COLEGIO DE SAN GABRIEL ARCANGEL
COLLEGE OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE EDUCATION
CRIMINOLOGY DEPARTMENT
FORENSIC BALLISTICS – FINAL EXAM
INSTRUCTION: Read the questions carefully and CHOOSE the BEST answer.
1. Is a complete unfired unit consisting of bullet, primer, gun powder and shell:
a. ammunition b. cartridge c. shotgun cartridge d. missile
2. Is that type of ammunition which does not have bullet used in film-making:
a. dummy b. blank c. drill d. live
3. Is the type of cartridge with a rim diameter which is smaller than the diameter of the body of the cartridge?
a. Belted type b. Rebated c. Rimless d. Rimmed type
4. Is the type of cartridge in which is the priming mixture is not found at the cavity rim of the cartridge case?
a. Pin fire b. Rimmed type c. Center fire d. Rim fire
5. Is a type of cartridge which has a protruding metal around its body near the rim usually used for high power arms?
a. Belted type b. Rim fire c. Rebated type d. Center fire
6. A 12 gauge shotgun has an equivalent diameter of:
a. .730" b. .729" c. .726" d. .724"
7 Is a pointed, flat base bullet with a gilding metal jacket used for light vehicle?
a. Tracer bullet b. Fragmentary bullet c. Armour piecing bullet d. Incendiary bullet
8. Is a metallic or non-metallic cylindrical ball propelled by firearms?
a. Shots b. Bullet c Projectile d. Shell
9. Shots consisting of a small lead ball or pellets which are made by dropping with the exception of the very largest sizes which
are made by molding are known as:
a. Soft shots b. Drop shots c. Buck shots d. Chilled shots
10. Is a type of a bullet which when fired emits a bright flame from their base, thereby showing the gunner the path as well as
the striking point of the bullet?
a. Armour piercing bullet b. Jacketed bullet c. Tracer bullet d. Incendiary bullet
11. A bullet covered with thick coating of a copper alloy to prevent leading is known as.
a. Plated bullet b. Jacketed bullet c. Metal cased bullet d. Metal point bullet
12. Unit of the bore instrument in shot gun determined by the number of solid lead balls of the bore diameter obtainable to a
pound lead.
a. Caliper b. Gauge c. Rifling d. bore diameter
13. Is a metallic or non-metallic cylindrical container which serves as the projector for the propellant against moisture?
a. Bullet b. Primer c. Cartridge case d. Paper disc
14. Is that of the primer which serves as a protector for the priming mixture not to be easily be penetrated by moisture?
a. Paper disc b. Primer cup c. Anvil d. Flash hole
15. Is that part of the cartridge case which characterized by a cylindrical grooves that prevents the bullet from being push down
to the cartridge?
a. Crimp b. Neck c. Shoulder d. Cannelure
16. That part of the cartridge case which is pressed towards the bullet which serves to prevent the bullet from being loss from
the cartridge case?
a. Cannelure b. Shoulder c. Crimp d. Neck
17. The caliber of a bullet is measured through?
a. Two opposite lands b. Measuring the base diameter
c. using the caliper d. using a micrometer
18. Primers are used for igniting the propellant charge by means of a blow from the firing pin on the primer cup producing
flames that passes through the
a. Anvil b. Paper disc c. Vent/ flash hole d. bore
19. The term used to indicate the bore diameter of a firearm measure from two opposite lands.
a. Rifling b. Mean diameter c. Caliber d. Pitch of rifling
20. Is the part of the cartridge case which holds the primer securely in a central position and providing a solid support for the
primer anvil?
a. Flash hole b. Primer pocket c. Paper disc d. Cannelure
21. Is fixed point on a primer against which the priming mixture is compressed and thereby detonated by action of the firing pin.
a. Vent/Flash hole b. Paper disc c. anvil d. Primer
22. The basis of cartridge case identification as to have been discharged to a particular firearm is
a. Lands and grooves marking b. Firing pin marks and breech
c. Magazine and chamber marks d. Extractor and ejector mark face marks
23. A fired bullet with six lands and grooves twisted to the right is fired from the barrel of a firearm with identical class
characteristics as that of:
a. Browning b. Smith and Wesson c. Colt d. Steyer
24. A fired bullet extracted from the body of the victim is marked at the:
a. Base b. ogive c. Nose d. all of these
25. A fired cartridge case is marked on the_____ for the purpose of identification?
A. inside or outside near mouth b. head of the shell c. body d. A and C
26. 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
d. delayed combustion
27. It is measure of the twisting of the rifling or the distance advance by it in 360
a. One complete turn b. direction of the twist c. 260 d. Pitch of rifling
28. A firearm with a class characteristic of five lands and grooves right hand twist and equal lands ad grooves.
a. Colt b. Browning c. Steyer d. Smith and Wesson
29. It refers to the characteristics of a firearm which are determinable even before the manufacture of the firearm?
a. Class Characteristics b. Repetitive mark c. Individual Characteristics d. accidental mark
30. 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 b. Shaving marks c. Slippage marks d. Skid marks
31. Marks are generally found on the bullet through a loose-fit barrel and where the rifling is already badly worn out.
a. Shearing marks b. Shaving marks c. Stripping marks d. Slippage marks
32. 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 b. false match c. Juxtaposition d. Sodo match
33. 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 b. Microphotography c. Photomicrography d. Macrophotography
34. 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
35. 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
36. 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 b. Striation c. Groove marks d. Accidental marks
37. Is an instrument used in determining the caliber of the bullet by getting a equivalent weight?
a. Caliper b. Torsion Balance c. Micrometer d. Flat-form balance
38. Is a type of a powder used in modern cartridges being powerful?
a. Corrosive b. Black c. Non-corrosive d. Smoke less
39. An instrument used to measure the velocity of the bullet?
a. Caliper b. Chronograph c. Helixometer d. Micrometer
40. An optical instrument used or designed to make simultaneous comparison of two specimens?
a. Comparison microscope b. Micrometer c. Chronograph d. Shadowgraph
41. 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
42. 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
43. 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
44. A type of a bullet made in order to inflict greater damage used by India. (expanding bullet)
a. Dum-Dum b. armor piercing c. inciendiary [Link]
45. 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 ca c. 45 cal d. 30 cal
46. 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
47. In case that cartridge case are found at the scene of firing it only means that firearm was use
a. single shot b. automatic c. bolt action d. double action
48. Type of primer consisting of two flash hole or vent
a. Berdan b. Boxer c. Battery d. none
49. A metallic or non-metallic cylindrical ball propel from a firearm.
a. bullet b. slug c. projectile d. all of these
50. Instrument used in obtaining test bullet
a. caliper b. bullet comparison microscope c. bullet recovery box d. water tank
51. What Is the equal and opposite reaction of the gun against the forward movement of the bullet upon explosion.
a. Energy generated b. recoil c. Expansion of heated gas d. muzzle blast
52. Which of the following is used to measure Pitch of rifling?
a. caliper b. chronograph c. bullet comparison microscope d. helixometer
53. A type of bullet, which is intended for anti- personnel and general use.
a. ball type b. Armor Piercing c. Incendiary Bullet d. Explosive Bullet
54. Used to measure caliber of F/A, bullet and shells.
a. caliper b. chronograph c. bullet comparison microscope d. helixometer
55. What is the type of military bullet designed to penetrate light steel armor?
a. ball type b. Armor Piercing c. Incendiary Bullet d. Explosive Bullet
56. What kind of primer has two flash holes?
a. Berdan b. Boxer c. Hiram d. Edward
57. A type of military bullet capable of leaving visible marks or traces while in flight giving the gunner the chance to observe the
strike of the shot or make adjustments in the event of a miss
a. ball type b. Armor Piercing c. Incendiary Bullet d. Tracer Bullet
58. Rifling inside the barrel of the gun is either twisted to the left or to the right which cause bullet to rotate as it passes through
the bore, in order to ensure gyroscopic stability in its flight. This characteristic of firearm pertains to...
a. Pitch of rifling b. Direction of twistc. Number of land and grooves d. Depth of grooves
59. It is use for comparison of test bullets and fired bullets or shells.
a. Bullet Recovery box b. Bullet Comparison Microscope
c. Analytical or Torsion Balance d. chronograph
60. It is a small bullet containing a charge of explosive, which will detonate on impact.
a. ball type b. Armor Piercing c. Incendiary Bullet d. Explosive Bullet
61. Which of the following may be used to measure velocity of the bullet?
a. caliper b. chronograph c. bullet comparison microscope d. helixometer
62. It is the measure of the twisting of the lands and grooves. It refers to the measure of the distance advance by the rifling in
order to make a complete turn inside the barrel. This characteristic of firearm pertains to...
a. Pitch of rifling b. Direction of twistc. Number of land and grooves d. Depth of grooves
63. Which of the following is used to measure equivalent weight of the bullet?
a. Bullet Recovery box b. Bullet Comparison Microscope
c. Analytical or Torsion Balance d. chronograph
64. A type of military bullet used to cause fire in a target, generally designed to use by aircraft armament in order for the fuel
tanks to ignite.
a. ball type b. Armor Piercing c. Incendiary Bullet d. Explosive Bullet
65. Type of rifling having four (4) lands and grooves, right twist and the width of the lands grooves. (4 RG=L)
a. Carbine Type b. Smith and Wesson c. Colt d. Steyer Type
66. What are those characteristics of a firearm which are being determined only after the same has already been
manufactured?
a. individual characteristics b. internal ballistic c. external ballistics d. class characteristics
67. It refers to the size of the bullet grouping on the target.
a. Terminal Penetration b. Terminal Energy c. Terminal Velocity d. Terminal Accuracy
68. The priming mixture (composing of the KCLO3, sulfur and carbon) located either at the cavity rim or at the center of the
primer upon the striking effect of the firing pin will ignite and such action is known as ....
a. explosion b. Muzzle blast c. percussion action d. ignition
69. For recovered firearms, the markings should be placed on what specific part of firearm?
a. Inside of barrel b. Hammer c. Frame d. Trigger
70. This branch of ballistics is the product of the application of the ballistics to law.
a. Interior (Internal) Ballistics b. Exterior (external) Ballistics
c. Terminal Ballistics d. Forensic Ballistics
71. What is the speed of the bullet upon striking the target?
a. Terminal Penetration b. Terminal Energy c. Terminal Velocity d. Terminal Accuracy
72. Rifling having (4) lands and grooves, right twist, the width of the grooves is two (2) times the width of the lands (4RG2X).
a. Carbine Type b. Smith and Wesson c. Colt d. Steyer Type
73. Treats of the motion of the projectile while it is still inside the firearm (chamber /barrel) which extends from the breech to
the muzzle.
a. Interior (Internal) Ballistics b. Exterior (external) Ballistics
c. Terminal Ballistics d. Forensic Ballistics
74. What are those properties or attributes of a firearms which can be determined even before the manufacture of the gun?
a. individual characteristics b. internal ballistic c. external ballistics d. class characteristics
75. What is written authority issued to any person by the Chief of PNP which entitles such person to carry his licensed or
lawfully issued firearms outside of residence for the duration and purpose specified therein?
a. firearm license b. authority c. franchise d. permit to carry firearm outside residence
[Link] to a group of cartridge or to a single cartridge. Cartridge is a complete unfired unit consisting of bullet (ball), primer
(cap), cartridge case (shell) and gunpowder.
a. slug b. gunpowder c. ordnance d. ammunition
77. What is the type of cartridge in which the ignition cap (primer) is concealed inside the cartridge case and has a pin resting
upon it.
a. flint-lock b. pin-fire c. rim-fire d. center fire
78. Rifling having (5) lands and grooves, right hand twist, the width of the land and grooves are equal. (5RG=L)
a. Carbine Type b. Smith and Wesson c. Colt d. Steyer Type
79. A type of cartridge in which the priming mixture is located at the hallow rim of the case can be fired if the cartridge is tuck
by the firing pin on the rim of the case (cavity rim).
a. flint-lock b. pin-fire c. rim-fired. center fire
80. The depth of entry of the bullet in the target.
a. Terminal Penetration b. Terminal Energy c. Terminal Velocity d. Terminal Accuracy
81. What are the characteristics of firearm resulting from machine imperfections and some later due to the used of the
firearms?
a. individual characteristics b. internal ballistic c. external ballistics d. class characteristics
82. What is the branch of Ballistics which deals with the effects of the impact of the projectile on the target?
a. Interior (Internal) Ballistics b. Exterior (external) Ballistics
c. Terminal Ballistics d. Forensic Ballistics
83. Type of rifling having six (6) lands and grooves, left twist, the width of the grooves is twice (2) the width of the lands. (6LG2X)
a. Carbine Type b. Smith and Wesson c. Colt d. Steyer Type
84. What are the characteristics of firearm resulting from machine imperfections and some later due to the used of the
firearms?
a. individual characteristics b. internal ballistic c. external ballistics d. class characteristics
85. Refers to a cartridge in which primer cup (ignition cap) is centrally placed in the base of the cartridge case and the priming
mixture is exploded by the impact of the firing pin and with the support of the anvil.
a. flint-lock b. pin-firec. rim-fired. center fire
86. What is the type of bullet that is basically composed of lead metal? Its used was due to its density; having a good weight is a
small size and easy for casting.
a. lead type b. jacketed type c. bullet d. slug
87. What are those properties or attributes of a firearms which can be determined even before the manufacture of the gun?
a. individual characteristics b. internal ballistic c. external ballistics d. class characteristics
88. It is a type of bullet consisting of the regular lead core, coated with a copper alloy in order to prevent lead fouling of the
barrel and is generally used in pistols and other high-power guns.
a. lead type b. jacketed type c. bullet d. slug
89. It is the energy or force of the projectile when it strikes the target same as striking energy.
a. Terminal Penetration b. Terminal Energy c. Terminal Velocity d. Terminal Accuracy
90. Treats of the attributes or movement of the projectile after leaving the gun muzzle.
a. Interior (Internal) Ballistics b. Exterior (external) Ballistics
c. Terminal Ballistics d. Forensic Ballistics
91. A bullet is also known as...
a. lead type b. jacketed c. ammunition d. slug/shot
92. What is the part of a cartridge which is also known as CAP?
a. primer b body c. base d. rim
93. The word Ballistics was derived from two Greek word_____________, which means “to throw.”
a. ballo b. ballista c. ballum d. ballor
94. Caliber .22 is equivalent to...
a. About 5.59 mm b. About 11 mm c. About 9 mm d. About 7.63 mm
95. Caliber .38 is equivalent to ...
a. About 5.59 mm b. About 11 mm c. About 9 mm d. About 7.63 mm
96. The term ballistics is also said to have been derived from the Roman war machine called ___________ a gigantic catapult
that was used to furl missiles or large object at a distance like stone, dead animal or even dead person.
a. ballo b. ballista c. ballum d. ballor
97. It is use to obtain test bullets and test shells.
a. Bullet Recovery box b. Bullet Comparison Microscope
c. Analytical or Torsion Balance d. chronograph
98. The backward or rearward movement of the gun in relation to the forward movement of the bullet.
a. recoil b. muzzle blast c. energy generated d. expansion of heated gas
99. For recovered firearms, the markings should be placed on what specific part of firearm?
a. Inside of barrel b. Hammer c. Frame d. Trigger
100. Which of the following is used to measure Pitch of rifling?
a. caliper b. chronograph c. bullet comparison microscope d. helixometer
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