Forensic Ballistics Review Questions 9
1. An Assembly of a barrel and action from which a projectile is
discharged by means of a rapidly burning propellant. A. Gunpowder B. Firearm C. Ignition D. Rifle 2. A Discipline of Forensic Science which has as its primary concern to determine if a bullet, cartridge case, or other ammunition component was fired in a particular firearm to the exclusion of all others. A. Griess Test B. Forensic Science C. Individual Characteristics D. Firearms Identification 3. That Part of a Firearm Mechanism that strikes the primer of a cartridge to initiate ignition. A. Hammer B. Hammer Block C. Firing Pin D. Muzzle 4. The Indentation in the primer of a centerfire cartridge case or in the rim of a rimfire cartridge case caused when it is struck by the firing pin. A. Impressed Toolmark B. Striated Toolmark C. Pyrodex D. Firing Pin Impression 5. The Scientific Examination of physical evidence for a court of law. A. Forensic Science B. Firearms Identification C. Individual Characteristics D. Class Characteristics 6. Refers to the Diameter of the barrel on a shotgun in terms of the number of lead balls the size of the bore it would take to weigh one pound. A. Cylinder B. Gauge C. Barrel D. Muzzle 7. A Chemical Test for the detection of nitrates. A. Hampton Test B. Sharapova Test C. Griess Test D. Ivanovich Test 8. The Handle of a Handgun, the portion of the stock to the rear of the trigger on a long gun. A. Handle B. Grip C. Butt D. Stock 9. Any of various powders used in ammunition as a propellant charge. A. Blackpowder B. Whitepowder C. Pyrodex D. Gunpowder 10. Unburned Gunpowder, partially burned gunpowder, and smoke from completely burned gunpowder. A. Pyrodex B. Smokeless powder C. Gunpowder Residues D. Gunshot Residues Answer: 1. B 2. D 3. C 4. D 5. A 6. B 7. C 8. B 9. D 10. C Notes: 1. A Firing Pin is also called a Striker. 2. A Gauge really refers to caliber but is worded as such to refer to a shotgun. 3. 12 Gauge is the diameter of a lead ball weighing 1/12 of a pound. Related Readings:
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