Forensic Science

Set D
1. Fingerprint patterns are ________, as all fingerprint experts agree.
a. Always inherited c. Inherited as mendelian
characteristics
b. Sometimes inherited d. Never inherited
2. In the process of developing the impressions, the fingerprint powder should be
applied as soon as the ridges become visible;
a. Across the ridge c. In the direction of the ridge trend
b. In the interspaces d. In the center of the ridge
3. Refers to as fingerprint pattern wherein the ridge flow from one side to the other
without recurving, and ridges rising in the center.
a. Plain arch c. Plain whorl
b. Tented arch d. Plain loop
4. A pattern in which the ridges flow from one circle to another without recurving,
usually forming a slight upward curve in the center having resemblance of an arch.
a. Plain arch c. Plain whorl
b. Tented arch d. Plain loop
5. It is a fingerprint pattern in which the ridge or downward slant from the little
finger toward the radius bone or the thumb.
a. Loop c. Radial loop
b. Ulnar loop d. Tented arch
6. The system of fingerprinting is referred to as:
a. Poroscopy c. Dactyloscopy
b. Podoscopy d. Palmistry
7. In taking the fingerprint, it is a must to instruct the subject to:
a. Stiffen the fingers
b. Relax the fingers
c. Wash both hands before taking the prints
d. Exert pressure on the inking process
8. It is a ridge in the center of the fingerprint pattern which may resemble a rod,
loop, or a spiral in the interior of the pattern.
a. Core c. Delta
b. Loop d. Bifurcation
9. A German criminologist who discovered that fingerprinting for identification
purpose were already used in the Far East during the Tang dynasty from 618 to 906
A.D.
a. Henry Faulds c. Robert Heindle
b. Dr. Nehemiah Greu d. Alphonse Bertillon
10. Regarded as the “Father of Fingerprints”
a. Sir Edward Richard Henry c. Alphonse Bertillon
b. Sir Frances Galton d. Gilbert Thompson
11. Basis of fingerprint identification.
a. Pores c. Friction ridges
b. Ridges d. Latent print

12. Fingerprinting is universally used as a valuable method of identification due to

following reason; except:
a. Fingerprints are not changeable
b. There are no two identical fingerprints
c. wounded or burned out patterns will re-appear
d. It is formed in the ninth month of pregnancy
13. Period of a person’s life wherein papillary ridges are formed and developed?
a. 3rd month of fetal life c. At birth
b. 6th month of infancy d. 3 months after birth
14. Nucleus of the fingerprint pattern which may resemble a loop, spiral or rod.
a. Delta c. Ridge
b. Core d. Whorl
15. Minimum identical characteristics detail to justify the identity between two
points.
a. Nine c. Fifteen
b. Twelve d. Eighteen
16. A British scientist who devoted his work to the study of fingerprint and
established his system of fingerprint classification in England.
a. Sir Francis Galton c. Samuel Clemens
b. Sir Edward Richard Henry d. Gilbert Thompson
17. An American who first utilized fingerprint classification to prevent forgery in
New Mexico.
a. Sir Francis Galton c. Samuel Clemens
b. Sir Edward Richard Henry d. Gilbert Thompson
18. First chief of the Identification Bureau in Paris who was known for his
anthropometric measurement.
a. Alphonse Bertillon c. Samuel Clemens
b. Sir Edward Richard Henry d. Gilbert Thompson
19. First Filipino expert on fingerprinting.
a. Atty. Agustin Patricio c. Atty. Lorenzo Sunico
b. Gen. Rafael Crame d. Col. Jose Lukban
20. First judicial decision within Philippine jurisprudence relying on the science of
fingerprinting.
a. People of the Philippines Vs. Medina, 59, Phil. 330
b. People of the Philippines vs. Ponferada, 54 Phil. 68
c. People of the Philippines vs.Arseni, 34 Phil. 750
d. People of the Philippines vs.Pacana, 47 Phil. 48
21. Papillary or friction ridges may be located at:
a. Fingers c. Soles of the feet
b. Palms d. All of the above
22. The fingerprint classification which is used in the United States.
a. Henry System c. Beni’lion System
b. Batley System d. Galton System
23. Which among the following is considered as a basic type of ridge characteristics?
a. Ridge ending c. Dots
b. Bifurcation d. All of the foregoing
24. Study of the characteristics formed by the sides of papillary ridges as means of
identification.
a. Edgeoscopy c. Podoscopy
b. Poroscopy d. Chiroscopy
25. In taking fingerprints the absolute control of the subject’s hand is:
a. Necessary c. Optional
b. Unnecessary d. Excessive
26. Usually occupational damage to ridge formation is;
a. Temporary c. Lasting
b. Permanent d. Stable
27. An inking pad which requires no ink or roller.
a. Porelon c. Inkless pad
b. Special pad d. None of these
28. If the same digits of both hands are missing, the impression is held to be:
a. Plain whorl meeting c. Arches
b. Loops d. Dependent on ridge tracings
29. Referred to as outer terminus:
a. Delta c. Bifurcation
b. Dots d. None of these
30. Failure to clean the slab after using it produces:
a. Impression of false markings c. Pattern reversals
b. Accentuation of patterns d. Difficulty in photographing
31. In taking fingerprints ________ are rolled away from the body of the subjects.
a. All fingers c. Both thumbs
b. All finger except the thumbs d. Both little fingers
32. Impressions which are taken simultaneously on the fingerprint card are referred to
as:
a. Rolled impressions c. Fragmentary impressions
b. Plain impressions d. Visible impressions
33. Known for his rule which states that “No two individuals in the world are exactly
the same size and that human skeleton does not change after 20 years.
a. Darwin c. Galton
b. Mendel d. Bertillon
34. The easiest means of discovering latent fingerprints is to view the area:
a. Obliquely c. Directly
 b. About half an inch distance d. about one inch distance
35. Fingerprint pattern in which two or different type of pattern are represented.
a. Accidental loop c. Double loop
b. Central pocket loop d. Whorl
36. A distinct fingerprint pattern with two separate loops, with its respective
shoulder and deltas.
a. Double loop c. Central pocket loop
b. Accidental loop d. whorl
37. A fingerprint pattern with a single loop but has two deltas.
a. Accidental loop c. Whorl
b. Double loop d. Central pocket loop
38. What pattern bears a downward slant of ridge from the thumb toward the little
finger?
a. Tented Arch c. Ulnar loop
b. Radial loop d. Loop
39. A fingerprint pattern which one or more ridges enter on either side of the
impression by a recurve, and terminate on the same side where the ridge has
entered.
a. Tented arch c. Ulnar loop
b. Radial loop d. loop
40. It is triangular shaped and formed by the bifurcation of a ridge at the outer
portion of the pattern.
a. Latent prints c. Core
b. Ridge d. Delta
41. The three basic types of ridge characteristics are:
a. Enclosure, long ridges and upthrusts
b. Criss-crossing ridges, incipient ridges
c. Ridge endings, dots and bifurcations
d. Type lines, converging ridges and recurving ridges
42. A single ridge that bifurcates and meets again to form a single ridge is called:
a. Enclosure ridge c. Short ridges
b. Dot ridges d. Resembling a loop
43. Which part of the human body has no papillary ridges.
a. Soles of the foot c. Finger
b. Palm d. Both A and B
44. Points often missed in rolling impression.
a. Bifurcation c. Delta
b. Core d. Ridge
45. Fingerprints left at the crime scene which may be an impression or imprint.
a. Latent print c. Whorl
b. Pattern d. Arch
46. Which among the following is not considered as a basic fingerprint pattern?
a. Loop c. Whorl
b. Arch d. Accidental
47. A fingerprint pattern in which the ridges form a sequence of spirals around core
axes.
a. Whorl c. Double loop
b. Central packet loop d. Accidental
48. Refers to the study of sweat gland openings found on papillary ridges as a means
of identification.
a. Poroscopy c. Podoscopy
b. Edeoscopy d. Dactyloscopy
49. A ridge which forks out into two ridges.
a. Delta c. Core
b. Bifurcation d. Pores
50. Fingerprints pattern in which the downward slant or ridges from the little finger
toward the thumb.
a. Ulnar loop c. Arch
b. Radial loop d. Whorl
51. To help identify a subject who is an alien, the most vital information to be
obtained at the Bureau of Immigration and Deportation is…
a. Educational attainment of the alien c. Occupation of the alien
b. Residence of the alien d. Port of entry of the alien
52. In tracing a suspected person at large in a criminal case, the least vital among
the following would be…
 a. His appearance and how he dresses
b. Known associates and companions
c. His occupation or means of livelihood
d. Where the suspect hang’s out
53. What does the first two digit of a person’s Social Security Number indicates?
a. The occupation of the member at the time of registration
b. The month of registration
c. The income bracket or group where the member belongs
d. The region where the member originally registered
54. In determining the identity of an unknown dead body found in a river, wherein no
identifying papers are to be found, and the body is badly mutilated and swollen,
which among the following means of identification is least dependable?
a. Fingerprints c. Scars on the body
b. Tattoo markings on the body d. Measurement of the body
55. In reporting a missing person, which among the following is the most vital
information necessary to locate the said person?
a. Clinical or medical history of the person
b. Personal traits and habits
c. Mental attitude and condition at the time of the disappearance
d. Physical description
56. Given to a complete set of ten fingers as they appear on a fingerprint card
generally based on pattern type, ridge tracing or ridge count.
a. Henry System c. Fingerprint Classification
b. Battley System d. Classification Formula
57. It constitutes approximately 65% of all fingerprints.
a. Loops c. Whorls
b. Arches d. Accidentals
58. That part of the fingerprint wherein we find the core and delta.
a. Bifurcation c. Type lines
b. Pattern area d. None of these
59. Refers to innermost ridges that run parallel, diverge and surround or tend to
surround the pattern area.
a. Delta c. Core
b. Divergence d. Type lines
60. A smooth spreading apart of two ridges which have been running parallel or nearly
parallel.
a. Island c. Divergence
b. Dot d. Convergence
61. A small ridge attached to another ridge.
a. Island c. Bifurcation
b. Dot d. appendage
62. In ridge counting of loops, which among the following is not counted?
a. Delta c. Intervening ridges
b. Core d. Both A and B
63. When the trace is whorls is on the outside or core outside of right delta three or
more ridges, the trace is determined to be;
a. (I) Inner c. (M) Meet
b. (O) Outer d. None of these
64. Represents the total numerical value of the even numbered fingers plus one over
the total number numerical value of the odd numbered fingers plus one.
a. Primary c. Key
b. Secondary d. Final

65. In the classification, this is always shown in capital letters with the right hand
over the help.
a. Primary c. Key
b. Secondary d. Final
66. It tells us the classification of the thumbprints on the fingerprint card and
appears showing the right hand over the left hand.
a. Primary c. Key
b. Secondary d. Final
67. If all fingers are amputated or missing at birth, the classification will be;
a. M 32 W MMM c. M 30 W MMM
M 32 W MMM M 30 W MMM
b. M 31 W MMM d. None of these
 M 31 W MMM
68. If one finger is amputated, it is given a classification with that of;
a. The opposite finger c. The first finger
b. The next finger d. The last finger
69. It consist of recordings of all friction ridges present on the palmar surfaces of
the hands and the inner surfaces of the fingers. They are commonly utilized to
make accurate and conclusive comparisons with all latent prints obtained during
the investigation of a major case.
a. Major Case print c. Special case print
b. Fingerprint chart d. None of these
70. In trying to obtain prints on fingers of a dead person which is stiff or when
rigor mortis has set in, injection of a tissue builder by a hypodermic needle at
the joint of the finger up to the tip of the finger is undertaken. Which among the
following is the most commonly utilized tissue builder?
a. Glycerine c. Saline Solution
b. Water d. Both A and B
71. This test is used to detect the presence of semen particularly in stained
clothing.
a. Microscopic test c. Florence test
b. Barberio’s test d. Ultraviolet test
72. The best method in comparative soil analysis.
a. Chemical examination c. UV light examination
b. Density gradient test d. Microscopic examination
73. To know whether a paper is not easily torn, what test is utilized?
a. Accelerated aging test c. Opacity examination
b. Bursting strength test d. Microscopic examination
74. A gas with a rotten egg odor usually made by decaying body.
a. Chloride c. Carbon dioxide
b. Ammonia d. Hydrogen sulfide
75. A condition whereby males have no spermatozoa in their seminal fluid.
a. Aspermia c. Sterility
b. Oligospremia d. Rigidity
76. It is the scientific study of serums which describes the analysis of antigen-
antibody reactions.
a. Serology c. Biology
b. Posology d. Serumnology
77. An incendiary device made of glass bottle filled with gasoline or any inflammable
mixture with a piece of absorbent cotton for a fuse or wick.
a. Tear gas c. Molotov bomb
b. Molotov Cocktail d. RDX
78. Cheapest form of solid oxidizer in an explosive mixture.
a. C-4 c. Ammonium nitrate
b. RDX d. TNT
79. Most utilized and important military explosive.
a. C-4 c. Ammonium nitrate
b. RDX d. TNT
80. Earliest substance used for writing.
a. Leaves c. Linen
b. Paper d. Egyptian papyrus
81. Agents which produce intestinal evacuation.
a. Emetic c. Antidotes
b. Cathartics d. Demulcents
82. A product of decomposition found nearly in all soils.
a. Sedentary soil c. Primary minerals
b. Clay minerals d. Organic constituents
83. For radial cracks it states that stress lines on radial crack will be at right
angle to the rear side.
a. RFC rule c. Flotation
b. 3 R’s d. Immersion
84. Normally responsible for retraction of the blood cloth.
a. Whiter blood cells (leucocytes)
b. Red blood cells (erythrocytes)
c. Blood platelets (thrombosytes)
d. Fibribogen
85. Rifling in the bore of small arms is primarily designed for:
 a. Increase the speed of the bullet
b. Decrease the amount of recoil
c. Increase impact damage
d. Prevent the bullet from turning end over in the air
86. Scientific examination of bullets and firearms presumably used in the commission
of a crime.
a. Interior ballistics c. Terminal ballistics
b. Exterior ballistics d. Forensic ballistics
87. A result of wear and tear, corrosion, erosion which affects the normal operation
of a firearm.
a. Factory defect c. Individual intention
characteristics
b. Precipitate d. Individual accidental
characteristics
88. Cannelure is used in firearms identification to determine.
a. Manufacturer of the firearm c. Type of gun
b. Manufacturer of the bullet d. Weapon that fired the shot
89. A barrel of any firearm is legally classified as:
a. Part of the firearm c. Accessory
b. Nomenclature d. Complete firearm
90. Rate of twist in the rifling of a rifle or pistol barrel.
a. Land c. Leed
b. Grooves d. Ogive
91. A test used to determine the distance from the bullet hole at which the gun was
fired.
a. Triangulation c. Alphanothylamine test
b. Photo-micrographic test d. Diphenylamine test
92. After repeated firing of a revolver, this is deposited frequently on the index
finger of the hand which the shooter used to fire the gun.
a. Powder burn c. Precipitin
b. Residue d. Dirt
93. To link a shell with a shotgun that fired it, in the laboratory examination it
should be given:
a. Wadding c. Pellets
b. Cap d. Wads
94. In firearms identification, it is essential to supplement the serial number with…
a. Caliber c. Make and model number
b. Frame number d. All of these
95. It is a result when the firearm is shot at around 2 to 8 inches to the target.
a. Smudging c. Contact burn
b. Tattooing d. Contact wound
96. It is produced when the muzzle is held against the target or body when fired.
a. Smudging c. Contact burn
b. Tattooing d. Contact wound
97. In the effort to identify the shell with the revolver which fired it, which among
the following is essential?
a. Marks of the breechblock c. None of these
b. Marks of the firing pin hole d. Both A and B
98. In shots fired from an automatic pistol, the shell in most cases…
a. Will be found on the scene of the crime
b. Will remain in the chamber
c. Will be rarely found in the scene of the crime
d. Will be usually disposed by the perpetrator
99. When booking a fired bullet, the mark used to identify it is placed on.
a. Its base c. Its side and base
b. Its side d. Its nose
100. Danao made firearms or homemade weapons are usually classified as:
a. Flare guns c. Matchlock
b. Zip guns d. Freakish device
101. The most reliable of all individual characteristics, when fired cartridges are
concerned.
a. Extractor marks c. Chamber marks
b. Ejector marks d. Breechface markS
102. It literally means delay in discharge or the cartridge’s failure to explode on
time.
 a. Misfire c. Ricochet
b. Hang fire d. Key hole shot
103. A bullet fired from a firearm with an oversized or oily barrel or its lands have
been worn down would produce what kind of markings?
a. Slippage marks c. Rifling marks
b. Skid marks d. Shearing marks
104. Measuring device used to measure the velocity of projectiles.
a. Caliper d. Test bullet
b. Chronograph d. Bullet recovery box
105. Any metallic body referred to as a bullet.
a. Projectile c. Shell
b. Ball d. Missile
106. The science of dealing with the motion of projectiles at the same time it leaves
the muzzle of the firearm to the time it hits the target.
a. Interior ballistics c. Terminal ballistics
b. Exterior ballistics d. Posterior ballistics
107. The science which deals with the effect of the impact of the projectile on the
target.
a. Interior ballistics c. Terminal ballistics
b. Exterior ballistics d. Posterior ballistics
108. Part of the firearm which strikes the firing pin.
a. Trigger c. Sear
b. Hammer d. Main spring
109. Applied to a shot gun which indicates bore diameter is equal to the diameter of
the lead ball whose weight in pound is equal to reciprocal gauge index.
a. Caliber c. Shot
b. Gauge d. Charge
110. An ancient smooth bore weapon designed to shoot a single round lead ball.
a. Shotgun c. Musket
b. Rifle d. Pistol
111. A smooth bore weapon designed to shoot a number of lead pellets in one charge.
a. Shotgun c. Musket
b. Rifle d. Pistol
112. Placed in the barrels of the firearm to impart a spin on the bullet that pass
through it.
a. Lands c. Rifling
b. Grooves d. All of these
113. The modern method of rifling which uses a hardened steel rod with several
cutting rings spaced down the rod.
a. Button rifling c. Polygonal rifling
b. Broach rifling d. Electrochemical rifling
114. The most common method of rifling used today, wherein the grooves are formed in
the barrel under very high pressure forming the rifling in the barrel which
hardens and polishes the inside of the barrel.
a. Button rifling c. Polygonal rifling
b. Broach rifling d. Electrochemical rifling
115. This produces a type of rifling called polygonal rifling, common in Glock,
Steyr, IMI and a few other manufacturers.
a. Button rifling c. Polygonal rifling
b. Broach rifling d. Hammer forged rifling
116. Part of exterior ballistics which refers to the sound created at the muzzle end
of the barrel.
a. Muzzle energy c. Muzzle noise
b. Muzzle blast d. Range
117. A type of rimmed cartridge wherein the diameter of the rim is greater than the
diameter of the body of the cartridge case.
a. immed type c. Belted type
b. Semi-rimmed type d. Rebated type
118. A type of firearm which the pressure upon the trigger both cocks and release the
hammer.
a. Automatic c. Double action
b. Single action d. slide action type
119. All calibers of Colt revolver has________.
a. 5 lands , 5 Grooves and twist to the right
b. 5 lands , 5 Grooves and twist to the left
 c. 6 lands, 6 grooves and twist to the right
d. 6 lands, 6 grooves and twist to the left
120. A metallic cup charged with a priming composition, usually made up of potassium
chlorate, antimony sulfide and fulminate of mercury.
a. Primer c. Cartridge
b. Gunpowder
121. It is committed by giving any payable instrument to bearer such as treasury or
bank notes the appearance of a genuine document.
a. Estafa c. Forgery
b. Falsification of document d. All of these
122. It applies to documents whether public, official or commercial wherein
handwriting or signature contained therein is imitated.
a. Estafa c. Forgery
b. Falsification of document d. All of these
123. The act of making it appears that persons have participated in any proceeding or
act when in fact they have not participated in any document.
a. Estafa c. Forgery
b. Falsification of document d. All of the foregoing
124. A person who alters by any means, the lettes, figures, words or signs contained
in any bank or Treasury note is liable for:
a. Estafa c. Forgery
b. Falsification of document d. All of the foregoing
125. It refers to the assessment or altered, forged or suspected papers to determine
if they are genuine or otherwise.
a. Estafa c. Forgery
b. Falsification of document d. Questioned document examination
126. Iodine fumes is useful in questioned document examination because:
a. It can be used to developed secret writings
b. It can be used to determine whether erasures have been made
c. It can determine the kind of ink used in writing
d. Both A and B
127. Which among the foregoing may be utilized as a means to carry out mechanical
erasures?
a. Rubber eraser c. Blade
b. Sharp knife d. All of these
128. An erasure with the use of ink eradicators.
a. Mechanical erasure c. Electronic erasure
b. Chemical erasure d. All of the foregoing
129. Instruments whose origin are known and proven; which are used in comparison with
a questioned document.
a. Simulated documents c. Standard documents
b. Falsified documents d. Forged documents
130. A document executed without the intervention of a notary or any competent public
official by which some agreement or disposition is proved.
a. Public document c. Private documents
b. Official document d. Commercial document
131. To obtain conviction for the charge of possession of false bank or treasury
notes this is an essential requisite.
a. Intention to use it c. Intention to surrender it to authorities
b. Intention to keep it d. Intention to display it
132. A city mayor executed a document in his legal capacity as a local executive,
that document is classified as:
a. Public document c. Private document
b. Official document d. Commercial document
133. A document notarized by a notary public or any competent authority is legally
classified as:
a. Public document c. Private document
b. Official document d. Commercial document
134. A man who is unable to write may use this legally signify a signature.
a. Crude x c. Thumb mark
b. Cross mark d. Both A and B
135. Refers to the design of letters which are fundamental to a writing system.
a. Copy book form c. Line quality
b. System of writing d. Writing movement
136. It refers to any abnormality or maladjustment in the typewriter which is
reflected in its product
a. Defect c. Misalignment
b. Mal alignment d. Alteration
137. Enlarged photographic court exhibit usually referred to as bromide enlargements
of a document.
a. Standard document c. Collected documents
b. Questions documents d. Display exhibits
138. The appearance of paper when viewed by transmitted light, which discloses the
formation and texture of the sheet.
a. Lock-through of paper c. Cross marks
b. Watermarks d. Sidelight marks
139. It consists of chemical solutions.
a. Non aqueous ink c. Ink eradicators
b. Aqueous ink d. all of these
140. Any characteristic of handwriting which is sufficiently well fixed and unique to
serve as a fundamental point in the identification of the writer.
a. Copy book form c. System of writing
b. Line quality d. Significant writing habits
141. Refers to any specimen of writing executed normally without any attempt to
change or control its identifying habits and its usual quality of execution.
a. Natural writing c. Cursive writing
b. Disguised writing d. System of writing
142. Jose Pidal in trying to alter his own signature to hide his identity is using:
a. Natural writing c. Cursive writing
b. Disguised writing d. System of writing
143. Writing in which are for most part joined together.
a. Natural writing c. Cursive writing
b. Disguised writing d. System of writing
144. Usual deviations found between repeated specimen of any individual handwriting
or in the product of any typewriter.
a. Normal variation c. Tremor
b. Natural variation d. Wrong hand writing
145. A person executing a signature while his arm is steadied and assisted produces
a:
a. Guided signature c. Scribble
b. Normal signature d. Handwriting signature
146. A preliminary embellished initial common to capital letters.
a. Embellishment c. Buckle knot
b. Beard d. Diacritic
147. A minute curve which occurs at the end of terminal strokes.
a. Hook c. Loop
b. Spur d. Staff
148. An oblong curve found in small letters f, g, h and I.
a. Hook c. Loop
b. Spur d. Staff
149. The introductory backward stroke added to the start of many capital letters and
which can also be seen occasionally in introductory strokes of small letters.
a. Embellishment c. Buckle knot
b. Beard d. Hitch
150. A loop made as a flourish which is added to a letter.
a. Embellishment c. Buckle knot
b. Beard d. Diacritic
151. Visible record in the writing stroke of the basis movement and manner of holding
the writing instrument.
a. Line quality c. Baseline
b. Rhythm d. Writing pressure
152. Additional unnecessary stroke for ornamental purposes.
a. Embellishment c. Diacritic
b. Hump d. Knot
153. Balance quality of movement of the harmonious recurrence of stress of impulse.
a. Line quality c. Baseline
b. Rhythm d. Writing pressure
154. Refers to the periodic increase in pressure or intermittently forcing the pen
against the paper surface with increase pressure.
 a. Writing pressure c. Pen emphasis
b. Shading d. Natural variation
155. An imaginary line upon which the writing rests.
a. Line quality c. Foot
b. Baseline d. Hitch
156. A signature written by the forger in his own style of handwriting without
attempting to copy to form of the genuine signature.
a. Traced forgery c. Simulated forgery
b. Disguised forgery d. Simple forgery
157. A freehand imitation and regarded as the most skilful type of forgery.
a. Traced forgery c. Simulated forgery
b. Disguised forgery d. Simple forgery
158. Which among the following is an indication of genuineness of handwriting?
a. Continuity c. Skilful writing
b. Smoothness d. Tremor
159. Combination of the basic design of letters and writing movement as taught in
school.
a. Letter form c. Copy book form
b. Line quality d. System of writing
160. Document which is completely written and signed by one person.
a. Genuine documents c. Holographic document
b. Disputed document d. Authentic document
161. A document which contains some changes either as an addition or deletion.
a. Altered document c. Obliterated document
b. Disputed document d. Inserted document
162. Signatures used to acknowledge delivery, purchase of goods and mail.
a. Complete c. Cursory
b. Formal d. Careless scribble
163. It refers to the smearing over a writing to make the original undecipherable.
a. Decipherment c. Obliteration
b. Restoration d. Interlineations
164. A class of signature for routine document or day to day correspondence.
a. Formal c. Cursory
b. Complete d. Careless scribble
165. Refers to a class of signature to acknowledge important documents.
a. Complete c. Informal
b. Cursory d. Careless scribble
166. A process by which a canal like outline is produce on a fraudulent document
underneath the genuine and tracing it with the use of a pointed instrument.
a. Carbon process c. Projection process
b. Indention process d. Transmitted light process
167. A type face defect wherein one side is printed heavier than the rest of its
outline.
a. Off its feet c. Clogged type face
b. Twisted letter d. Rebound
168. It is the visible effect of bodily movement which is almost unconscious
expression of fixed muscular habits reacting from fixed mental impressions.
a. Handwriting c. Typewriting
b. Writing d. writing movement
169. A writing instrument that makes detection of hesitation and pen lifts difficult.
a. Ball point pen c. Iron nutgall ink
b. Fountain pen d. Markers
170. Disconnection between letters or letter combination due to lack of movement
control.
a. Pen lift c. Patching
b. Retouching d. Retracing
171. A distinctive design which is translucent impressed on the paper during
manufacture.
a. Water marks c. Paper design
b. Fiber marks d. Wire marks
172. In utilizing a stereo-graphic photomicrograph, what particular condition is
manifested?
a. Grainy image c. Overlapping image
b. Two image d. Three dimensional image
173. An element which is added to complete another letter.
 a. Spur d. Diacritics
b. Beard hook
174. It is a signature signed at a particular time and place, purpose and normal
writing conditions.
a. Complete signature c. Evidential signature
b. Standard signature d. Model signature
175. Periodic increase in pressure, characterized by widening of the ink stroke.
a. Shading c. Pen lift
b. Pen emphasis d. Pen pressure
176. The most reliable criterion in judging the authenticity of paper money.
a. Quality or sharpness of the engraving
b. Color of the seal
c. Wet strength of the paper
d. Watermarks
177. A coin given the appearance of a legal tender but made inferior or superior
intrinsic value to that of the genuine coin.
a. Priceless coin c. False coin
b. Mutilated coin d. All of these
178. It is a deviation showing free connecting and terminal strokes made by the
momentum of the hand.
a. Tremor c. Genuine tremor
b. Tremors of fraud d. Deterioration
179. Any arcade formed in the body of the letters.
a. Staff c. Diacritics
b. Slant d. Humps
180. A type face ordinarily spaced 10 characters to the horizontal inch.
a. Pica c. Proportional spacing machine
b. Elite d. Adding machine
181. Developed the system of handwriting classification utilized by most police
departments.
a. Lee and Abbey c. Levine
b. Rolando Wilson d. Land steiner
182. A kind of document executed by a person in authority and by private parties but
notarized by competent officials.
a. Official document c. Commercial document
b. Public document d. Private document
183. An act of diminishing the metal value of a genuine coin.
a. False coin c. Priceless coin
b. Counterfeit coin d. Mutilation of coins
184. It refers to the printing surface of a type block.
a. Character c. Pitch
b. Design d. Type face
185. Widening of the ink stroke due to added pressure on a flexible pen point.
a. Shading c. Shading
b. Pen pressure d. All of these
186. It represents the backbone or main stroke of letters.
a. Slant c. Staff
b. Diacritics d. Foot
187. It is the process of making out what is illegible or what has been effaced.
a. Decipherment c. Obliteration
b. Collation d. Examination
188. An act of setting two or more items to weigh their identifying characteristics.
a. Comparison c. Conclusion
b. Collation d. Examination
189. An examination of documents wherein it is viewed with the source of illumination
behind it and the light passing through the paper.
a. Transmitted light examination c. Infrared examination
b. Oblique photography examination d. Ultraviolet examination
190. The art of attempting to interpret the personality of a person from his
handwriting.
a. Questioned Document Examination c. Graphology
b. Polygraphy d. Psychology
191. Identifying typewriter characteristics which can be eliminated by cleaning the
machine or replacing the ribbon.
a. Transitory defect c. Permanent defect
 b. Alignment defect d. Defect
192. A defect in typewrites due to the wear and tear of the type block in which some
letters lean to the left or right of their correct slant.
a. Off its feet c. Twisted letter
b. Clogged type face d. Rebound
193. And angle or inclination of the axis of the letter relative to the baseline.
a. Foot c. Staff
b. Slant d. Hitch
194. A distinct and peculiar character used to identify handwriting to any
identifying factor related to the writing movement itself.
a. Quality c. Skill
b. Line quality d. System of writing
195. Going back over a defective portion of a writing stroke, it is a common defect
in forgeries and is also known as retouching.
a. Patching c. Erasure
b. Smeared over writing d. Interlineations
196. Refers to written documents in the ordinary course of business or in the regular
course of man’s activity. Also known as procured standards.
a. Requested standards c. Standard documents
b. Collected standards d. Holographic documents
197. Also known as “post litel motam” or dictated standards is a document which are
executed and prepared at one time upon request.
a. Requested standards c. Standard documents
b. Collected standards d. Holographic documents
198. Also known as formal signature it is executed in signing contracts,
certifications, checks and other important documents.
a. Complete c. Careless scribble
b. Cursory d. None of these
199. A signature usually executed in the conduct of a person’s daily affairs.
a. Formal c. Informal
b. Cursory d. Both B and C
200. For signing mail, receipts and other insignificant documents such as signatures
executed by celebrities to their fans.
a. Complete c. Careless scribble
b. Cursory d. Informal