forensic Flashcards

1
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  1. One of the cardinal rule in taking of fingerprints of the subject is that fingers must be:
    a. Healthy
    b. Moisten
    c. Dry
    d. Oily
A

Dry

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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 on the block and classify

A

Classify only the inner thumb

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All, except one, are symbols use for blocking.
A. Slant to the right
B. W for plain whorls
C. Slant to the left
D. Dash (-) for arches

A

D. Dash (-) for arches

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  1. What is the Fingers represent the numerator in the primary Division?
    a. Even Number of fingers
    b. Left Fingers
    c. Right Fingers
    d. Odd number of Fingers
A

a. Even Number of fingers

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5
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  1. In primary division, what should be the numerical value of a whorl pattern appearing at finger number 3?
    A. 16
    B.4
    C. 8
    D. 1
A

C.8

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  1. In taking prints of the subject what fingers are rolled away from the body of the subjects.
    A. Both thumbs
    B. All fingers including thumbs
    C. All eight fingers
    D. All fingers except the thumbs
A

D. All fingers except the thumbs

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  1. What patterns are included in the small letter classification under the Secondary Classification
    A. Radial loop, Plain arch and Tented Arch
    B. Radial loop, Plain Arch and Ulnar loop
    C. Radial loop, Ulnar loop and Arch
    D. Radial Loop, Arch, and Tented Arch
A

A. Radial loop, Plain arch and Tented Arch

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  1. What pattern is considered when a loop is NOT available for key classification?
    a. Tented arch
    b. Whorl
    c. Ridges
    d. Delta
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  1. In ridge counting a loop on the middle finger what is the classification of 12 ridge count.
    A. Inner Loop
    B. Medium
    C. Outer Loop
    D. Small
A

C. Outer Loop

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10
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  1. He discovered the three families of fingerprint patterns.
    a. Govard Bidloo
    b. Dr. Marcelo Malpighi
    c. J.C.A. Mayer
    d. Francis Galton
A

d. Francis Galton

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11
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  1. It refers to a bone condition wherein the finger joints cannot be bent.
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12
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a. Ankylosis
b. Chiroscopy
c. Calcar
d. Webb Finger

A

a. Ankylosis

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  1. The diagonal sign / means on the left hand ________.
    *
    A. Right Hand Ulnar
    B. Left Hand Ulnar
    C. Left Hand Radial
    D. None
A

B. Left Hand Ulnar

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14
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  1. It appears as tiny black line with white dots (Pores) in an inked finger impression?
    A. Sweat Pores
    B. Ridges
    C. Furrows
    D. Sweat Duct
A

B. Ridges

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15
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  1. It refers to the insertion on a fingerprint card the results of the interpretation of all ten patterns. Represented by letters, symbols or numbers on the card required for each of the rolled prints.
    a. Blocking Out
    b. Ridge counting
    c. Ridge tracing
    d. None of these
A

a. Blocking Out

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16
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  1. In deriving primary division, what shall be the numerical value assigned to a pair of whorl patterns appearing 2 blocks after finger number 3.
    a. 8
    b. 4
    c. 2
    d. 1
A

b. 4

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17
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  1. Up to what deep a cut or injury will constitute a permanent scar in a normal friction skin?
    A. less than 1cm
    B. more than 1cm
    C. less than 1 mm
    D. more than 1mm
A

D. more than 1mm

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18
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  1. How many standard fingerprint patterns are there?
    A. Three
    B. Eight
    C. Two
    D. Nine
A

B. Eight

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19
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  1. What kind of FINGERPRINT is found in soft and sticky objects such as wax that be presented in court?
    a. Visible
    b. Abstract
    c. Semi-visible
    d. Invisible
A

c. Semi-visible

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20
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  1. Which of the following personal Identification is not easy to change?
    a. Hair
    b. Dress
    c. Speech
    d. personal pharapernalia
A

c. Speech

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21
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  1. The science of fingerprint study, which deals with the interpretation of one’s personality?
    A. Dactyloscopy
    B. Dactylography
    C. Dactylomancy
    D. Dermatoglyphics
A

C. Dactylomancy

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22
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  1. Investigators can preserve a person’s fingerprints up to how many YEARS from the date the samples were taken from the crime scene which can be presented in court?
    A. Three (3)
    B. Fifteen (15)
    C. Twelve (12)
    D. Ten (10)
A

B. Fifteen (15)

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23
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  1. Which of the following is a type of secondary classification?
    *
    A. by slant line to the left
    b. all of these

c. by slant line to the right
d. by small letters

A

d. by small letters

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24
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  1. Considered as the established method for perceiving detail in two prints and making decisions.
    A. ACE-V Method
    B. Fingerprint Analysis
    C. DNA Fingerprinting
    D. Ninhydrin Methot
A

A. ACE-V Method

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25
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  1. In order to take advantage of the natural movement of the forearm, the hand should be rotated from the more difficult position to the easiest position.
    a. True
    b. False
    c. Partially True
    d. Partially False
A

a. True

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26
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  1. The person who used fingerprints in replacement for signature to avoid impersonation among Indian native.
    A. William Herschel
    B. Francis Galton
    C. Henry Faulds

D. Sir Edward Henry

A

A. William Herschel

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27
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  1. A New Mexico Geologist who adopted the first individual use of fingerprints in August 8, 1882, by using his own thumb mark as a protection to prevent tampering with the pay order he issued.
    A. John Kenneth Ferrier

B. Philipps
C. Gilbert Thompson
D. Francisca Rojas

A

C. Gilbert Thompson

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28
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  1. The Filipino who top the first comprehensive examination in fingerprint which was initiated by New York Police Department and FBI.
    A. Generoso Reyes
    B. Patricio Agustin
    C. Isabela Bernales
    D. Marcelo Bonifaci
A

B. Patricio Agustin

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  1. A parts of the friction skin which if damage will constitute a permanent scar.
    A. Epidermis
    B. Dermis

C. Dermal Papillae
D. Malpighian layer

A

B. Dermis

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30
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  1. The symbol given to a loop with 11 ridge counts appearing on the index finger for the purpose of obtaining sub-secondary classification is-
    A. I
    B. S
    C. M
    D. O
A

D. O

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30
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  1. What symbol is used when blocking a radial loop taken from the right little finger?
    A. Backslash()
    B. “R”
    C. Slash(/)
    D. None of these
A

C. Slash(/)

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31
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FORENSIC PHOTOGRAPHY

A

GOODLUCK

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32
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  1. Who among the following invented the hologram in 1948 which is the creation of unique photographic image without the use of lens?
    a. Nicephore Niepce
    b. Theodore Jude
    c. Alfred Steichen
    d. Dennis Gabor
A

d. Dennis Gabor

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33
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  1. What is the first setting a photographer considers when photographing anything at the crime scene in order because it controls the focus?
    a. Shutter
    b. Cable release
    c. View finder
    d. Aperture
A

d. Aperture

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34
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  1. What type of lens can be used to take very close up image of small evidence such as tool marks or trace evidence?
    a. Normal
    b. Micro
    c. Focusing
    d. Macro
A

d. Macro

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35
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  1. What part of a camera with central aperture is adjustable for its size in the amount of light to enter the lens or optical system?
    a. Diaphragm
    b. Shutter speed dial
    c. Shutter
    d. Shutter release
A

a. Diaphragm

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36
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  1. It is a picture of small object taken through a microscope and generally has a magnification of more than 50 times.
    a. Photomicrography
    b. Photomacrography
    c. Infra- Red Photography
    d. Ultra-violet Photography
A

a. Photomicrography

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37
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  1. Pedro was taking a snapshot and expecting it to be sharp but an alteration happened to the expected image because it can be seen in two viewpoints. What is that phenomenon?
    A. out of focus
    B. coincidence
    C. parallax
    D.split image
A

C. parallax

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38
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  1. Is the gradual fading of image towards the side through a skillful adjustment of dodging board?
A

b. vignetting

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39
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  1. Which of the following film is considered to be the fastest in terms of their exposure:
    A. ASA 100
    B. ASA 50
    C. ASA 200
    D. ASA 400
A

ASA 400

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40
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  1. What photo paper according to contrast is best use in over exposed film?
    a. # 1
    b. # 3

c. # 2
d. # 4

A

a. # 1

41
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  1. What KIND of light is already existing in an indoor or outdoor setting that is NOT caused by any illumination supplied by the photographer?
    a. Split
    b. Steady
    c. Ambient
    d. Short
A

c. Ambient

42
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  1. The combination of Blue and Green color of light which produced what secondary color of light?
    A. Magenta
    B. Yellow
    C. Cyan
    D. Orange
A

C. Cyan

43
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  1. The changes in direction of light are conclusive whenever light process from one medium to another.
    A. Reflection
    B. Diffraction
    C. Transparent
    D. Refraction
A

D. Refraction

44
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13 It is the process of eliminating unwanted portion of the negative during the enlarging process.
A. Cropping
B. Dodging
C. Vignetting
D. Dye Toning

A

B. Dodging

45
Q
  1. Laser light is also referred to as ______?
    A. ultraviolet

B. coherent
C. visible
D. Heat

A

B. coherent

45
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  1. The following are the essential parts of the camera EXCEPT:
    A. Light Tight Box
    B. Lens
    C. Tripod

D. Shutter

A

C. Tripod

46
Q
  1. It is used in chemical analysis and in curing and hardening of different items for industrial purposes.
    A. long wave UV
    B. medium wave UV

C. short wave UV
D. ultraviolet rays

A

B. medium wave UV

47
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  1. What photo paper is ideal to be used in a normal exposed film?
    A. # 1
    B. # 3
    C. # 2
    D. # 4
A

C. # 2

48
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  1. What is the correct sequence of sensitivity of the three emulsion layers of color film?
    a. red- green- blue

b. blue- green- red
c. green- red- blue
d. blue- red- green

A

b. blue- green- red

49
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  1. These things occur when light falls in any material, EXCEPT
    a. light is transmitted
    b. light is absorbed
    c. light is reflected
    d. light is produced
A

d. light is produced

50
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  1. . A medium that divert or absorb light, but does not allow lights to pass though, they absorb most of the light while reflecting some of it is called
    A. Opaque object
    B. Convection
    C. Visible light
    D. Prisms
A

A. Opaque object

51
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  1. Another term for Ultra-violet light.
    a. White light
    b. Red light

c. Black light
d. Roentgen

A

c. Black light

52
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  1. It is otherwise known as Instant Photos or One Step Photography.
    a. Polaroid
    b. Camera Obscura
    c. SLR

d. Digital Camera

A

a. Polaroid

53
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  1. The bigger the lens opening,
    A. the more light to enter
    B. the less light to enter
    C. the amount of light depends on the lens speed

D. the faster the photographer

A

A. the more light to enter

54
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  1. The first practical photographic process.
    a. Calotype

b. Daguerreotype
c. Collodion
d. Dry Plate Process

A

b. Daguerreotype

55
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  1. When one uses a Photographic filter in taking a photograph, he is actually __________light rays or color from the light to reach the film.
    A. adding

B. multiplying
C. subtracting
D. Dividing

A

C. subtracting

56
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  1. It is the main fixing agent that dissolves unexposed silver halides.
    A. Acetic Acid
    B. Sodium Sulfate
    C. Potassium Bromide

D. Sodium Thiosulfate

A

D. Sodium Thiosulfate

57
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  1. It is considered as the presence of all lights.
    A. Black Light
    B. White Light

C. Blue Light
D. Light Bulb

A

B. White Light

58
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  1. In taking photograph of evidence, what must be done?
    A. Take photograph with measurements

B. Take photograph without measurements
C. Take photography without measurements, then with measurements
D. Take photographs with measurements then without measurements

A

C. Take photography without measurements, then with measurements

59
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  1. What is the recommended size of photographic evidence?
    A. 5 x 7 inches
    B. Passport size
    C. 2 x 2 inches
    D. 4 x 8 inches
A

A. 5 x 7 inches

60
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  1. In taking photographs, what type of SHOT must an investigator produce the entire image of the crime scene to be used during the investigation
    a. Wide-angle
    b. Normal

c. Bright
d. Clear

A

a. Wide-angle

61
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  1. He introduced chemical methods in toxicology.
    *
    a. Paulus Zacchias
    b. Imhotep
    c. Orfila
    d. Severin Pineau
A

c. Orfila

62
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  1. The center core of a strand of the hair, which form the bulk of the fiber
    A. Cuticle
    B. Medulla
    C. Cortex
    D. Anagen
A

B. Medulla

63
Q
  1. A forensic chemist can be called in as an expert witness in a court of law by virtue of the following qualifications EXCEPT;
    A. Education
    B. Training
    C. Experience

D. Knowledge of human behavior

A

D. Knowledge of human behavior

64
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  1. He is credited in the creation of the first crime laboratory in US which is founded in Berkeley, California.
    A. Alexander Lacassagne
    B. Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
    C. Hans Gross
    D. August Vollmer
A

C. Hans Gross

65
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  1. What substance is capable of producing noxious effect or destroy life once introduce into the body, absorbed through the blood stream and acts chemically?
    A. Protein
    B. Poisons

C. Enzymes
D. none of these

A

B. Poisons

66
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  1. What part of the hair can DNA be found?
    a. Shaft
    b. Tip
    c. Root
    d. Cuticle
A

c. Root

67
Q
  1. A chemical substance used in the clandestine manufacturing processes
    a. Immediate precursors
    b. Essential chemicals
    c. Narcotics
    d. Dangerous substance
A

a. Immediate precursors

67
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  1. Gun powder residue maybe determined by?
A

b. Diphenylamine test

67
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  1. The medical dissection (INCISION) and examination of a body in order to determine the cause of death is?
    A. Autopsy
    B. Post-Mortem Examination
    C. Exhumation
    D. Saponification
A

A. Autopsy

68
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  1. Factors that determines the age of the fracture of the glass in which there is presence of a short extension lines at the end of the radial fracture.
    *
    0/1
    a. Fresh fracture

b. Old fracture
c. Future fracture
d. Concentric fracture

A

b. Old fracture

69
Q
  1. Also known as the Chemistry Law enacted on June 18, 1954
    *
    1/1
    a. RA 754

b.RA 745
c. RA 775
d.RA 547

A

a. RA 754

70
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  1. Methamphetamine is a secondary amine substance, therefore it will respond to
    *
    0/1
    A. Marquis test

B. Fast blue salt test
C. Simon’s test
D. Ruybals’s test

A

C. Simon’s test

71
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  1. Methamphetamine is a secondary amine substance, therefore it will respond to
    *
    0/1
    A. Marquis test

B. Fast blue salt test
C. Simon’s test
D. Ruybals’s test

A

C. Simon’s test

72
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  1. Precipitin test of the blood is conducted to:
    *
    1/1
    a. Determine if the stain really contains blood
    b. Determine if stain at the scene is blood
    c. Determine if the blood stain is of human origin or not

d. Determine what group the blood stain belongs

A

c. Determine if the blood stain is of human origin or not

73
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  1. A branch of science which treats of poison, their origin, physical and chemical properties, physiological action, treatment of their harmful effect, and methods of detection
A

c. Toxicology

74
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  1. This test is used to determine whether the stains contain blood or another substance.
    *
    0/1
    a. Preliminary test
    b. Confirmatory test
    c. Precipitin test

d. Blood grouping test

A

a. Preliminary test

74
Q
  1. It is the outer layer of the hair
    a. Cuticle

b. cortex
c. Medulla
d. None of the above

A

a. Cuticle

75
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  1. Blood is red in color due to the presence of?
    *
    1/1
    a. Bacteria
    b. Serum
    c. Hemoglobin

d. Platelets

A

c. Hemoglobin

76
Q
  1. Hair from the scalp grows ________ a month.
    *
    1/1
    a. 2.5 cm

b. 3.5 cm
c. 1.5 cm
d. 0.5 cm

A

a. 2.5 cm

77
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  1. Which of the following is not included in the proper way of collecting and preserving hair as evidence?
    *
    0/1
    a. Don’t mix it with known samples
    b. Don’t mix hair found in different places
    c. Secure the hair samples to a piece of paper with scotch tape
    d. It should be placed in a folded paper or in a white mailing envelop
A

c. Secure the hair samples to a piece of paper with scotch tape

78
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  1. These are mixtures of chemicals that burn very rapidly, but sub sonically meaning that they “deflagrate.” They consist typically of fuel and an oxidizer. The black powder used in fireworks is one example of this
    *
    0/1
    a. high explosives
    b. low explosives
    c. bomb
    d. urea nitrate
A

b. low explosives

78
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21.Poisonous fluid secreted by animals such as snakes and scorpions and typically injected into prey or aggressors by biting or stinging.
*
1/1
a. Tetanus
b. venom

c. toxin
d. poison

A

b. venom

79
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  1. What color of crystals is produced if the result in Barberio’s test is positive? (Dec. 2021 CLE)
    *
    0/1
    a. Blue

b. Purple
c. Yellow
d. Red

A

c. Yellow

80
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  1. The test used to determine the presence of semen particularly in stained clothing.
    *
    1/1
    a. Florence Test

b. Barberio’s Test
c. Microscopic Test
d. UV Test

A
81
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What test produces blue color if the result is positive? (Dec. 2021 CLE)
*
0/1
A. Barberio’s

b. Florence
c. Guaiacum
d. Precipitin

A

c. Guaiacum

82
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  1. Collecting gunpowder residues from discharged firearm was first introduced by:
    *
    0/1
    a. Teodoro Gonzales
    b. Dr. Gonzalo Iturrios
    c. Cesare Lombroso
    d. Calvin Goddard
A

b. Dr. Gonzalo Iturrios

83
Q
  1. There is prompt and marked disturbance of function or death within a short period of time. It is due either by taking a strong poison in excessive single dose or several doses at short interval.
    *
    0/1
    a. Acute poisoning
    b. Sub-acute poisoning
    c. Chronic poisoning
    d. Suicidal poisoning
A

Acute poisoning

83
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  1. This test produces purple color if positive, and used for opium and its derivatives.
    *
    1/1
    a. Zwikker’s Test
    b. Marquis Test

c. Van Urk Test
d. Duquenois- Levine Test

A

b. Marquis Test

84
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  1. This reagent turns blue-purple in the presence of LSD.
    *
    0/1
    a. Zwikker’s Test

b. Marquis Test
c. Van Urk Test
d. Duquenois- Levine Test

A

c. Van Urk Test

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  1. Highly irritant substance that causes local distraction of tissues and characterized by nausea, vomiting and great local Ú.
    a. Irritant poisons
    b. Tetanic poisons
    c. Corrosive poisons
    d. Antidote
A

c. Corrosive poisons

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