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Forensic Science

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The fingerprint classification system used in most English speaking countries was devised by:   show
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Under which circumstances have two people ben found to have identical fingerprints?   show
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It is estimated that there are as many as_____ridge characteristics in an average complete fingerprint.   show
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The most commonly encountered ridge characteristics (used by AFIS) are the:   show
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show No minimum exists. Final determination must be made based on experience and knowledge of expert.  
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show During fetal development  
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The friction skin ridges   show
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Prints that are not readily visible are commonly referred to as   show
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The most common ridge pattern is the   show
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show Dermal papillae  
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show Computerized system for storing and retrieving fingerprint records  
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show plastic  
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show Tile  
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show Protein Material  
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In which order should chemical treatments visualize latent prints be performed? 1)Ninhydrin 2) iodine fuming 3)Physical developer   show
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Superglue fuming is NOT suitible for us on   show
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show take a 1:1 photograph of the print  
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The fingerprint pattern accounting for only 5 percent of all known patterns is the:   show
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What statement is true of a parital fingerprint?   show
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Chemical methods for developing latent fingerprints must be used in the following sequence:   show
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show Single-Shot, revolvers, and semi automatics  
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show is smooth without the grooves and lands found in rifles  
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show bullet will be made to spin and hence have a true and accurate course on leaving the barrel  
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show A, B, and C (all of the above) a: bullets distorted on impact B:lands and grooves subject to wear and tear C:grit and rust can alter markings on bullets fired through same barrel.  
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Generally, the gauage of a shotgun is_____ to the diameter of its barrel:   show
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Distinctive markings of shells and cartridges can be made by the:   show
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show automated screening tools for firearm evidence  
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show directly related  
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show The Greiss test and IR photograph  
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show Less than  
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To prevent the disturbance of latent fingerprints on a firearm, the weapon should be lifted by   show
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show striation markings  
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show taking a photograph and cast of the marks, if necessary  
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Shoe and tire marks impressed into soft earth can be best preserved by   show
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Which of the following is not expected to show any evidential arks or impressionns?   show
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Two elements detected on the hands of an individual who has recently fired a weapon are   show
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show infrared photography  
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The distribution of gunpowder particles and other discharge residues around a bullet hole permits   show
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An imprint may be lifted from a surface at a crime scene using   show
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show individual  
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