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DIAGNOSTIC EXAMINATION IN FORENSIC SCIENCE

Total questions: 98

Worksheet time: 2hrs 38mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

In the distribution of percentages, what type of pattern makes up about 35%?

a)

Arches

b)

Ridge

c)

Whorls

d)

Plain arch

2.

The spiral rotation of whorl starts at __________.

a)

Clockwise

b)

Counterclockwise

c)

Either left or right

3.

The friction skin may be damaged permanently. When was the layer damaged?

a)

Dermis

b)

Epidermis

c)

Poroscopy

4.

Podoscopy When there is an “Interlocking Loop” or “S” type, what will the fingerprint pattern be?

a)

Plain Whorl

b)

Double Loop Whorl

c)

Central Pocket loop whorl

d)

Accidental Whorl

5.

What is the type of pattern in which the looping or slanting ridges flow towards the little finger or pinky finger?

a)

Loop

b)

Radial Loop (R)

c)

Ulnar Loop (U)

d)

Tented Arch (T)

6.

The core and delta are also termed as ____?

a)

Inner terminus

b)

Focal point

c)

Outer terminus

7.

Whenever the number of interesting (intervening) lines had been three, then this would have been _____

a)

Inner tracing

b)

Meet tracing

c)

Multi tracing

8.

The very first thing to do in fingerprint classification is

a)

To clean the ink slab.

b)

To be sure that the rolled impressions are in the proper place.

c)

Check if the hands of the subject are dry.

d)

To be sure that the subject is not hungry

9.

An instrument used for spreading the fingerprint ink on the slab.

a)

Fingerprint brush

b)

Fingerprint roller

c)

Fingerprint lifting tapes

d)

fingerprint card

10.

What method of developing latent prints in paper is best to be used, being easy to apply and less destructive to the paper, tissue, and cloths.

a)

Iodine fuming

b)

silver nitrate method

c)

ninhydrin method

d)

dusting method

11.

When visible, the powder should be lifted from the surface with clear tape and transferred to another surface, which refers to _____

a)

Dusting

b)

Buffing

c)

Lifting

d)

Fuming

12.

The process of placing the letter symbols under each pattern as a result of the interpretation of all ten fingers?

a)

Classification formula

b)

Blocking out

c)

Reference classification

d)

Fingerprint identification

13.

Is the classification formula derived from both little fingers, and is it placed at the extreme right of the classification formula?

a)

Key classification

b)

Final classification

c)

Major classification

14.

What is a point in whorl and loop prints that lies within a three-prolonged shaped structure?

a)

Delta

b)

Ridge

c)

Core

d)

Furrow

15.

What is the system in assigning numbers and letter non-specific general pattern, shape, limited ridge flow and some limited ridge counts between common and landmarks?

a)

Natural classification output

b)

Fingerprint boarder lines

c)

Classification pointers

d)

Fingerprint classification formula

16.

In case of double thumb of the same size what should be the course of action in classifying them?

a)

Take both pattern and classify.

b)

Classify only the outer thumb.

c)

Classify only the inner thumb.

d)

Print them together at the back and classify.

17.

A forensic procedure performed by trained personnel of the PNP Crime Laboratory through scientific methods of investigation for the purpose of preserving the crime scene, gathering information, documentation, collection, and examination of all physical evidence.

a)

Scene of the Crime Operation (SOCO)

b)

Forensic Science

c)

Criminalistics

d)

Forensic Group

18.

What kind of filter should a photographer use to improve the contrast of a latent fingerprint impression dusted with BLACK POWDER on a green background?

a)

Yellow Filter

b)

Green Filter

c)

Red Filter

d)

Blue Filter

19.

At least three photos must be taken of every piece of evidence, which is NOT included in the following?

a)

Medium View

b)

Wide-Angle View

c)

Close-Up (short range)

d)

Over-all scene (long rang or general view)

20.

21. Which of the following is NOT included in the basic types of crime scene photographs?

a)

Panoramic photographs

b)

Overall photographs

c)

Mid-range photographs

d)

Close-up photographs

21.

What is meant by total take (PAGKUHA SA KABUUHAN)?

a)

Photograph the crime scene from all angles.

b)

Photograph of the crime scene

c)

Photograph only important evidence.

d)

Photograph the body of the crime.

22.

The following are the essential parts of the camera, except.

a)

Light-tight box

b)

Lens

c)

Tripod

d)

Shutter

23.

Which of the following parts of the camera is used to focus the light? Transmitting the light to form the image.

a)

Lens

b)

Shutter

c)

Base

d)

Filter

24.

A part of the camera that controls the passage of light reaching the sensitized material.

a)

Pentaprism

b)

Lens Opening

c)

Shutter

d)

Focal Plane Shutter

25.

It is the timing of the camera shutter and the flash so that when the shutter is fully opened, that’s the time that the flash will yield its highest peaks of illumination…

a)

Synchronization

b)

Exposure

c)

Parallax

d)

Picture Element

26.

A lens defect that enables the lens to focus both horizontal and vertical lines in a plane at the same time.

a)

Coma or Lateral Aberration

b)

Astigmatism

c)

Distortion

d)

Chromatic aberration

27.

A system of camera lens elements for which the focal length can be varied (DIFFERENT), as opposed to a fixed-focal-length lens and ideal for sports, and wildlife.

a)

Wide Angle Lens

b)

Normal Focus Lens

c)

Telephoto Lens

d)

Zoom Lens

28.

Pat. CHAPS was assigned to take pictures at a crime scene. He was instructed to take as many photographs as he could. His first shots were inside the room of the house where the murder was committed. To obtain photographs of the house's facade, what lens should he use?

a)

Wide-angle

b)

Telephoto

c)

Orthochromatic

29.

The light condition where an object in an open space casts a deep and uniform shadow?

a)

Bright Sunlight

b)

Bull Sunlight

c)

Hazy Sunlight

30.

What is the process of eliminating unwanted portions of a negative during the enlarging process?

a)

Dodging

b)

Vignetting

c)

Burning-In

d)

Cropping

31.

What part of the camera (SLR) records the image?

a)

Film (sensor records)

b)

Lens

c)

Shutter

d)

Light lightbox

32.

In taking photographs of tool marks for court presentation, what is the best film to use to provide more contrast and details?

a)

Color

b)

Color reversal

c)

Color positive

d)

Black and white

33.

Which of the following is the science that deals with the launching, flight behavior, and impact/effect of projectiles?

a)

Internal ballistics

b)

Ballistics

c)

Terminal ballistics

d)

External ballistics

34.

A metal rod or plate that strikes the cartridge primer to detonate the powder.

a)

Spring

b)

Trigger guard

c)

Firing pin and Hammer

d)

Revolver

35.

A metal rod or plate that strikes the cartridge primer to detonate the powder.

a)

Spring

b)

Trigger guard

c)

Firing pin and Hammer

d)

Revolver

36.

The rearward (backward) reaction of the firearm with the forward movement of the bullet upon firing due to the expansion and explosion, and needed for the fully automatic mechanism of the firearm by Hiram Maxim?

a)

Misfire

b)

Recoil of the Gun

c)

Hang Fire

d)

Ricochet

37.

What occurs when there is a complete failure to fire?

a)

Misfire

b)

Trajectory

c)

Ricochet

d)

Hang-fire

38.

The actual pattern, the curve path of the bullet in flight, is used to determine the direction or location of firing.

a)

Drift

b)

Trajectory

c)

Straight Path

d)

Drop of Bullet

39.

The rate of speed of the bullet per unit of time, expressed in feet per second, may be measured using a chronograph.

a)

Muzzle Velocity

b)

Velocity

c)

Terminal Velocity

d)

Trajectory

40.

A device that fits over the muzzle of the barrel to muffle the sound of a gunshot. Most work involves baffling the escape of gases.

a)

Snooper scope

b)

Silencer

41.

A Forensic Chemist is tasked to examine the chemical nature and composition of the following, except...

a)

Blood

b)

Fingerprint

c)

Explosive

d)

Body fluids

42.

The Blueprint of Human Life refers to _______.

a)

Deoxyribonucleic acid

b)

RNA

c)

Mitochondria

d)

Hemoglobin

43.

A poisonous gas that smells like a rotten egg?

a)

H₂S

b)

CO₂

c)

CO

d)

H₂O

44.

When a rape case is being investigated, investigators know that something LEFT BEHIND AT THE CRIME Scene, presence of semen is possible, what test can be applied to determine the ...

a)

Acid-Phosphatase

b)

Phenolphthalein

c)

Paraffin

d)

Density Gradient

45.

What is known as the reproduction of an impression made on a soft surface by utilizing casting materials?

a)

dry fusion

b)

metallic aides

c)

moulage

d)

plaster of Paris

46.

When the positive result in the screening test of the blood is blue, what test was applied?

a)

Wagenhaar’s

b)

Guaiacum

c)

Takayama

d)

Hemin Crystal

47.

A person who is qualified to conduct a toxicological examination.

a)

Physician

b)

Medico-Legal

c)

Forensic Examiner

d)

Forensic Pathologist

48.

To determine the racial origin of the suspect hair strands left at the crime scene, microscopic and physical examinations, why is it that the forensic expert is optimistic that the suspect is a black man or a negro?

a)

Tightly coiled medulla and contains heavy pigment

b)

Straight and wavy

c)

Cross section is oval, contains fine pigment

d)

Lightly pigmented, and the medulla is round

49.

Which is NOT subjected to Macro-Etching?

a)

Make/Type and Plate number

b)

Color and Chassis number

c)

Engine number

d)

Driver condition

50.

A burned body of the suspect during the fire in a densely populated area in Tondo, Manila; what is the application of dental knowledge imposed by police agencies in the criminal justice system?

a)

Forensic dentistry

b)

Medical odontology

c)

Forensic odontology

d)

Legal dentistry

51.

What study applies chemistry to criminal investigation, focusing on analyzing substances connected to crime investigation?

a)

Biochemistry

b)

Organic Chemistry

c)

Forensic Science

d)

Forensic Chemistry

52.

What kind of forgery is used to assemble the model, wherein copying or animation of a genuine signature or writing is used?

a)

Simulated

b)

Natural

c)

Traced

d)

Simple

53.

It is one of the most expensive instruments for examining documents showing three-dimensional enlargements.

a)

stereoscopic microscope

b)

infrared gadget

c)

ultraviolet light

d)

Electrostatic Detection Apparatus

54.

A document becomes a QD when ______, alteration is made, which usually affects the original content or meaning of the document.

a)

Forged

b)

Signature

c)

Fraudulent

d)

Changes

55.

CHAPS, a well-known author, successfully published books that readers enjoyed because of the trademark of his penmanship. If his books are examined, what is the correct term for his trademark of penmanship?

a)

Personal characteristics

b)

Writing maturity

c)

Writing skills

d)

Individual characteristics

56.

Which of the following is NOT the use of the INK POLYGRAPH?

a)

Diagnosing a heart problem

b)

Diagnose heart activity

c)

Detecting deception

d)

None

57.

What is the normal emotional response induced by a specific threat or danger that is, most of the time, beyond one's defensive power?

a)

Panic

b)

Response

c)

Confidence

d)

Fear

58.

A section of the polygraph machine is designed to run the paper at a regular speed of 6 inches per minute.

a)

kymograph

b)

pen and inking system

c)

pneumograph

d)

galvanograph

59.

An attachment of the cardiopsychymograph is placed above the brachial artery.

a)

arm cuff

b)

pen

c)

tube

d)

sensor

60.

What should the examiner do when the subject is highly nervous (not allowed to be in the polygraph)?

a)

reschedule the examination.

b)

Prolong the period of the pre-test interview (20 to 30 minutes ideally) until 45 minutes

c)

Call a doctor or request an ambulance.

d)

Do not continue with the pre-test and ask the subject for his available date to reschedule.

61.

In a polygraph test, Questions are usually answerable by

a)

Yes (+)

b)

No (-)

c)

neither yes nor no

d)

Both A and B

62.

What should be the mark placed on a chart paper at the start of the test?

a)

X/60/1.5 A

b)

X/50/2.5 A

c)

XX/60/1.5 A

d)

XXX/60/2.5 A

63.

The stage in the polygraph test's conduct is designed to prepare or condition the subject for the actual test.

a)

A. Pre-test Interview

b)

B. Post-test Interview

c)

C. Actual test

64.

Which should NOT be taken into consideration during the pre-test.

a)

Taking a historical record of the subject

b)

Evaluating the psychological preparation of the subject

c)

Appraisal of the subject's constitutional rights

d)

Obtain subject consent to undergo a polygraph test.

65.

It is conducted to obtain a confession or an admission from the subject once deception is observed.

a)

Actual test

b)

Pre-test interview

c)

post-test interview or interrogation

66.

The type of question is designed to establish a normal response from the subject.

a)

Relevant question

b)

Peak of tension test

c)

Irrelevant question

d)

Evidence connecting question

67.

What is the standard question?

a)

Relevant

b)

Irrelevant

c)

Peak of tension

d)

Test

68.

It is used to determine details of a crime that is not known to officials, such as the location of an unrecovered body, but would be known to a participant in the crime.

a)

Peak of Tension Test

b)

Known Peak of Tension Test

c)

Searching Peak of Tension test

d)

Collected Peak of Tension test

69.

What is a short-barreled firearm having a magazine enclosed in its grip?

a)

Rifle

b)

Machine gun

c)

Pistol

d)

Revolver

70.

The most important single processing is a barrel manufacture from the standpoint of the identification expert.

a)

Drilling Operation

b)

Reaming Operation

c)

Rifling Operation

d)

Lapping

71.

A long gun that has a barrel shortened from its original length (Not more than 22 inches) and commonly used by cavalry.

a)

Carbine

b)

Revolver

c)

Rifle

72.

A part of a firearm that houses all the other parts.

a)

Receiver

b)

Barrel

c)

Frame

d)

Chamber

73.

The mechanism of a firearm that withdraws the empty shells from the chamber.

a)

Ejector

b)

Firing pin

c)

Extractor

d)

Extractor pin

74.

A type of primer consisting of two flash holes or vents. It was designed by Col. Hiram Berdan.

a)

Berdan primer

b)

Boxer primer

c)

Battery cup primer

d)

None

75.

A complete unfired unit consisting of a bullet, gunpowder, cartridge case and primer or loaded shell for use in any firearm.

a)

A. Ammunition

b)

B. Cartridge

c)

C. Shotgun Cartridge

d)

D. Missile

76.

A type of ammunition which does not have bullets used in filmmaking:

a)

Dummy Ammunition

b)

Blank Ammunition

c)

Drill Ammunition

d)

Live Ammunition

77.

A type of cartridge with a rim diameter which is smaller than the diameter of the body of the cartridge?

a)

Belted Type

b)

Rebated Type

c)

Rimless Type

d)

Rimmed Type

78.

It is defined as the determination of drug use, poisoning, or exposure to toxic substances as part of a legal investigation.

a)

Forensic Toxicology

b)

Toxicology

79.

What will the result's color be using Diphenylamine (C6H5)2NH in sulphuric acid?

a)

Blue

b)

Red

c)

Yellow

80.

Gunpowder residue may be determined by.

a)

Takayama test

b)

Diphenylamine

c)

Florence test

81.

In close contact 2 to 8 inches, what may be seen as black dots outside the hole?

a)

Singeing

b)

Tattooing

c)

Smudging

d)

Gaping hole

82.

What is a blasting explosive that is based on nitroglycerine?

a)

Black powder

b)

Dynamite

c)

Ammonium nitrate

d)

Low explosive

83.

It refers to the usual or normal deviations found in a repeated specimen of an individual's handwriting.

a)

Natural variation

b)

transitory change

84.

In document examination, when referring to contemporary documents, this refers to ______?

a)

Document that is more than 5 years old before and after.

b)

Documents that are not more than 5 years before and after

c)

Documents that are more than 30 years

85.

It refers to properties or marks, elements, or qualities that serve to distinguish and are known as the basis of identification.

a)

Characteristics

b)

class characteristics

c)

individual characteristics

d)

sample

86.

A specimen of writing executed without the intention of changing the usual writing habits. It is executed generally by the writer, ensuring its authenticity and reliability.

a)

Natural writing

b)

Guided writing

c)

disguised writing

87.

Writing forms can either be disconnected or joined letter writings. What specimen of writing is characterized by a disconnected style?

a)

Hand lettering

b)

Manuscript form

c)

cursive writing

d)

cuneiform

88.

A genuine signature that was used in the preparation of a simulated or traced forgery.

a)

Writing

b)

Signature

c)

Model signature

d)

evidential signature

89.

In the questioned documents, what kind of signature is used by a forger who tries to reproduce it without the knowledge of the signature's owner for financial gain?

a)

Evidential

b)

Real

c)

Actual

d)

Model

90.

An irregularity in strokes characterized by a shaky or wavering stroke, which is perfectly apparent even without magnification?

a)

tremor

b)

tremor of old age

c)

tremor of illiteracy

d)

tremor of fraud

91.

What widens the ink strokes due to the added pressure on a flexible pen point?

a)

pen pressure

b)

pen lifting

c)

Pen shading

d)

Retouching

e)

Skill

92.

What is the interruption or gap in the writing stroke in forming a letter when a writing instrument leaves the paper?

a)

Pen emphasis

b)

Hiatus

c)

Pen lifts

d)

Patching

93.

When a writer fixes a portion of a writing by going back over another stroke that is not readable or not acceptable. What was done by the writer?

a)

Retracing

b)

Shading

c)

Reverse

d)

Recall

94.

The study of one's handwriting is used to attempt to determine one's personality.

a)

Agraphia

b)

graphology

c)

Ambidextrous

d)

DYSGRAPHIA

95.

What is the science or study of handwriting based on the fundamental strokes, the curve, and the straight?

a)

Grapho-analysis

b)

Graphology

c)

Graphometry

96.

The type of light examination is best used for deciphering obliterated writing and charred documents.

a)

Ultraviolet light

b)

Transmitted light

c)

Infrared light

97.

Which is most accurate of the major components of a polygraph machine?

a)

Cardiosphygmograph

b)

Galvanograph

c)

Pneumograph

d)

None

98.

Which of the following is the principle in fingerprinting that ridges fully develop their general arrangement and remain the same throughout life?

a)

Permanency

b)

Infallibility

c)

Multiplicity

d)

Individuality