses on identifying unusual compounds or substances such as paints, gasoline, kerosene, etc.

c)

It determines the controlled substances such as marijuana or cocaine and the source of a particular batch of drugs.

d)

It studies where the dangerous drugs affect the body and how this occurs.

35.

Which of the following is not a scope of work of a forensic chemist?

a)

Collection, preservation, examination and study of blood, semen, and other body fluids

b)

Examination of gunpowder and explosives

c)

Examination of hair and textile fibers

d)

Document examination

e)

Performing autopsy on a dead victim

36.

Which Republic Act pertains to the Anti-Drunk and Drugged Driving Act of 2013?

a)

RA 10586

b)

RA 10856

c)

RA 10568

d)

RA 10685

37.

The sobriety tests initially performed on drivers consists the following tests except?

a)

horizontal gaze nystagmus

b)

one-leg stand

c)

walk and turn

d)

3 steps forward and backward

38.

This tests is used to detect the alcoholic content of the driver's body after they failing the sobriety test.

a)

Breath Analysis

b)

Gas chromatography

c)

Mass Spectroscopy

d)

Ultraviolet Spectroscopy

39.

What is the legal limit of blood alcohol concentration of drivers in the Philippines?

a)

0.05%

b)

0.25%

c)

0.08%

d)

0.10%

40.

Which of the following may occur to a person with a blood alcohol concentration of 0.30%?

a)

Slurred speech

b)

Blurry vision

c)

Relaxed feeling

d)

Unconscious

41.

Which of the following may occur to a person with a blood alcohol concentration of 0.40%?

a)

Slurred speech

b)

Blurry vision

c)

Relaxed feeling

d)

Unconscious

e)

Coma

42.

Which of the following may occur to a person with a blood alcohol concentration of 0.02%?

a)

Slurred speech

b)

Blurry vision

c)

Relaxed feeling

d)

Unconscious

e)

Coma

43.

Which of the following is the 1st step in the actual examination of evidences from the crime scene?

a)

Taking a photograph and taking notes in the laboratory notebook the time and date of receipt and description of the external appearance of the specimen upon receipt.

b)

Measurement of the submitted specimen for analysis.

c)

Microscopic/chemical examination

d)

Release of results

44.

The results of the examination should include the following information except?

a)

Detailed description of the packing, sealing and labelling

b)

Date and time of receipt and from whom it was received

c)

Purpose of examination

d)

Findings/results of the test

e)

None of the given choices

45.

This rule in the practice of forensic chemistry states that imagination is useful but it must be controlled and should not go beyond the limit of science.

a)

Avoid complicated theories

b)

Use imagination

c)

Consult others

d)

Take notes

e)

Be thorough

46.

This rule in the practice of forensic chemistry reiterates the importance of asking help to expert individuals whenever needed.

a)

Avoid complicated theories

b)

Use imagination

c)

Consult others

d)

Take notes

e)

Be thorough

47.

This is used for screening of abused urine sample for determination of drugs.

a)

Enzyme Multiplied Immunoassay Technique

b)

Scanning Electron Microscope

c)

Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy

d)

Ultraviolet- spectrophotometer

e)

High Performance liquid chromatography

48.

This machines push substances through using a high-pressure pump and analyze volatile substances such as gunpowder residue, fibers, and toxins.

a)

Enzyme Multiplied Immunoassay Technique

b)

Scanning Electron Microscope

c)

Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy

d)

Ultraviolet- spectrophotometer

e)

High Performance liquid chromatography

49.

This equipment allows visual examination of tiny substances that cannot be seen by the naked eye like paint particles, fibers and metals.

a)

Enzyme Multiplied Immunoassay Technique

b)

Scanning Electron Microscope

c)

Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy

d)

Ultraviolet- spectrophotometer

e)

High Performance liquid chromatography

50.

This can be objects, statements or documents that are

used to prove an allegation.

a)

Evidence

b)

Written report

c)

Eyewitness

d)

Law

51.

It considered a first hand evidence.

a)

Direct evidence

b)

Scientific evidenc

c)

Circumstantial evidence

d)

Hearsay evidence

52.

It is any any fact to which a witness testifies based on

what he saw, heard, smelled, touched or tasted

a)

Direct evidence

b)

Scientific evidenc

c)

Circumstantial evidence

d)

Hearsay evidence

53.

It is an evidence that based on knowledge that has been

developed by using the scientific method.

a)

Direct evidence

b)

Scientific evidenc

c)

Circumstantial evidence

d)

Hearsay evidence

54.

It is a kind of evidence which seeks to establish a conclusion by inferences from the facts proven.

a)

Direct evidence

b)

Scientific evidenc

c)

Circumstantial evidence

d)

Hearsay evidence

55.

This kind of evidence is usually unacceptable or inadmissible in court.

a)

Direct evidence

b)

Scientific evidenc

c)

Circumstantial evidence

d)

Hearsay evidence

56.

Suspects shoe print found on the house of the victim is an example of?

a)

Direct evidence

b)

Scientific evidence

c)

Circumstantial evidence

d)

Hearsay evidence

57.

DNA matching is an example of?

a)

Direct evidence

b)

Scientific evidence

c)

Circumstantial evidence

d)

Hearsay evidence

58.

Extracted confessions is an example of?

a)

Direct evidence

b)

Scientific evidence

c)

Circumstantial evidence

d)

Hearsay evidence

59.

Glass fragments found on the crime scene that matched the glass fragments on the stolen car is an example of?

a)

Direct evidence

b)

Scientific evidence

c)

Circumstantial evidence

d)

Hearsay evidence

60.

The more circumstantial evidence, the greater the

weight it carries in court.

a)

True

b)

False

c)

Neither True or false

d)

Either true or false

61.

It is a statement made by a witness on the authority of another and not from his own personal knowledge or observation.

a)

Direct evidence

b)

Scientific evidenc

c)

Circumstantial evidence

d)

Hearsay evidence

62.

It is the exact words uttered by a dying person describing and stating facts about the cause of his death.

a)

Res gestae

b)

Dying declaration

c)

Declaration against interest

d)

Declaration of pedigree

63.

Dying declaration statements are accepted as hearsay evidence given the following conditions except?

a)

That death is imminent (about to happen) and the declarant is conscious of that fact

b)

That the declaration refers to the cause and the surrounding circumstances of such death;

c)

That the declaration relates to facts which the victim is competent to testify to; and

d)

That the declaration is offered in a case where in the declarant’s death is the subject of the inquiry

e)

The declaration made by a person deceased, or unable to testify is against the interest of the declarant

64.

This literally means things done.

a)

Res gestae

b)

Dying declaration

c)

Declaration against interest

d)

Declaration of pedigree

65.

All of the following are requirements in order to accept statements or declaration about pedigree, except one:

a)

The declarant must be a relative of the person whose pedigree is in issue.

b)

The declaration must be made before the controversy arose

c)

The declarant is dead or unable to testify.

d)

The declarant must be a relative of the person whose pedigree is in issue.

e)

None of the given choices

66.

This is based on the principle that statements are made naturally during the course of an event or crime that holds credibility because there is no room for misinterpretation/misunderstanding.

a)

Res gestae

b)

Dying declaration

c)

Declaration against interest

d)

Declaration of pedigree

67.

It is an evidence that can be inspected by the jury’s own eyes and such evidences have probative value but do not directly prove or disprove the subject matter in question.

a)

Testimonial Evidence

b)

Documentary Evidence

c)

Autoptic Evidence

d)

Hearsay Evidence

68.

It is a solemn declaration made orally by a witness under oath in response to interrogation by a lawyer.

a)

Testimonial Evidence

b)

Documentary Evidence

c)

Autoptic Evidence

d)

Hearsay Evidence

69.

It is defined as any written evidence presented by an expert in court which is relevant to the subject matter in dispute and not excluded by the Rules of court.

a)

Testimonial Evidence

b)

Documentary Evidence

c)

Autoptic Evidence

d)

Hearsay Evidence

70.

An evidence that cannot be moved and/or impossible to

collect in its entirety for delivery in the laboratory and subsequently presentation in court

a)

Movable physical evidence

b)

Fixed Physical evidence

c)

Real evidence

d)

Autoptic evidence

71.

An evidence that can be collected and delivered to the laboratory for examination and can be presented in court in its original form.

a)

Movable physical evidence

b)

Fixed Physical evidence

c)

Real evidence

d)

Autoptic evidence

72.

Which of the following is the first thing to do upon arriving into the crime scene for collection of evidences?

a)

Taking a photograph of the crime scene.

b)

Wear gloves to before collection.

c)

Obtain known standards.

d)

Transmit the collected evidence for examination.

73.

He/she is someone who testifies in court because he/she claims to have knowledge about the event that is relevant to the case.

a)

Witness

b)

Suspect

c)

Victim

d)

Medico-legal officer

74.

One who testifies in court and state only the facts based on what he saw.

a)

Ordinary witness

b)

Expert witness

c)

Victim

d)

Medico-legal officer

75.

One who testifies in court because he/she possesses a special skill or has a special knowledge on matters not generally known to men.

a)

Ordinary witness

b)

Expert witness

c)

Victim

d)

Medico-legal officer