200 Questions Criminalistics

1. An instrument used primarily for examination of the bore diameter of a firearm.

a. helixometer c. caliper
b. micrometer d. gauge
2. An instrument used for test firing firearm.
a. shadowgraph c. bullet recovery box
b. bullet recovery tube d. b and c
3. An instrument used measuring bullet diameter, bore diameter, inside and outside diameter of cartridge case.
a. caliper c. shadowgraph
b. onoscope d. stereo microscope
4. Pioneered the making of Thompson Sub-machinegun.
a. Eliphalet W. Thompson c. Daniel B thompson
b. David T. Thompson d. John T. Thompson
5. Father of modern ballistics.
a.John C. Garand c. Horace T. Garand
b.Oliver S. Garand d. Col. Calvin H. Goddard
6. The pin fire cartridge was developed in 1836 by
a.John Marlin c. Elisa King Root
b.Henry Deringer d. Le Faucheux
7. Developed the first satisfactory smokeless powder in France in1885
A.Nerisash c. Maxim
b.Vieille d. Jesette
8. Inventor of Percussion system in 1807
a.Alexander John Forsyth c. Eliphalet Remington
b. Hiram Maxim d. Oliver Winchester
9. Inventor of a metallic primer containing its own anvil
a.Col. Edward M. Boxer c. Col. Samuel Colt
b.Col. Hiram Berdan d. Col. Calvin Goddard
10. Inventor of a metallic primer whose anvil is formed integrally from the case in the bottom of the primer pocket.
a.Col. Hiram Berdan c. Col. Samuel Colt
b.Col. Edward Boxer d. Col. Calvin Goddard
11. The firearms identification is acceptable in the Court of Justice.
a. true c. false
b. doubtful d. Unacceptable
12. The legal definition of firearm includes air rifles except those that are:
a. small in caliber c. small in caliber & of limited range
b. used as toys d. none of the above
13. Likewise, under the legal definition of a firearm, the barrel shall be considered
a. complete firearm c. incomplete firearm
b. part of a firearm d. not a firearm
14. The evidence bullet should be marked at the:
a. base or nose portion c. rifling mark
b. body d. skid mark
15. An interior constriction at or near the muzzle end of a shotgun barrel bore for the purpose of controlling shot
dispersion.
a. choke c. muzzle brake
b. bore d. compensator
16. What method of developing latent prints in paper is best to be used being easy to apply and less destructive to
the paper.
a. iodine fuming c. ninhydrin method
b. silver nitrate method d. dusting method (use in crime scene)
17. A Loop with ridge count of 16 in the right is interpreted as ____ , if the left thumb has 17 ridge count.
a. Small c. Medium
b. Large d. Exceptional
18. A ridge count of 17 in the left thumb is interpreted as ____ when the right thumb reach 17.
a. Small c. Large
b. Medium d. Exceptional
19. What do you call a loop in the left thumb having a ridge count of 17 or more.
a. Small c. Medium
b. Large d. Exceptional
20. What division in the fingerprint classification is derived by ridge counting a loop and tracing a whorl on the
thumb.
a. Key Division c. Final Division
 b. Major Division d. Secondary Division
21. What division in the classification is place at extreme right of the fingerprint card represented by a numerical
value.
a. Key c. final
b. major d. primary
22. In ridge counting a plain whorl or a central pocket loop whorl it should be treated as ___.
a. Loop[ c. Ulnar Loop
b. Radial Loop d. The least number of count
23. Final Division is derived by getting the ridge count of a loop or a whorl appearing on the;
a. Little Finger c. Thumb Finger
b. Index Finger d. Middle Finger
24. The key Division is derived by getting the ridge count of the
a. ulnar Loop c. Radial Loop
b. First Loop d. First Radial Loop
25. What Fingers are not included in looking for a loop in the key division.
a. Both Index c. Both little
b. Both thumb d. Both middle
26. In the case of a missing one digit in the fingerprint card of a subject, said missing finger will be interpreted as.
a. Amputated finger
b. Same as the corresponding digit of the other hand
c. Meeting whorl
D. Ridge count in the first plain whorl
27. If in case that there were no loop among patterns, how will the key be derived.
a. Ridge count the first plain whorl
b. Ridge count of the first whorl
c. No key division to derived
d. Write Dash
28. Is the scientific study of the tiny opening across the ridges.
a. Podoscopy c. Poroscopy
b. Chiroscopy d. Edgeoscopy
29. Up to what deep a cut or injury will constitute a permanent scar in a normal friction skin?
a. less than 1cm c. less than 1 mm
b. more than 1cm d. more than 1mm
30. Considered to be one of the most notorious criminal in U.S who attempt to destroy his friction skin with the use
of corrosive acid.
a. John Derenger c. John Dillenger
b. Robert James Pitts d. Robert Joworski
31. What lens has the focal length that is not more than twice the diagonal half of the negative?
A.Telephoto C.Zoom
B.Wide angle lens D.Normal
32. In taking photograph it is important to know the various views necessary for recording. What is that part of the
camera that provides means of determining better perspective?
A.Focusing C.View finder
B.Light meter D.Lens
33. The type of lens designed for surveillance work where the photographer must be far from the object being
photograph to avoid being detected is called
A.Wide angle lens C.Normal lens
B.Telephoto lens D.Shot focus lens
34. Camera has variety of classifications depending upon its application. What is the type of camera, which has the
ability to produce an instant photograph upon exposure?
A.Fixed focus camera C.Polaroid camera
B.Variable focus camera D.Miniature camera
35. What contraption or device is used to block the path of light passing through the lens exposing the sensitized
material?
A.Range finder C.Shutter
B.Exposure D.View finder
36. Which indicates the speed of the lens or the amount of light passing through the lens in proportion to its focal
length?
A.Flash meters C.Exposure
 B.F numbers D.Electronics Flash
37. What kind of diaphragm opening must one used to get the wider depth of field?
A.Smaller C.Longer
B.Wider D.Shorter
38. The means by which the object’s distance is estimated or calculated to form a sharp or clear image refers to
A.Focusing C.Viewing
B.Exposure D.Parallax error
39. How would the photographer adjust or set shutter speed of his camera if his objective is to freeze the action of
moving objects?
A.Medium C.Slow
B.Fast D.Normal

40. That part of the camera that works like pupil of the eye, it may be enlarged or contracted. This refers to
A.Diaphragm opening C.Lens opening
B.Lens aperture D.All of these
41. The controlling factor of the sharpness of the image in photography is called
A.Focal distance C.Focal length
B.Focusing D.Hyper focal distance
42. To get the maximum depth of field of the lens, we look for the:
A.Hyper focal distance C.Scale bed
B.Focal length D.Focal distance
43. The most difficult lens defect line is known as the:
A.Coma C.Distortion
B.Chromatic aberration D. Astigmatism
44. Specifically, the camera is needed in photography to:
A. Record the image
B. Exclude all unwanted lights
C. Makes the image visible
D. Makes the image permanent
45. Which of the following is not a factor in the computation for exposure?
A.ASA ratio of the film C.Lighting condition
B.Type of camera D.Type of subject
46. What is the normal cyclic rate of respiration of a normal built person in a polygraph testa. 60 –a. 65
b. 70 – 75 c. 6- 12 d. 13-15
47. Generally speaking, all persons subjected to lie detector examination are all ___ and this creates a set of
distortion.
a. Terrified c. convenient
b. nervous d. confident
48. It is the sum total of the dissimulation which the child acquires from his surrounding once he learned to go out
and socialized with his neighborhood.
a. Personality c. Heredity
b. Environment d. Education
49. The investigator should avoid asking witnesses long complicated questions because this will:
a. Give the witness a chance to formulate desired answer.
b. Enable him to ascertain the purpose of the interviewer.
c. Renders difficulty in obtaining the facts for conviction
d. Embraces him and cause him to answer he does not know
50. The best way to conduct a thorough interview is for the investigator to:
a. allow himself sufficient time for adjustment
b. permit the interviewee to give narrative statement
c. be guided by a pre-arranged checklist
d. Devote adequate time for an interviewee’s evaluation
51. 51.What usually set the tone or condition and creates the atmosphere during the interrogation?
a.interrogator’s behavior
b.the type of crime involved
c.questioning style of the interrogator
d.the subject’s personal history
52. It is the stage in the conduct of the polygraph test, which is designed to prepare or condition the subject for the
actual test or in-test?
a. Initial Interview c. Instrumentation
b. Pre-test Interview d. Post test Interview/Interrogation
53. It is conducted for the purpose of obtaining confession or an admission from the subject once deception is
observed.
a. initial interview c. Pre-test interview
b. Instrumentation d. post-test interrogation
54. It is that stage in the conduct of the polygraph test where the consent of the subject is taken usually held at 20-
30 minutes.
a. initial interview c. Pre-test interview
b. Instrumentation d. post-test interview or interrogation
55. Refers to the brief confrontation between the subject and the polygraph examiner done every after taking each
chart.
a. initial interview c. Pre-test interview
b. chart probing d. post-test interview or interrogation
56. Lie detector test should be conducted in:
a. a noisy place c. quiet private room
b. crowded place d. dark private room
57. .Subject under polygraph test should be fit which means that he/she should be:
a. under A-1 condition c. physically fit
b. mentally fit d. psychologically fit
58. The following persons cannot be subjected to polygraph examination:
a. psychotic c. feeble-minded
c. imbeciles d. all of these
59. What should be the attitude of a polygraph examiner in confronting subject in a polygraph test?
a. arrogant c. authoritative
b. cordial but firm d. antagonistic
60. Who determines the guilt of the subject in a polygraph test?
a. Examiner c. Judge
b. Prosecutor d. Investigator
61. The bend, crook, or curved on the inner side of upper loop?
A. Arc C. Whirl
B. Hitch D. Hook
62. The horizontal and looped strokes that are often used to complete like letters D and F?
A. Hook C. Loop
B. Buckle Knot D. Hitch
63. A writing in which the letters are for the most part joined together?
A. Cursive writing C. Hand lettering
B. Handwriting D. Natural writing

64. It is the periodic increase in pressure or intermittently forcing the pen against the paper surface with increase in
pressure?
A. Pen pressure C. Writing pressure
B. Speed D. Pen emphasis
65. It is the balance quality of movements of the harmonious recurrence of stress impulse?
A. Skill C. Shading
B. Retraced D. Rythm
66. It is any disconnection between letters in words due to lack of movement control.
A. Shading C. Speed
B. Pen-lifts D. Patching
67. The relative degree of ability of a writer’s proficiency?
A. Speed C. Skill
B. Rhythm D. Pen lifts
68. Refers to the shape or design of the individual letters?
A. Copy book form C. Staff
B. Letter form D. Diacritics
69. An element added to complete certain letters?
A. Staff C. Slant
 B. Connections D. Diacritics
70. The round outer side on the top of the bend, crooks, or curved on some letters like M and N?
A. Hook C. Hump
B. Hitch D. Foot
71. The base or bottom of a letter that lies on the line of writing?
A. Baseline C. Hump
B. Central part of the body D. Foot
72. The blotting out or smearing over of writing to make the original invisible or undecipherable?
A. Writing C. Obliteration
B. Disguised writing D. Insertion
73. A signature signed at a particular time and place, under particular conditions, while the writer was at particular
age, in a particular mental and physical condition, using particular implements, and with particular reason and
purpose for recording his name?
A. System of writing C. Formal signature
B. Evidential signature D. Natural writing
74. The small loop formed by strokes that extend in divergent directions as in letters like b and c?
A. Eye loop C. Foot
B. Baseline D. Hook
75. The average force with which the pen contracts the paper or the usual force involved in writing?
A. Pen pressure C. Pen emphasis
B. Rhythm D. Pen lifts
76. The line joining two successive letters in group?
A. Foot C. Trough
B. Connection D. Arch
77. A shaving marks on a bullet is due to:
a. Poor alignment of the cylinder to the bore of the barrel
b. Oversized barrel
c. Oily barrel
b. Delayed combustion
78. It is measure of the twisting of the rifling or the distance advance by it in 360
a. One complete turn c. 260
b. Direction of the twist d. Pitch of rifling
79. A firearm with a class characteristic of five lands and grooves right hand twist and equal lands ad grooves.
a. Colt c. Steyer
b. Browning d. Smith and Wesson
80. It refers to the characteristics of a firearm which are determinable even before the manufacture of the firearm?
a. Class Characteristics c. Individual Characteristics
b. Repetitive mark d. accidental mark
81. Is a type of mark found on the bullets fired to a revolver which is located more or less at the interior portion of
the bullet due to its forward movement to the chamber and before it initially rotates?
a. Stripping marks c. Slippage marks
b. Shaving marks d. Skid marks
82. Marks are generally found on the bullet through a loose-fit barrel and where the rifling is already badly worn out.
a. Shearing marks c. Stripping marks
b. Shaving marks d. Slippage marks
83. Is a condition in which two bullets or shells are examined and compared under the comparison microscope at the
same time, level and direction and magnification and same image?
a. Pseudo match c. Juxtaposition
b. false match d. Sodo match
84. Is the process of obtaining a magnified photograph of a small object done by attaching a camera to the ocular of
a compound microscope?
a. Photomacrography c. Photomicrography
b. Microphotography d. Macrophotography
85. A revolver to be tested and used in evidence should be picked up by:
a. Inserting a rod or a bar at the bore of the fire arm
b. Grasping the handle with a handkerchief
c. Grasping the barrel with a clean cloth
d. Inserting a wire or straw through the trigger guard
86. The term muzzle velocity refers most accurately to the:
a. Acceleration of the projectile in flight
b. Speed at which the bullet leaves the barrel
c. Average speed of the bullet in flight
 d. Rate of expansion of the grooves in the muzzle
87. Are small grooves, channels or ridges on the surface of the bullet due to the tool marks or other irregularities in
the interior surface of the bore?
a. Land marks c. Groove marks
b. Striation d. Accidental marks
88. Is an instrument used in determining the caliber of the bullet by getting a equivalent weight?
a. Caliper c. Micrometer
b. Torsion Balance d. Flat-form balance
89. Is a type of a powder used in modern cartridges being powerful?
a. Corrosive c. Non-corrosive
b. Black d. Smoke less
90. An instrument used to measure the velocity of the bullet?
a. Caliper c. Helixometer
b. Chronograph d. Micrometer
91. An optical instrument used or designed to make simultaneous comparison of two specimens?
a. Comparison microscope c. Chronograph
b. Micrometer d. Shadowgraph
92. The importance of individual marks left on a bullet by a gun barrel is that it is useful in directly identifying the:
a.bullet which caused the fatal wound
b.person who fired the particular firearm
c.gun from which a bullet was fired
d.possible direction of shot
93. When the “draws” of the revolver is completed, the index finger should?
a. touch the outside of the trigger guard
b. grasp the stock
c. be straighten along the barrel
d. be inside the trigger guard
94. What is the secret of good shooting form?
a. relaxed and natural position
b. keeping the thumb along the hammer
c. proper sighting of the target
d. firing slowly and carefully
95. A type of a bullet made in order to inflict greater damage used by India. (expanding bullet)
a. Dum-Dum c. inciendiary
b. armor piercing d.explosive
96. European made firearm are usually referred in millimeter in determining calibers, when you talk of 9mm you are
referring to?
a. .38 cal b. .357 cal c. 45 cal d. .30 cal
97. Firearms includes muskets, carbine shotgun etc. as mention in _______of the Revised Administrative Code.
a. sec. 788 b. sec. 787 c. sec. 878 d. sec. 877
98. In case that cartridge case are found at the scene of firing it only means that_____firearm was used.
a. single shot b. automatic c. bold action d. double action
99. Type of primer consisting of two flash hole or vent.
a. Berdan b. Boxer c. Battery d. none
100. A metallic or non-metallic cylindrical ball propel from a firearm.
a. bullet b. slug c. projectile d. all of these

101. Instrument used in obtaining test bullet:

a. caliper c. bullet recovery box
b. bullet comparison microscope d. water tank
102. The first conviction based of fingerprints last December 20, 1933 and the leading judicial decision in
Philippine Jurisprudence is People versus:
a. Sapiro c. Alonzo
b. Dela Cruz d. Medina
103. Who was the first Filipino Fingerprint Technician employed at the Philippine Constabulary?
a. Tomas Medina c. Ricardo David
b. Generoso Reyes d. Dominador Santos

104. What refers to an epidermal hairless skin found on the ventral or lower surface of the hands and feet
covered with minute ridges and furrows and without pigment or coloring matters?
a. Furrows c. Friction Skin
b. Ridge d. Dermal Papillae
105. What branch of science deals with the scientific study of the palm of the hand which can be a means of
identification?
a. Podoscopy c. Chiroscopy
b. Poroscopy d. Dactyloscopy
106. What type of loop is characterized in which the downward slope or slanting ridges run towards the direction
of the thumb?
a. Radial c. Central Pocket
b. Ulnar d. Double
107. What do you call the inner layer of the skin containing blood vessels, various glands and nerves where the
dermal papillae can be found?
a. Epidermis c. Corneum
b. Dermis d. Mucosum
108. It is an impression made or placed in the fingerprint card taken individually by rolling the ten fingers of
subject, 180 degrees from the tip to the second joint and from one side of the nail to the other, nail to nail?
a. Plain c. Rolled
b. Flat d. Complex
109. What is the kind of ridge formation that curves back in the direction from which it started?
a. Looping c. Eyelet
b. Converging d. Bifurcation
110. Who coined the word PHOTOGRAPHY?
a. Herschel c. Daguerre
b. Petzval d. Neipce
111. What is the first practical photographic process given to the world?
a. Polaroid c. Calbotype
b. Talbotype d. Daguerreotype
112. Who advocated the electromagnetic theory of light?
c. Aristotle
b. Einstein d. Huygens
113. Who invented the first truly practical dry plate negative process, using gelatin in place of collodion to bind
silver halides to glass plates?
a. Vogel c. Maddox
b. Dancer d. Huygens
114. What is the process of obtaining photographic magnification of minute objects by using a camera attached
to a compound microscope?
a. Microscopy c. Photomacrography
b. Macroscopy d. Photomicrography
115. It is the distance between the nearest object to a camera and the object between them.
A. Wavelength c. Focal length
b. Crest d. Depth of field
116. A system of identification best used in case of burned body called:
a. Photography c. Forensic odontology
b. Fingerprint d. Skeletal identification
117. He is known to be the Father of Personal Identification having devised the first scientific method of personal
identification. Also known as the father of Mug-shot Photography.
a. Alphonse Bertillion c. John F. W. Herschel
b. Cesare Lombroso d. John Dellinger
118. A system of classification used in the Philippines called:
a. Vucetich system c. Galton System
b. Henry system d. Henry-Galton w/ FBI modification
119. The Filipino who top the first comprehensive examination in fingerprint which was initiated by New York
Police Dept. and FBI.
a. Patricio Agustin c. Generoso Reyes
b. Marcelo Bonifacio d. Isabela Bernales
120. This refers to the actual path of the bullet during its flight from the gun muzzle to the target called:
a. Trajectory c. Boulevard
b. Way d. Avenue
121. The branch of ballistics which treats of the motion of the projectile while it is still inside the gun barrel?
a. Forensic ballistic c. Terminal ballistic
b. External ballistic d. Internal ballistic
122. It is a type of firearms that propel projectiles which is more than one inch in diameter.
a. Yoke c. Artillery
b. Small d. Hand Arm
123. Who started in 1855 the production of a single shot rifle that was adopted by Winchester?
a. Gatling c. Derringer
 b. Colt d. Browning
124. It is a part of firearm that initiates the path of the bullet.
a. Yoke c. Muzzle
b. Bolt d. Barrel
125. It is a short barrel handgun designed to fire a single projectile through a rifle-bore for every press of the
trigger.
a. Pistol c. Caliber 22
b. Musket d. Revolver
126. This caused by the absence of heat in the blood.
A.Algor Mortis C. Livor Mortis
B.Instanteneous Mortis D. Primary Flaccidity
127. The providers for the recording variation in the flow of or passage of an imperceptible amount of
electrical current through the hand;
A.Kymograph C. Galvanometer
B.Sphygmograph D. Onoscope
128. In connection to typewriting identification, this term is used to include letters, symbols or numerals?
A. Typeface C. Platen
B. Characters D. Alignment defects
129. In plain whorl, an imaginary line drawn between the deltas
A. Must touch or cross at least one of the intervening ridges within the inner pattern area
B. Must touch or cross at least one of the intervening ridges within the outer pattern area
C. Must not touch or cross any of the intervening ridges within the inner pattern area
D. Must not touch or cross any of the intervening ridges within the outer pattern area
130. A gigantic bow or catapult used by prehistoric men to throw missiles and large objects such as stones
against enemy forces.
A. Ballistics C. Ballien
B. Ballo D. Ballista
131. The two innermost ridges which run parallel surround or tend to surround the pattern area.
A. Divergence C. Ending ridge
B. Typelines D. Core
132. What is the purpose of the card or number test?
A. Symptomatic C. Simulation test
B. Control test D. Guilt complex test
133. What is known as the developed sensitized material?
A. Film C. Positive
B. Photography D. Negative
134. It is the settling of blood to the lowest part of the body, causing such part to become dull-red or purplish
in color, which becomes apparent after 4-6 hours from the time of death and becomes fully established after
12 hours.
A. Cadaveric Spasm C. Post Mortem Lividity
B. Instanteneous Mortis D. Primary Flaccidity
135. It refers to additional, unnecessary strokes not necessary to the legibility of letter forms or writings, but
incorporated in writing for ornamental or decorative purposes.
A. Hiatus C. Retracing
B. Embellishments D. Loops
136. Of the following, one is among the major section of the polygraph machine;
A. Kymograph C. Sphygmograph
B. Alarm D. Cardiosphygmograph
137. The science which deals with the motion of projectiles and the condition governing that motion or the
study of natural laws relating to the performance of gunpowder in the firearm.
A. Forensic ballistics C. Firearms identification
B. Ballistics D. Forensic
138. It is a type of fingerprint pattern belonging to whorl group. It consists of two separate loop formations
with two separate and distinct sets of shoulders and two deltas.
A. Radial Loop C. Double Loop
B. Ulnar Loop D. Central Pocket Loop
139. Its function is to record the skin resistance of the subject;
A. Cardiograph C. Pnuemograph
B. Galvanograph D. Cardiosphymograph
140. Immediately after death, there is complete relaxation and softening of all the muscles of the body. This
is known as ..
A. Algor Mortis C. Instanteneous Mortis
B. Cadaveric Spasm D. Primary Flaccidity
141. The first application of photography in law enforcement was confined to the problem of?
A. Evidence C. Personal Identification
B. Investigation D. Surveillance
142. Is a mental disease in which an individual loses his ability to write although he could still grasp the
writing instrument?
A. Agraphia C. Tremors
B. Transitory change D. Tremors of fraud
143. Its function is to record subject false wave amplitude, relative blood pressure changes and variation
there from;
A. Cardiograph C. Pnuemograph
B. Galvanograph D. Cardiosphymograph
144. A Wizard of modern firearms and pioneered the breech loading single shot rifle.
A. Elisha King Root C. John M. Browning
B. Eliphalet Remington D. John M. Seagul
145. It refers to the instantaneous rigidity of the muscles, which occurs at the moment of death due to
extreme nervous tension, exhaustion and injury to the nervous system or injury to the chest.
A. Algor Mortis C. Rigor Mortis
B. Cadaveric Spasm D. Primary Flaccidity
146. It is the ridge count of the first loop appearing from the right thumb of the left ring finger excluding little
fingers of both hands.
A. Final Classification C. Secondary classification
B. Primary Classification D. Key
147. What is the average speed of light?
A. 120 mi/s C. 186,000 mi/s
B. 16,000-25,000 mi/s D. 1,000,000 mi/s
148. Kymograph moves at a uniform rate of how many inches per minute?
A. Six to twelve C. Four to eight
B. Ten to twelve D. Two to six
149. What is a comprehensive study of a dead body performed by a trained physician using recognized
dissection procedures and techniques, primary to determine the true cause of death?
A. Autopsy C. Onoscopy
B. Cranioscopy D. Phrenology
150. Is the art of attempting the character or personality of an individual from his handwriting?
A. Interpretation C. Examination
B. Graphology D. Agraphia
151. Which of the following is not a factor in the computation for exposure?
A. ASA ratio of the film C. Lighting condition
B. Type of camera D. Type of subject
152. What part of the camera is responsible for determining the intensity of light coming from the object
being photograph?
A. Guide number C. Wattage
B. Light meter D. Luminescence
153. What camera accessory is designed to effectively augment the adverse lighting condition of the object
being photograph?
A. Light meter C. Extension tube
B. Flash units D. Cable release

154. A type of lens defect whereby light passing the sides of the lens is either bended inward or outward thus
producing deformed image refers to
A. Spherical aberration C. Distortion
B. Astigmatism D. Lateral aberration
155. The type of lens defects in which lens is unable to focus both horizontal and vertical axis on the same
place, thus producing either the sharp horizontal with blurred vertical lines or vice versa is called
A. Coma C. Astigmatism
B. Chromatic aberration D. Curvature of field
156. Why must the taking of photograph from unusual camera position be avoided?
A. It distorts focus C. It distorts perspective
B. It distorts magnification D. It distorts the texture
157. Kodalith film is also known as
A. Orthochromatic C. Infrared
B. Panchromatic D. Pan-X Plus
158. A film that is sensitive to ultraviolet light up to green colors only is called
A. Panchromatic C. Orthochromatic
B. Infrared film D. Blue sensitive film
159. The best source of light for outdoor photography refers to
A. Invisible C. Visible light
B. Sunlight D. Artificial light
160. That part of the film that is capable of retaining the latent image is called
A. Coating of animal gelatin C. Emulsion
B. Base D. Anti-halation backing
161. Hazy sunlight will cast object in open space:
A. Transparent shadow C. No shadow
B. Double shadow D. Deep and prominent shadow
162. Film and photographic paper is considered as
A. Transparent material C. Translucent material
B. Sensitized material D. Opaque material
163. Bright sunlight is:
A. When object in open space casts transparent shadow
B. When object in open space casts no shadow
C. When object in open space casts a deep and prominent shadow
D. All of the above
164. There are two kinds of colored film; the negative type and the reversal, which of the following prefix
will indicate that a colored fill is negative type?
A. Ortho C. Chrome
B. Pan D. Color
165. The light sensitivity of the film is known as;
A. Emulsion content C. Emulsion speed
B. Spectral sensitivity D. Reversal negative
166. What is the use of thin coat of animal gelatin on a film?
A. To prevent halation
B. To retain the latent image
C. It supports the emulsion
D. To protect the emulsion from abrasion
167. All, except one, are essentials of photography.
A. Light C. Sensitized material
B. Developing D. F numbers
168. That part of film that supports the emulsion refers to
A. Base C. Emulsion
B. Anti-halation backing D. thin coat of animal gelatin
169. Which of the following film has the longest spectral sensitivity?
A. Blue sensitive film C. Orthochromatic
B. Panchromatic film D. Infrared film
170. That sensitized material that produces positive print is called
A. Translucent material C. Film
B. Photographic paper D. Silver chloride
171. Which of the following is considered as the two main layers of the film?
A. Base and coat of gelatin C. Anti halation and base
B. Base and emulsion D. Emulsion and anti-halation backing
172. The surface of the sensitized material which actually contains the light sensitive materials and which
appears glossy in a developed material is called
A. Base C. Emulsion
B. Anti-halation backing D. Coat of animal gelatin
173. The photographic rays with the longest wavelength ranging from 700 to 1000 millimicrons refers to
A. X-ray C. Ultraviolet ray
B. Infrared rays D. Visible light
174. The combination of blue and green produces what color?
A. Cyan C. Yellow
B. Magenta D. Orange
175. The combination of green and red produces what color?
A. Cyan
B. Magenta
C. Yellow
D. Orange
176. Ultraviolet radiation is invisible and occurs in the wave lengths just below the visible blue-violet end of
the spectrum (rainbow). These visible rays react on some substances so that visible light is reflected, a
phenomenon known as
A. Prism
B. Fluorescence
C. Infrared
D. Radiation
177. It is the result of a very complicated series of acts, being used as whole, combination of certain forms of
visible mental and muscular habits acquired by long, continued painstaking effort. Some defined it as “visible
speech.”
A. Typewriting
B. Money Bills
C. Handwriting
D. All of these
178. In document examination, what is the relation of parts of the whole of writing or line of individual
letters in words to the baseline?
A. Proportion
B. Alignment
C. Lining
D. Letter forms
179. Any property or mark which distinguishes and in document examination commonly called to as the
identifying details is called
A. Standard
B. Characteristics
C. Attribute
D. Form
180. The act of setting two or more items side by side to weigh their identifying qualities; it refers not only a
visual but also the mental act in which the element of one item are related to the counterparts of the other.
A. Collation
B. Analysis
C. Comparison
D. Recording
181. In the study handwriting, the movement of the pen toward the writer is called
A. Downstroke
B. Backstroke
C. Sidestroke
D. None of these
182. It is a signature, signed at a particular time and place, under particular conditions, while the signer was
at particular age, in particular physical and mental condition, using particular implements, and with a
particular reason and purpose for recording his name.
A. Fraudulent Signature
B. Freehand forged signature
C. Guided Signature
D. Evidential Signature
183. It is the crime of making, circulating or uttering false coins and banknotes. Literally, it means to make a
copy of; or imitate; to make a spurious semblance of, as money or stamps, with the intent to deceive or
defraud.
A. Counterfeiting
B. Falsification
C. Forgery
D. Fake money bills
184. A fluid or viscous marking material used for writing or printing.
A. Pen
B. Ink
C. Coal
D. Chalk
185. In 1884, who was this insurance agent in New York who patented the first practical fountain pen
containing its own ink reservoir
A. Lewis Waterman
B. John Loud
C. Peter Reynolds
D. Henry Ball
186. What do you call the type of instrument used in measuring pitch of rifling firearms?
A. Pinometer
B. Helixometer
C. Thermometer
D. Caliper
187. This valuable instrument is specially designed to permit the firearms examiner to determine the
similarity and dissimilarity between two fired bullets or two fired shells, by simultaneously observing their
magnified image in a single microscopic field.
A. Magnetic field device
B. Compound microscope
C. Bullet comparison microscope
D. Photographic microscope
188. Consist of a wooden box, 12 “x”12”x 96, with a hinged to cover and with one end open. This long box is
filled with ordinary cotton and separated into sections by cardboard petitions use in ballistics.
A. Firing point box
B. Bullet recovery box
C. Slug collection box
D. All of these
189. Photographic films maybe classified according to their forms and types. What are the films that are
sensitive to radiation?
A. Chrome Films
B. X-Ray Films
C. B&W Films
D. Colored Films
190. Which film is suitable for general use in the preparation of black and white photography because it
produces the most natural recording of colors?
A. Panchromatic film
B. Chrome Films
C. X-Ray Films
D. Color Films
191. One film maybe rated ISO – 100, and another film ISO- 200. This means that the 200 films are twice as
fast (twice more sensitive to light) than the ISO-100 film. This statement is
A. true
B. false
C. partly true
D. partly false
192. Among the following speed of film, which has the fastest speed?
A. ISO – 25
B. ISO – 100 to ISO – 200
C. ISO – 400
D. ISO – 1000 and up
193. It is the failure of different colored light rays to focus after passing through a lens, focusing of light of
different colors at different points resulting in a blurred image.
A. Astigmatism
B. Bended light
C. Chromatic aberration
D. Pragmatic rays
194. What is the defect in which the light coming from an off-axis object point is spread along the direction of
the optic axis? If the object is a vertical line, the cross section of the refracted beam at successively greater
distances from the lens is an ellipse that collapses first into a horizontal line, spreads out again, and later
becomes a vertical line
A. Astigmatism
B. Bended light
 C. Chromatic aberration
D. Pragmatic rays
195. It is the range in front of and behind a sharply focused subject in which details also look sharp in the
final photographic image.
A. Focus
B. Depth of field
C. Camera trick
D. Aperture
196. In photography, what determines how effectively a moving object can be stopped, that is, how sharply it
can be reproduced without blurring, or streaking in the final image?
A. Focus
B. Shutter speed
C. Aperture
D. Lens
197. What makes a bullet spin? Without spin, a bullet would not stay pointed forward in flight, but would
tumble over and over. The spinning motion increases the accuracy of a bullet.
A. Bore
B. Gunpowder
C. Rifling
D. Shell
198. What component of the polygraph machine records the changes in the breathing of the subject?
A. Pneumograph
B. Cardiograph
C. Galvanograph
D. Kymograph
199. In fingerprinting, it refers to the process of counting the intervening ridges that touch or cross an
imaginary line drawn between the core and the delta.
A. Ridge counting
B. Ridge tracing
C. Delta tracing
D. All of these
200. For many years the most commonly used preliminary test for blood is
A. Plasma count
B. Serum test
C. Benzidine test
D. Barberio’s test