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FORENSIC PRE-BOARD EXAMINATION

Name : ________________________________________ Date of Exam ________________
INSTRUCTION: Select the correct answer for each of the following questions. Mark only one answer for each item by shading the box corresponding to the
letter of your choice on the answer sheet provided. STRICTLY NO ERASURES ALLOWED.

MULTIPLE CHOICE:
1. Adult bones have about:
A. 200 B. 206 C. 270 D. 500
2. An effect of injury that takes place when the stimulus applied is insufficient to cause injury and the body resistance is great.
A. Apparent B. Real C. Immediate D. Delayed
3. The poison may act on the skin or on the mucous membrane or on any part of the body where it is applied.
A. Local action B. Remote action C. Both local and remote D. Controlled action
4. Carlo, a doctor, wanted to kill his wife by poisoning. During dinner time, he put poison on the food of his wife. Moments after, his wife suffered
excruciating pain in the stomach. Seeing his wife in agony, he pitied his wife and administered an antidote. Thus, his wife did not die. What is the crime
committed by Carlo?
A. Frustrated parricide B. Serious physical injuries C. Attempted parricide D. Murder
5. Wound brought about by blunt instrument could be any of the following, except:
A. Contusion B. Hematoma C. Laceration D. Incision
6. The lopping/clipping off any part of body other than organ for reproduction.
A. Castration B. Cutting C. Mayhem D. Physical injury
7. Sensation of heat or increase in temperature.
A. Rubor B. Calor C. Dolor D. Loss of function
8. Offended party was incapacitated for labor for 10 days or more but not more than 30 days, or needs medical attendance for same period of time.
A. Slight physical injuries B. Intentional Mutilation C. Less serious physical injuries D. Serious physical injuries
9. Following are evidences to show that the gunshot wound is accidental, except:
A. There is no special area of the body involved. C. The fire is made when the victim is usually at some distance from assailant.
B. The site or sites of wound of entrance has no point of election. D. There may be a disturbance of the surroundings on account of previous struggle.
10. A medical witness may be allowed by the court to confirm his allegation or as a corroborated proof to an opinion he previously stated.
A. Autoptic evidence B. Testimonial evidence C. Experimental evidence D. Documentary evidence
11. What kind of document when it contains some changes like addition or deletion?
A. Obliterated B. disputed C. Repeated D. Altered
12. Where does a police officer usually put markings on the recovered fired cartridge or shell?
A. Will not mark B. At the side or body C. At the rim D. At the base
13. What is referred as the dissection and examination of the body in order to determine the cause of death?
A. Necropsy B. Biopsy C. Autopsy D. Exhumation
14. What is the science or study of projectiles and firearms?
A. Ballistics B. Applied ballistics C. Forensic ballistics D. Modified ballistics
15. Which of the following is NOT included among the functions or roles of a Forensic Chemist?
A. Autopsy of a dead body to determine presence of drugs or poison C. Examination in the identification of explosive ingredients.
B. Examination whether a location is a clandestine laboratory. D. Conducts blood alcohol concentration determination.
16. In modern photography, DSLR cameras almost dominated the market because of its superior autofocusing on fast moving objects, such as
photographing sports. DSLR means ____________.
A. digital single-lens reflex B. digital systematic lens reflex C. dual system lens reflex D. digital single-low reflex
17. When a document was examined, it was found out that it lacks authenticity, claimed by another person and not by the real author, the examiner
classify this as ____________.
A. special B. disguised C. traced D. spurious
18. What is the element of handwriting that is regular, recurrent and visually pleasing?
A. Rhythm B. Regulated C. Restrained D. Genuine
19. If you were a forensic chemist and wants to determine whether hair is naturally fallen or forcibly pulled, which part of the hair are you going to
examine?
A. Root B. Shaft C. Tip D. the whole hair
20. After a thorough investigation, it was proven that Miguel Santiago, the suspect in the robbery case is guilty because of his fingerprints were taken from
cashier’s table. What principle is applied by the investigators?
A. The process is available anytime B. No two persons have identical fingerprints C. It is the most practical in identification D. Fingerprints shows racial origin
21. Which of the following is an example of smooth bore firearm?
A. Revolver B. Pistol C. Shotgun D. Carbine
22. This indicates the bore diameter of a shotgun.
A. Caliber B. Gauge C. Millimetre D. Barrel length
23. It is spiral grooves that have been formed into the barrel of a firearm for the purpose of imparting gyroscopic stability to a projectile to improve its accuracy.
A. Rifling B. Barrel C. Bore D. All of the above
24. Call to a gun maker is:
A. Ballistician B. Manufacturer C. Ballistic D. Ballistic Engineer
25. Deals with the temperature, volume, and pressure of the gases resulting from combustion of the propellant charge in the gun; it is also deals with the
work performed by the expansion of these gases on the gun, its cartridge, and the projectile.
A. Interior ballistic B. Exterior Ballistic C. Terminal Ballistic D. Forensic Ballistic
26. The meaning of the Latin word “forum” is:
A. Seminar B. Marketplace C. Law D. Legal
27. The study of the passage of the projectile through space or the air.
A. Interior ballistic B. Exterior Ballistic C. Terminal Ballistic D. Forensic Ballistic
28. The following are main types of firearm:
A. Handgun and Rifle B. Artillery and Small Arms C. Artillery and Rifle D. Rifle and Pistol
29. A type of bullet that contain compound usually similar to barium nitrates which is set on fire when the bullet is projected.
A. Ball bullets B. Armor piercing bullet C. Tracer bullet D. Incendiary bullet

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30. If a physician is using stethoscope, a question document examiner is:

A. Magnifying glass B. Helixometer C. Caliper D. Thermometer
31. These are physical evidences which link a suspect to the crime. The offender may leave clues at the scene such as weapon, tools, garments,
fingerprints or foot impression. Broken headlights glass found at the crime scene in “hit and run” homicide may be associated with the car found in the
repair shop. Wearing apparel of the offender and other articles of value may be recovered where the crime of rape was committed.
A. Corroborative evidence B. Associative evidence C. Corpus delicti evidence D. Tracing evidence
32. These are agents which neutralize a poison or otherwise counteract or oppose its effect:
A. Antibiotics B. Antidotes C. Cathartics D. Emetics
33. That location, appearance & relationships of features remain unchanged throughout person’s lifetime. This describes that fingerprint is:
A. Accurate B. Infallible C. Permanent D. Unique
34. It is a strong mark produced by pressure that goes below the surface:
A. Impression B. Indentation C. Dent D. Imprint
35. What is the classification of the finger that cannot be determined with reasonable accuracy as to the:
I. General type of pattern II. Ridge tracing III. Ridge count
A. primary value of the pattern of the corresponding finger and the subclassification value as indicated by the ridges of partially scarred impressions.
B. general classification and subclassification is that of the corresponding finger of the other hand.
C. ridge count or tracing value of the corresponding finger of the other hand, if the corresponding finger is of the same general type.
D. whorls with meeting tracings.
36. This method involved taking photographs of all those who were arrested and incorporating the photographs into a compendium of identification, known as a:
A. Bertillonage B. Composite Photos C. Mugshot Photos D. Rogues’ Gallery
37. A system of identification which is done by drawing a figure on parts of body to identify and prevent desertion of mercenary soldiers.
A. Bertillon System B. Branding and Maiming C. Cutting of Hand D. Tattooing
38. This classification system became the first scientific system that was used to identify criminals.
A. Bertillonage B. Composite Photos C. Mugshot Photos D. Rogues’ Gallery
39. Before the mid-1800s, law enforcement officers with extraordinary visual memories, so-called “_____,” identified previously arrested offenders by sight.
A. Branding and Maiming B. Camera Eyes C. Photography D. Tattooing
40. The case that put serious doubt to Bertillonage and showed the accuracy of fingerprints in the identification of criminals.
A. Will and William West Case B. Miranda v. Arizona Case C. Daubert v. Merrel Dow Pharmaceuticals Case D. People v. Medina Case
41. What is recovered in a crime scene that is an important for identification purposes?
A. Fingerprint B. Fingertips C. Impressions D. Sweet pores
42. What is the science, art, application and practice of creating durable images which can be used in police investigation?
A. Photography B. Recording C. Heliography D. Sketching
43. What happens when the cartridge fails to explode on time or the explosion is delayed?
A. Hang fire B. Velocity C. Recoil D. Dud
44. This is added to hasten the setting time of the plaster of paris:
A. Baking powder B. Table salt C. Cornstarch D. Sugar
45. What is a written presentation of thought by which an obligation is established?
A. Opinion B. Certification C. Document D. Warrant
46. This is where the handwriting rests _____________.
A. vase B. base C. rhythm D. Vaseline
47. What is the brandish strokes which are usually added by the author to the capital letters in order to make them attractive and may become the writer’s
identity or special feature?
A. Peculiarities B. Beard C. Knot D. Spur
48. It is an accepted fact that many polygraph examinations are inclusive. Which one below is NOT included?
A. The subject is nervous because of depression. C. The subject is suffering from certain disease.
B. When the subject is ready physically to take the test. D. Maybe the subject is angry while taking the test.
49. How do you call the ruled or imaginary LINE in which the letter rests?
A. Stationed B. Actual C. Formed D. Base
50. If the soil found on suspect’s clothing is consistent with the soil found at the crime scene, this would indicate that the suspect:
A. was in the area at the time the crime was committed C. is a victim of circumstances
B. was in the area at one time D. is guilty without a doubt
51. Penetration of the bullet is of prime interest.
A. Interior ballistic B. Exterior Ballistic C. Terminal Ballistic D. Forensic Ballistic
52. Discipline of forensic science that has its primary concern the determination if a bullet or slug, cartridge case or other component was fired from a
particular firearm.
A. Interior ballistic B. Exterior Ballistic C. Terminal Ballistic D. Forensic Ballistic
53. It a point on the first ridge formation at or directly in front or near the center of the divergence of the typeline.
A. Pattern Area B. Loop C. Delta D. Core
54. Placed on the designated spaces on the fingerprint card with the ten squares or blocks. For correct and accurate fingerprint classification, this must be
taken to show focal points (Core and Delta) for accurate ridge tracing and ridge counting.
A. Plain Impression B. Rolled Impression C. Ridge Counting D. Ridge Tracing
55. This surrounds the pattern area. This is the basic boundaries of fingerprint pattern. They are formed by two ridges which run parallel, then diverge or
separate and surround or tend to surround the pattern area.
A. Focal Points B. Type lines C. Furrows D. Delta
56. Energy generated at the muzzle point.
A. Terminal energy B. Muzzle energy C. Penetration D. Energy
57. Other called to a lie – detector is:
A. Polygraphy B. Machinery C. Polygraph D. Motor
58. Tented arch is closely similar to:
A. Accidental whorl B. Plain Arch C. Double Loop D. Loop
59. Speed of bullet per unit of time. Ex. M16 is 3,300 ft/sec.
A. Range B. Penetration C. Velocity D. Speedometer
60. What is mean of “Post Mortem” in Post Mortem Investigation?
A. Origin of Death B. Facts of the case C. Cause of Death D. Autopsy

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61. When the bullet first starts forward without turning, that before the bullet can begin to turn, it moves forward a small distance and this makes the front of
the groove in the bullet wider than the rear part. This more pronounced in revolver.
A. Rifling B. Skid C. Slippage D. Fouling
62. Consist of brass or guiding metal cup that contains primer composition pellet of sensitive explosive, a paper disc and a brass anvil. This ignites when the
firing pin struck it.
A. Cartridge case B. Primer C. Bullet D. Gunpowder
63. The following is primary used of photography in police work, EXCEPT:
A. Method of discovering, recording and preserving evidence C. Means of identification
B. For training and public relations medium for police programs D. Means of determining cause of death
64. In fingerprint, no two person having fingernails exactly the same:
A. Pattern B. Color C. Texture D. Ridges
65. In question document examination, we mean those things whose origins are known and can be and which can be legally used as examples to compare
with the other matters in question.
A. Specimen B. Exemplar C. Standard D. Sample
66. The ruled or imaginary line upon which the writing rest;
A. Alignment B. Baseline C. Ascender D. Rhythm
67. The simplest form of forgery is:
A. Spurious B. Traced C. Simulation D. Freehand
68. It is measure of the twisting of the lands and grooves. It refers to one complete turn equivalent to 360 degress.
A. Bore diameter B. Direction of twist C. Caliber D. Pitch of riflings
69. How many stands of a “tripod” of camera?
A. 3 B. 4 C. 5 D. 6
70. An alignment defect in which the character prints the right or left of its proper position is known as:
A. Vertical Misalignment B. Horizontal Misalignment C. Oblique Misalignment D. Alteration of the Platen
71. On the issue of signature, in order to attain a sound conclusions on question documents, at least how many exemplars must be collected?
A. Ten (10) B. Seven (7) C. Three (3) D. Four (4)
72. What is cause by lens dispersion, with different colors of light that travels at various speed while passing through the lens?
A. Chromatic aberration B. Coma C. None of these D. Curvature of field
73. During the entrance test in UP, an examinee tends to remove her pen from the answer sheet every time the watcher looks at her. This is referring to...
A. pen pressure B. pen stop C. pen lift D. pen emphasis
74. A totally burned body of the suspect during the fire in a densely populated area in Tondo Manila, what is the application of dental knowledge that are
imposed by police agencies in criminal justice system?
A. Forensic dentistry B. Medical odontology C. Forensic Odontology D. Legal dentistry
75. Which of the following central nervous system disorder in which brain activity becomes abnormal causing seizures?
A. Cataplexy B. Epilepsy C. Catatonia D. Hysteria
76. Handwritings exhibits identifying properties of elements which are used by an examiners in order to identify the author. This refers to ____________.
A. identifying characteristics B. personal characteristics C. individualism D. individual characteristics
77. What do you call on the ridge endings and bifurcations?
A. Ulnar loop B. Minutiae C. Island D. Accidental
78. A type of wound wherein the instrument used pierces a solid organ or tissue?
A. Deep B. Superficial C. Penetrating D. Thrust
79. What is an instrument for recording graphically the movement of the heart and the radial pulse?
A. Kymograph B. Cardiophymograph C. Pneumograph D. Sphygmomanometer
80. What type of LENS that refers whose focal length is substantially smaller than the focal length and also less that the diagonal of its negative
presentation?
A. Standard prime B. Macro C. Zoom D. Wide angle
81. In earlier civilizations, _________ and even maiming were used to mark the criminal for what he or she was.
A. Branding B. Tattooing C. Fingerprints D. Cutting of Hand
82. The result of lie detector’s test is not admissible in evidence in the court of law in the Philippines. However, the result can be vital to probers for it can
serve as:
A. Conformation proof B. Investigative leads C. Reference D. Documentary proof
83. It regulates the individual organ function and homeostasis; mostly not subject to voluntary control.
. Peripheral nervous system B. Autonomic nervous system C. Somatic nervous system D. Central nervous system
84. The “fight and flight response” is characterized by the following, except:
A. You perceive sensory stimulus. C. They activate sympathetic nervous system.
B. That produces state of relaxation D. Adrenal gland sends hormones
85. When two complementary strands of DNA are hybridized or bound together a ladder like structure is formed. Because of the three dimensional structure
of the chemical components in the backbone, a spiral configuration results. This natural state of DNA is called:
A. Double coil B. Double helix C. Double spiral D. Double strands
86. What prints are made by fingers stained with colored materials such as blood, ink, paint and dirt?
A. Latent print B. Occult print C. Plastic print D. Visible print
87. Resist and absorb fingerprint residue.
A. nonporous surfaces B. porous surface C. semiporous surfaces D. textured surfaces
88. Found all over the body but higher density on friction ridge surfaces (palms & soles).
A. Apocrine glands B. Eccrine glands C. Endocrine glands D. Sebaceous glands
89. This technique should be used as a last process. Development takes place after exposing the treated material with strong light such as ultraviolet light.
A. Iodine fuming B. Ninhydrin C. Physical developer D. Silver nitrate
90. A delta may be any of the following, except:
A. a meeting of two ridges
B. a point on the first recurving ridge located nearest to the center and in front of the divergence of the type lines
C. bifurcation opening towards the delta
D. dot or fragment as thick as the other ridges

91. It is a point on a ridge formation usually located at the center or heart of a fingerprint pattern;

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A. Triradial point B. Delta C. Core D. Furrows

92. Any stroke, which goes back over another writing stroke, is called:
A. Retouching B. Retracing C. Pen lift D. Shading
93. In forensic ballistic, the side by side examination is Juxtaposition, in question document examination is:
A. Intermarriage B. Confirmatory C. Collation D. Photomacrograph
94. This is the part of the fingerprint lies within the type lines in which appears the core, deltas and ridges.
A. Pattern Area B. Core C. Delta D. Focal Points
95. In the classification, “Tented Arch” is symbolized by what letter?
A. T B. A C. W D. X
96. In blood examination, this determines whether blood is a human or non – human origin, and if non human, the specific animal family from which it
originated.
A. Preliminary test B. Benzidine test C. Precipitin test D. Luminol test
97. With the used of type face becomes filled with lint, dirt, and ink, particularly in enclosed letters such as the o,o, p and g.
A. Clogged B. Transitory defect C. Typeface defects D. Rebound
98. This is subconsciously left by the offender at the crime scene when he or she commits crime.
A. Fingerprint B. Plastic prints C. Accidental prints D. Visible prints
99. A document which being question as to its origin and its production is called:
A. Forged document B. Holograph document C. Question document D. Altered
100. It is an accessory of camera used to eliminate camera movement.
A. Tripod B. Stand C. Shutter D. Film Holder
101. In a double loop or accidental the problem of where to stop tracing is sometimes presented. The rule is, when the tracing passes inside of the right
delta, stop at the nearest point to the right delta on the:
A. backward trend B. sideward trend C. downward trend D. upward trend
102. In blocking, the appropriate small letter should be placed for every pattern except the ulnar loop and the:
A. double loop B. plain whorl C. radial loop D. tented arch
103. A single friction ridge beginning, traveling a short distance, and then ending.
A. Bridge B. Island C. Short Ridge D. Spur
104. Signature tracing is considered as the poorest form of forgery because of the fact that:
A. it is done in a very simple manner C. it uses materials that are easily detected
B. it contains the basic elements of writing D. it is accomplished in a manner foreign to the writing process
105. Traced forgery is resorted to by a forger who:
A. has basic knowledge of the original appearance of the signature sought to be forged C. lacks the skill required in a free-hand imitation
B. has the right skill to adopt the handwriting habits of the author whose signature is sought to be forged D. all of the above
106. Panchromatic materials shall be:
A. Carried out in trays and tanks C. Handled under a safelight
B. Handled in total darkness D. Handled in either dark or under safelight
107. The original document is placed over the false one in the same manner as with carbon process. Instead of carbon however, the tracing is done with
considerable pressure so that the indentation on the original document will transmit to the false one under it and is later traced using a pen or pencil.
A. Indentation process B. Transmitted light process C. Carbon outline method D. Carbon process
108. In fingerprint comparison, the ridge characteristics of the questioned print will be compared with ridge characteristics of the standard print. A point of
similarities must be properly established to obliterate some doubts. In the Philippines, the points of identity is at least HOW many?
A. 12 B. 16 C. 17 D. 15
109. First repeating firearm invented in 18th century.
A. Machine gun B. Musket C. Pistol D. Revolver
110. The art of producing an accurate reproduction of a crime scene or an accident scene for the benefit of a court or to aid in the investigation. It is part of
the process of evidence collecting. It provides investigators with photos of bodies, places and items involved in the crime.
A. commercial photography B. photography C. forensic photography D. police photography

111. Under certain conditions, all types of serial number on metals can be restored through:
A. density gradient test B. acid etching C. metallurgy D. acid wash
112. The most important characteristics of human hair so that it can be differentiated from that of an animal hair. It consist of a cellular column that rest at
the center of the hair.
A. cortex B. bulb C. cuticle D. medulla
113. Which of the following is the proper way of collecting and preserving garments with blood stains as evidence:
A. allow it to air-dry out of direct sunlight and pack it with a paper container with a proper labeling
B. dry it directly under direct sunlight and place it in a plastic bag
C. immediately place it in a plastic bag and seal it
D. cut the wet portion and place it in a bag
114. It served as the barriers of the rays of light that will enter and affect the film inside the camera. It usually placed at the path of the light passing thru the lens.
A. film holder B. lens C. light tight box D. shutter
115. Functions much like the iris of the eye—it controls the effective diameter of the lens opening.
A. Diaphragm B. Focusing C. Shutter D. Lens
116. The chemical change when silver halide is exposed to light.
A. Black silver B. Red silver C. Metallic silver D. Silver chloride
117. Has slow speed and is suited for contact printing.
A. Bromide paper B. Chloro-bromide paper C. Chloride paper D. Silver chloride paper
118. It is a constriction in the end of the barrel and is used to tailor the pattern for different purposes.
A. Caliber B. Choke C. Gauge D. Pattern
119. What is the amount of DNA needed for PCR based DNA analysis?
A. 15 Ng B. 5 Ng C. Ng D. 2 Ng
120. This is the composition of blackpowder:
A. charcoal=15%, sulfur=10% and sodium nitrate=75% C. charcoal=75%, sulfur=10% and sodium nitrate=15%
B. charcoal=10%, sulfur=15% and sodium nitrate=75% D. charcoal=15%, sulfur=75% and sodium nitrate=10%

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121. The lens opening, also known as the relative aperture is the indicator for the light transmitting capability of the lens. Which of the lens opening will
admit more light to pass through its medium.
A. f – 5.6 B. f – 4 C. f – 16 D. 2.8
122. The impression found in the upper portion of the fingerprint card that shows the 10 fingers simultaneously recorded where the right hand appears at the upper
block and the left is at the lower blocked is knows as what?
A. Plain Impression B. Chance Impression C. Block Impression D. Rolled Impression
123. In polygraph testing, how many questions are ideal?
A. 5 B. 12 C. 8 D. 24
124. In polygraph, what is the downward movement of cardio pen caused by the rest cycle of the heart?
A. diastolic B. systolic C. dichrotic D. cyclic
125. In fingerprint pattern, the symbol of tented arch is…
A. U B. TA C. A D. T
126. A camera lens that is capable of taking photograph for extreme close-up without the need of close-up attachment is called...
A. Zoom lens B. Telephoto lens C. Wide angle lens D. Micro lens
127. There are instances where dead body may not undergo flaccidity and therefore immediately become stiff. If the caused of stiffening was due to
freezing, this is…
A. cold suffering B. heat stiffening C. cold stiffening D. frozen situation
128. Ultra-violet photography has many uses in the investigation of a crime. What type of film can be used for this
A. Infra-red film B. Monochromatic film C. Ortho-chromatic film D. Colored Film
129. What is the most popular and traditional mode of removing powder residue in the hand?
A. swabbing cotton moistened with 5% nitric acid C. washing hand with vinegar
B. washing both hands with sodium rhodizonate D. washing hand with sodium bicarbonate
130. A serial rape suspect was apprehended shortly after he had just raped his latest victim, was taken to police custody and subjected to DNA testing and experts
were able to positively identify and linked him to each of the previous rape incidents. The preceding illustration would give us the conclusion that…
A. To prove that a crime has been committed, an investigator has to establish the elements of the crime with the use of DNA technology
B. To prove that a crime has been committed, an investigator has to link a suspect with the victim or with the scene of the crime with the use of DNA technology
C. To prove that a crime has been committed, an investigator has to establish the identity of persons associated with a crime with the use of DNA technology
D. To establish the identity of person/s associated with the commission of crime, an investigator has to avail the use of DNA technology and in the process
bolster the assumption that the suspect was indeed the serial rapist
131. What is metallic object that is attached to the free end of the cylindrical tip of trhe cartridge case propelled by the expansive force of the propellant
and is responsible in damaging the target.
A. Bullet B. missile or projectile C. all of these D. slug
132. Is the technical definitions of firearms includes some air gun that may cause danger to human life?
A. yes B. sometimes C. it depends D. no
133. The depressed portion in the fingerprint that produces white line in the fingerprint card is called…
A. grooves B. furrows C. ridges D. delta
134. In a “pot sessions” or drug case, the questions, “Do you smoke? Is what kind of question?
A. control B. both relevant & irrelevant C. irrelevant D. relevant

135. What is the value of hypnotism in criminal investigation?

A. hypnotism can very well guide investigator on case C. Admissible in court
B. desired information can be abundantly gathered D. subject totally under control by hypnotist

136. What scientific process describes the behavior of a substance when it reacts or combines with another substance?
A. physical B. compound C. chemical D. mass
137. Is a barrel of any firearms considered as a complete firearms?
A. No B. Never C. It depends D. Yes
138. Henry System is a….
A. fingerprint pattern system B. fingerprint classification system C. fingerprint identification system D. all of them

139. Known chemicals used in the development of latent prints.

A. potassium B. chlorine C. iodine D. all of them
140. A document which is being questioned as to its origin and its production is called…
A. document B. questioned document C. forged documents D. holograph
141. Characteristics is a characteristics which is highly personal.
A. class B. specific C. individual D. special
142. The results of Lie Detector’s test is not admissible in evidence in the court of law in the Philippines. However the result can be vital to probers for it can
serve as…
A. documentary proofs B. Investigative leads C. reference D. conformation proof

143. A suspect in a serious assault case was positively identified by the victim as the perpetrator. It was established during the testimony of the victim that
he was wounded and bloodied during the attack and was forced to kiss the suspect’s feet while begging for mercy. When the suspect was identified
and arrested, traces of human blood were found on his shoes and examinations on the blood stains were later identified as that of the victim’s. The
preceding illustration would give us the conclusion that-
A. The laboratory examination would reveal whether the blood is of human or animal origin
B. The result of the blood examination would tend to corroborate the victim’s testimony that will support the filing of appropriate charges against the suspect
C. The result of the blood examination would be used to serve as strong evidence against the suspect’s guilt thereby the grant of bail would
consequently be denied
D. The result of the blood examination is strong enough as to establish the guilt of the accused.
144. In cases involving shooting incidents where a paraffin casting is required, the person suspected to have fired a gun should be subjected to paraffin
test within ______ hours:
A. seventy-two B. twenty-four C. forty-eight D. ninety-six
145. This is a single ridge that split into two ridges.
A. bifurcation B. typelines C. fragmentary ridge D. dot
146. How many hours a person may not allowed to smoke prior to his or her polygraph examination?

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A. 10 B. 12 C. 8 D. 2
147. In lie detection, the interrogator chart probes on the subject every after the taking of each chart. At what phase or stage post interrogation conducted?
A. Done immediately before conducting the pre-test interview
B. Done only on subjects who refuse to cooperate during examination
C. Done every after taking each chart
D. when fully convinced of the subject’s guilt based on the charts taken

148. What is the color of the gunpowder nitrates with the diphenylamine reagents?
A. brown B. yellowish C. deep blue D. orange
149. ______ are tiny portions or hill-like structures found on the epidermis of friction skin containing sweat, with pores appearing as black lines in
fingerprint impression.
A. imaginary lines B. ridges C. furrows D. black lines
150. If you want to take picture at night what kind of film do you use?
A. Orthochromatic Film B. Colored Film C. Fast Speed Film D. Ultra-violet film
151. Which of the following substances is a potential biological agents?
A. Small Pox B. Plague C. all of these D. Anthrax
152. If the distance of firing is from 12-36 inches, the following would be present:
A. singeing, smudging, tattooing and nitrates C. tattooing & nitrates
B. smudging, tattooing, and nitrates D. Gun powder residue
153. What describe radial fracture of a glass below?
A. Secondary fracture B. Tertiary fracture b. Primary fracture d. Concentric fracture
154. This is the known oldest ink ever, for as long the handwriting is concern.
B. Nigrosine Ink B. Gallotannic Ink C. Ball point ink D. Carbon Ink
155. Which of the following photographic rays will correspond to the wavelength of 400-700 millimicrons.
A. Infrared rays B. Ultra-violet rays C. X-rays D. Visible light
156. The color closely related to magenta is…
A. yellow B. green C. yellow D. red
157. Poroscopy is…
A. science of microscopic hair analysis C. science of identification thru footprints
B. science of identification thru sweat D. science of identification of sole prints.
158. When the paternity of the child is denied by the suspicious father, the courts are frequently assisted by this in determining the issue…
A. a lie detector test B. blood grouping test C. the use of truth serum D. fingerprint analysis
159. Which of the following houses the internal parts of the gun?
A. Frame B. Yoke C. Cylinder D. Chamber
160. An examination of documents employing invisible radiation beyond the red portion of the visible spectrum, which is usually recorded on specially
sensitized photo paper.
A. cartography B. infrared photography C. ultraviolet photography D. crime scene photo

161. The fraudulent signature which was executed by actually following the outline of a genuine signature in a writing instrument.
A. traced forgery B. spurious writing C. speed writing D. natural writing
162. The development of breast in female started at…
163. The general rule in taking photograph is that the photographer must ensure that his camera must be…
A. held tilted B. equipped with tripod C. held at eye level D. none of these
164. The suspect in a burglary or house robbery is apprehended shortly after the commission of crime and subjected to a seizure of his clothing. A
laboratory examination of the suspect’s clothing could reveal hairs identical to those of the victim, or pets in the home or even carpet fibers originating
from the scene of the crime and such physical evidence are deemed material in the prosecution of his guilt in a criminal proceeding.
The preceding illustration would give us the conclusion that -
A. To prove that a crime has been committed, an investigator has to establish the elements of the crime
B. To prove that a crime has been committed and a certain suspect has something to do with it, an investigator would have to link such suspect with
the victim or with the scene of the crime
C. To prove that a crime has been committed, an investigator has to establish the identity of persons associated with a crime
D. To prove that a crime has been committed, an investigator has to gather circumstantial evidence to establish the guilt of the suspect.

165. Cyan which is one of the secondary color of the light is the combination of…
A. yellow and blue B. green and red C. blue and red D. blue and green
166. The best method of developing latent prints on paper is by the use of…
A. copper B. ultra-violet rays C. silver nitrate D. iodine fumes
167. Like firearms identification, the number one concern of questioned document examiners is to look for individual
A. characteristics B. strokes C. category D. writing habits
168. Is that element of handwriting movement which is marked by regular periodic recurrences. It may be classed as smooth, intermittent, or jerky in its quality.
A. retracing B. rhythm C. movement D. line quality
169. The investigation and identification of firearms by means of the ammunition fired through them and used in the court of law is what kind of ballistics?
A. Interior B. Exterior C. Terminal D. Forensic
170. Can a strong acid burn completely and never to recur fingerprints?
A. None of these B. No C. Always D. It depends
171. The helical groove pattern that is machined into internal surface of a gun’s barrel, designed to give a spin to the projectile for accuracy and carrying
power is ___________.
A. riffling B. erosion C. gauge D. lands and grooves
172.

173. This test can determine whether a person has fired a gun or not:
A. precipitin test B. diphenylamine test C. agglutinin test D. benzedrine test
174. This is the best reagent to use in the identification of barbiturates:
A. Phenolphthalein B. Benzedrine C. Wagenaar D. Precipitin
175. The following are the components of marijuana, EXCEPT:
A. tetrahydrocannabinol B. cannabinol C. cannabidiol D. cannabis
176. What is a piece of written material that provides information that serves as on official record?

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A. Certificate B. Document C. Report D. Warrant

177. What kind of FORGERY wherein copying or animation of a genuine signature or writing as to resemble the model?
A. Simulated B. Natural C. Traced D. Simple
178. Which refers to the metal cup containing a highly sensitive priming mixture of chemical compound which when hit by the firing pin will ignite?
A. Primer B. Hammer C. Cartridge D. Case
179. Blood usually clots in ________ minutes:
A. 20 B. 15 C. 10 D. 5
180. It is the confirmatory test for blood:
A. phenolphthalein B. benzidine C. takayama D. precipitin

181. When broken glass is found at a crime scene it is gathered and checked for several things. Among the several things, what is NOT common?
A. Fracture pattern analysis B. Composition or type of glass analysis C. Drug test D. Blood or any DNA source analysis

182. Proper collection of glass as evidence are as follows, one of them is NOT?
A. Use plastic bag as containers to prevent breakage
B. Preserve garment (shoe, pants, shirt) with glass on it
C. All broken glass must be recovered and submitted for analysis when direction of impact is desired.
D. Whenever possible, the exterior and interior surfaces of the glass must be indicated. The presence of dirt, paint, grease or putty may indicate the
exterior surface of the glass.
183. Are those marks impressed by an instrument or a tool on a surface?
A. Tool marks B. Obliteration marks C. Dental marks D. All of the choices
184. In the distribution of percentage, what type of pattern makes up about 35%?
A. Arches B. Ridges C. Whorls D. Plain arch
185. Whenever there is a fail of cartridge to explode or when there is a delay of explosion, what has happened?
A. Hang fire B. Velocity C. Recoil D. Intensity
186. The investigation and identification of firearms by means of the ammunition fired through them and used in the courts of law is what kind of ballistics?
A. Exterior B. Forensic C. Internal D. Terminal
187. This is an example of a smooth-bore firearm.
A. rifle B. pistol C. revolver D. none of the above
188. A design where the breech mechanism is cycled by an external lever generally below the receiver.
A. lever action type B. repeating arms C. single shot firearms D. slide action type
189. Also pump action.
A. lever action type B. single shot firearms C. repeating arms D. slide action type
190. A rare, though not unheard of, alteration of a document can be achieved by skillful cutting away of some portions and then inserting new material to fill
the gap.
A. Addition B. Cutting C. Interlineations D. Substitution
191. Hand firearm usually applied to single shot and automatic loading.
A. pistol B. revolver C. shotgun D. sub-machine gun
192. An internal mandrel with rifling configuration which forms rifling in the barrel by means of external hammering. Also known as HAMMER FORGING.
A. broach, gang B. button C. scrape D. swage
193. Following are the principles of identification of shells, except:
A. The firearm leaves its “fingerprints” or “thumbmark” on every cartridge case which it fires.
B. The breechface and striker of every single firearm leave microscopical and individualities of their own.
C. No two barrels are microscopically identical as the surfaces of their bores all possess individual and characteristics markings of their own.
D. The imprint on all cartridge cases fired from the same weapon are always the same, those on cartridge cases fired from different weapons must
always be different.
194. If a bullet were to be initialed, which location is NOT suitable location for marking?
A. anterior portion B. base C. ogive D. peripheral portion
195. Most commonly these marks are found on bullets fired from a revolver due to a poor alignment of the cylinder with the bore.
A. chamber marks B. groove marks C. ejector marks D. shaving marks
196. One of the following statements regarding principles of identification of bullets is not true.
A. The engravings on bullets fired from the same barrel will be different.
B. Every barrel leaves its thumb mark on every bullet which is fired through it, just as every breechface leaves its thumb mark on the base of every
fired cartridge case.
C. No two barrels are microscopically identical as the surfaces of their bores all possess individual and characteristic markings of their own.
D. When a bullet is fired from a rifled barrel, it becomes engraved by the riflings and this engraving will vary in its minute details with every individual bore.
197. Raised or elevated portions of the bullet caused by the depressed or furrow portion of gun barrel.
A. groove marks B. skidmarks C. landmarks D. slippage marks
198. The marks left on a bullet by a gun barrel are different from those left by any other gun barrel. This fact is most useful in directly identifying the:
A. bullet which caused a fatal wound C. gun from which a bullet was fired
B. direction from which a shot was fired D. person who fired a particular gun
199. Which of the following is not particularly useful in determining whether a fired bullet could have been fired by a particular gun?
A. direction of twist C. rate of twist
B. number of lands and grooves D. the widths of either the lands or the grooves
200. One of the following is not part of the duty of a questioned document examiner.
A. Conduct research in new methodologies and techniques in the examination of questioned documents
B. To deduce the character of the writer
C. Prepare photographic exhibits and other visual aids for court presentations and other training purposes
D. Prepare reports, correspondence and other required paperwork

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