Forensic Ballistics Review Questions 13
1. A term applied to a single projectile loaded into a shotshell.
A. Ammo B. Slug C. Round D. Cartridge 2. Refers to modern gunpowder which is really not powder but flakes of nitrocellulose and other substances. A. Smokeless Powder B. Blackpowder C. Sulfur D. Charcoal 3. A Chemical Test to detect the presence of particulate lead or lead vapor around a bullet hole. A. Pyrodex B. Sodium Rhodizonate Test C. Griess Test D. None of the Above 4. A Wood, metal, or plastic frame that holds the barrel and action and allows the gun to be held firmly. A. Stock B. Receiver C. Grip D. Breech 5. A Set of Parallel surface contours on an object caused by a combination of force and motion. A. Striation B. Toolmark C. Rifling D. Headstamp 6. A Short Barreled automatic firearm, most commonly firing pistol ammunition .It is intended for close-range combat. A. Handgun B. Machine gun C. Submachine gun D. Revolver 7. A Tool is placed against an object and enough pressure is applied to the tool so that it leaves an impression in the object. A. Individual characteristics B. Class Characteristics C. Impressed Toolmark D. Striated Toolmark 8. A Tool is placed againsts an object softer than itself and with pressure applied, the tool is moved across the object producing a scrape or series of scratches. A. Individual characteristics B. Class Characteristics C. Impressed Toolmark D. Striated Toolmark 9. The curved Path of a projectile from muzzle to target. A. Trajectory B. Interior Ballistic C. Exterior Ballistic D. Terminal Ballistic 10.The Part of a Firearm mechanism that is moved manually to cause the firearm to discharge. A. Trigger B. Trajectory C. Hammer D. Firing Pin 11. A Cylindrical component that is assembled into the head end of a shotshell. A. Cylinder B. Wad C. Wadcutter D. Semi-Wadcutter Answer: 1. B 2. A 3. B 4. A 5. A 6. C 7. C 8. D 9. A 10. A 11. B |
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