Exam Trial on Forensic Science

GROUP 4-BOARD EXAM TRIAL ON FORENSIC SCIENCE July-August 2024 Criminologist Licensure Examination Instructions: Read carefully. Choose the best answer for each question. Shade the correct letter in the separate shading sheet provided. Do not forget to write your name and the subject of your test questionnaire in your shading sheet. PERSONAL IDENTIFICATION TECHNIQUES 1. Four blocks after finger number 3 is ___. a. Right little finger b. Left middle finger c. Left thumb d. Left index Finger 2. The context of fingerprint analysis, which term refers to the point of ridges located near or in front of the center of divergence of the type lines? a. Core b. Delta c. Divergence d. Sufficient Recurve 3. Imagine you are a forensic scientist working on a case that involves developing a latent fingerprint on a multi-colored surface. You have several types of powders at your disposal. However, one of them is considered the BEST choice for this particular task. Which one is it? a. Black Powder b. Fluorescent Powder c. Gray Powder d. White Powder 4. On the night of August 2, 2010, a certain burglary happened on the store of a Japanese Merchant. On the scene of the crime, laying the dead body of the victim stained by his own blood and the presence of several evidences found including the fingerprints of the three unidentified persons. If you are one of those three persons whose fingerprints were found on the scene of the crime. What will be basis of the investigators in case they will hold you as one of the responsible regarding the commission of the crime? A. Principle of individuality B. Principle of permanency C. Principle of infallibility D. All of these C. all finger except thumb D. both index finger 7. MR. X is examining a fingerprint pattern having a 2 delta and a core with few spiral formations at the center but no complete circuiting ridge is cut. What type of pattern MR. X is examining? A. W B. X C. C D. D 8. Which is NOT true about accidental whorl? A. It has a combination of two different patterns B. It has two deltas C. The plain arch is not included in the combination D. It is subject of ridge tracing in the Key Division 9. In the primary division, if the pattern appearing in finger number eight (8) is a loop, what is the numerical value of that finger? A. None B. 8 C. 16 D. 2 10. A fingerprint examiner has determined, through comparison of features, that two impressions originated from the same source - a specific individual and a specific area of friction skin. What conclusion should be drawn in this situation? a. Exclusion b. Identification c. Inconclusive d. Separation 11. Which among the following is considered an inner whorl tracing? a. 5. What is the rule when there is a choice between a bifurcation and other type of delta found in the fingerprint? A. Bifurcation is selected B. the other type of delta is selected C. Bifurcation is disregarded D. the one towards the core is selected b. 6. What fingers are rolled towards the body in taking a rolled impression? A. both little finger B. both thumb finger 1|Page c. d. None of these 12. The very first thing to do in fingerprint classification is a. to ink the ink slab b. to be sure that the rolled impression are in proper place c. check if the hands of the subject are dry d. to be sure that the subject is not hungry 13. When a pattern shows a series of bifurcation opening towards the core at the point of divergence of the type line, the bifurcation _________ the core is chosen as the delta a. Outside b. Inside c. Nearest d. Farthest 14. What encloses the pattern areas of loops and whorls in a fingerprint? a. Both diverging and converging ridges b. Delta c. Diverging ridges d. Type lines 15. The space between shoulders of a loop, free of any appendage, and a butting at right angle. a. appendage b. sufficient recurve c. ridge hook d. galton's details 16. What type of pattern in which it could be found on the lower box of the fingerprint card having a delta and core with a recurving ridge flowing towards the no. 6 finger? a. Ulnar loop b. Radial loop c. Loop d. Arches 17. In the final division, ridge counting of loop is the usual process being done once it appears in the little finger. If there is no loop pattern in the finger, a whorl pattern shall be ridge counter. How will you treat a Plain or Central Pocket Loop for the purpose of getting its final classification? a. It represents a dash b. Treated as an Ulnar Loop c. Getting the least ridge count d. By getting the ridge count of the loop 18. Which of the following should be prioritized as the core? a. shoulder of the innermost recurve closer to the delta b. shoulder of the innermost recurve farther from the delta c. rod rising as high as the shoulder d. rod which does not rise as high as the shoulder 19. If the left thumb has 17 ridge counts, what is the classification of the right thumb with 17 ridge counts? a. small b. large c. medium d. outer 20. Which of the following is NOT a deciding factor in establishing the positive identification of a fingerprint? a. Clarity of Impressions b. Examiner's Experience and Ability Utilize c. Only Part of the Fingerprint d. Uniqueness of Formations 21. In the context of fingerprint terminology, what does the acronym ACE-V stand for? a. Acquisition, Verification Comparison, Expertise, and verification b. Analysis, Comparison, Evaluation, and Verification c. Analysis, Validation Correlation, Evaluation, and Validation d. Association, Comprehension, Examination, and Validity 22. Which of the following statements is incorrect? a. Monozygotic twins have almost identical DNA, with slight differences. b. Monozygotic twins possess identical fingerprints. c. Each individual has unique DNA. d. No two fingers can have the same fingerprints. 23. What is the main function of fingerprints in the field of biometric identification? a. To capture digital signatures b. To distinguish individuals based on ridge patterns c. To identify unique DNA structures d. To record voice patterns 24. It refers to the process of charting the ridge that originates from the lower side of the left delta toward the right delta to see where it flows in relation to the right delta. a. Ridge counting b. Ridge Tracing c. Ridge ending d. Short Ridge 25. What is a defining characteristic of a loop pattern in fingerprint analysis? a. It contains one delta b. It forms a circular pattern c. It has no deltas or cores d. It has two deltas 26. A kind of fingerprint which is found on soft and sticky objects such as wax and tape? 2|Page A. Visible print B. Semi-visible print C. Invisible print D. All of these A. Classification pointers B. Natural Classification output C. Fingerprint classification formula D. Fingerprint boarder lines 27. Identify the illustration below: a. b. c. d. Typelines Pattern Area Bifurcation Shoulder 34. Type here to search In the ACE-V process (Analysis, Comparison, Evaluation, and Verification) used in fingerprint examination, how does an examiner proceed with the Analysis phase? a. The examiner determines if the features agree or if they are dissimilar. b. The examiner makes a determination of whether the print is sufficient for comparison with another print. c. The examiner makes comparative measurements of all types of details and their sequences and configurations. d. The examiner repeats the process of ACE to confirm the results of the previous examiner. 28. The right and left little fingers are used exclusively for the Final Classification. However, they are also considered in what classification? A. Primary B. Sub-secondary C. Secondary D. Final 29. When aiming to develop latent prints on porous materials which method is considered most effective? a. Chemical development b. Fingerprint powder development c. Magnetic powder development d. Super glue fuming 30. Most of the time, a suspect will leave behind evidence known as latent print which are made up of what substance? A. Furrows the skin B. Sweat and oil of the skin’s surface C. Ridge Formation D. Ridges of the skin 31. What is the rule where there are two or more possible bifurcation deltas which conform to the definition of delta? a. The one nearest the core should be chosen b. The one away from the core should be counted c. The one which does not open towards the core is counted d. The one towards the core should be counted 32. In ridge tracing, the reference is on A. upper side or point of the extreme right delta B. lower side or point of the extreme left delta C. upper side or point of the moderate left delta D. upper side or point of the moderate right delta 33. What is the SYSTEM in assigning number and letters non specific general pattern, shape, limited, ridge flow and some limited ridge counts between common and landmarks? 35. What is the point in fingerprint where a ridge divides form two ridges? A. Ridge Ending B. Minutiae C. Ridge Counting D. Bifurcation 36. The greater the number of points of similarities and dissimilarities of two persons compared, the greater the probability for the conclusion to be correct. What is this Law called? A. Law of Multiplicity of Evidence in Identification B. Identification by Comparison and Exclusion C. Law of Super Imposition D. All of these 37. For positive fingerprint identification, all of the following should be established and noted EXCEPT: a. An identification is established based on the inconsistency of relative position b. An identification is established when a number of characteristics occupy the same relative position in the two fingerprint impressions c. By noting the ridge characteristics in two fingerprint impressions to determine whether or not they match d. The point of identification is sufficient to establish the identification 38. It is a kind of gait or manner of walking of a person in which he/she walks in a swaying movement due to knock-knee feet. A. Ataxic Gait B. Cow’s Gait C. Spastic Gait D. Paretic Gait 39. What is the finger appearing five (5) blocks towards finger number seven (7)? A. Finger No. 1 B. Finger No. 2 C. Finger No. 3 D. Finger No. 5 40. The value of all whorls from pair number 2 in primary division is ______ 3|Page a. six b. eight c. sixteen d. ten 41. What encloses the pattern areas of loops and whorls in a fingerprint? a. Both diverging and converging ridges b. Delta c. Diverging ridges d. Type lines 42. Which of the following conditions are observed before fragments and dots are counted in ridge counting? a. They must be touched or cut by the imaginary line b. They must be as thick and heavy as other ridges c. They must be as long as the other ridges d. They must be found inside the pattern area 43. It is that part of a loop or whorl in which the core and delta appear which we are concerned in the classification process. a. Type lines b. Pattern Area c. Bifurcation d. Delta 44. 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 45. If the Ridge count of the Ring finger is 16, what is the symbol for purposes of the Sub-Secondary Classification? a. I b. O c. M d. L 46. There are two ways to identify people: one by comparison and the other is by ____________ a. Ordinary means b. Scientific means c. Exclusion d. Deduction 47. What type of FINGERPRINT IMPRESSION is shown below? a. Plain Impression b. Rolled Impression c. Fingerprint Impression d. Classification Card Impression 48. You're a forensic analyst working on a case. You know that one type of fingerprint pattern appears more frequently than others in the general population. Which fingerprint pattern is it? a. Accidental b. Arches c. Loops d. Whorls 49. It is considered as simplest and traditional method in developing prints in the scene of the crime. A. Fuming Method B. Laser Ion Argon C. Rolling Method D. Dusting Method 50. What are the depressed portions or canal structure of the friction skin found between ridges? A. Pores B. Indentions C. Furrows D. Duct 51. If all fingers are amputated or missing since birth, the classification will be___. a. W 32 M WWW/ W 32 M WWW b. M 32 M WWW/ M 32 M WWW c. M 32 W WWW/ M 32 W WWW d. M 32 W MMM/ M 32 W MMM 52. What system of personal identification is shown below? a. Anthropometry b. Odontology c. Anthropology d. Dactyloscopy 53. It is said that the fingerprints of a person will be carried from womb to tomb. What principle greatly described the phrase? A. Principle of individuality B. Principle of permanency C. Principle of infallibility D. All of these 4|Page