BALLISTIC -FINAL
  • 1. What are class characteristics in firearms?
A) Properties determined before manufacture based on design specifications
B) Characteristics that change with each firing
C) Individual marks found only on fired bullets
D) Features that develop after manufacturing through use
  • 2. How many lands and grooves are most common in modern firearms?
A) 2 to 3
B) 5 to 6
C) 7 to 8
D) 3 to 4
  • 3. Which type of rifling has 4 lands and grooves with equal width?
A) Colt
B) Smith and Wesson
C) Steyer Type
D) Carbine Type
  • 4. What distinguishes Webley rifling from other types?
A) 7 lands and grooves with groove width 3x land width
B) 4 lands and grooves with equal width
C) 5 lands and grooves with right twist
D) 6 lands and grooves with left twist
  • 5. In the Browning rifling type, what is the relationship between groove and land width?
A) Groove is twice as wide
B) Equal width
C) Land is twice as wide
D) Groove is three times wider
  • 6. What causes skid marks on fired bullets?
A) Initial movement from chamber to barrel before rotation
B) Contact with magazine lips
C) Poor barrel alignment
D) Excessive barrel wear
  • 7. What are stripping marks indicative of?
A) Normal firing conditions
B) Perfect barrel alignment
C) Near center of primer cup
D) Worn-out rifling
  • 8. Where is the firing pin mark typically located in a center fire cartridge ?
A) On the case body
B) On the rim
C) At the cartridge mouth
D) Near center of primer cup
  • 9. Which mark are considered primary for identification purposes?
A) Chamber and shearing marks
B) Firing pin and breech face mark
C) Magazine lip and chamber marks
D) Ejector and extractor marks only
  • 10. What causes breech face marks?
A) Magazine insertion
B) Forward movement of bullet
C) Extraction process
D) Backwards movement against breech face
  • 11. What are class characteristics in firearm ?
A) Properties determined before manufacture
B) Feature that develop after manufacture
C) Individual markings from use
D) Random imperfection from machining
  • 12. Which of following is NOT a class characteristics of firearm
A) Wear pattern from regular use
B) Direction of twist
C) Bore diameter
D) Number of land and grooves
  • 13. Individual characteristics of firearm are_________?
A) Feature arising post- manufacture
B) Standard specification
C) Design specifications
D) Predetermined by manufacturers
  • 14. The bore diameter of a firearm is also known as______?
A) The groove width
B) The pitch rifling
C) The land elevation
D) The caliber or gauge
  • 15. In modern firearms, how many lands and grooves are most common?
A) Three to four
B) Nine to ten
C) Five to six
D) Seven to eight
  • 16. What are lands is a firearm?
A) The depressed portions of the bore
B) The complete barrel length
C) The elevated portion of the bore
D) The space between grooves
  • 17. Grooves in firearms are defined as______?
A) The elevated portion between lands
B) The depressed portions between lands
C) The rifling pitch
D) The bore diameter
  • 18. The width of land is calculated by______?
A) Subtracting groove width from circumference
B) Measuring the bore diameter
C) Measuring the groove depth
D) Adding all groove width
  • 19. What is the pitch of rifling
A) The depth of the grooves
B) The bore diameter measurements
C) The distance for complete rifling turn
D) The width of the lands
  • 20. Groove depth is typically ______?
A) Several inches depth
B) A few thousandths of an inch deep
C) One centimeter deep
D) One inch deep
  • 21. Which characteristic is measured in term of complete turns?
A) Bore diameter
B) Land width
C) Pitch of rifling
D) Groove depth
  • 22. The number of lands and grooves in firearms can range from____?
A) 3to8
B) 6to8
C) 1to3
D) 12to15
  • 23. Individual characteristics of firearm can result from_____?
A) Pre-manufacturing decision
B) Original design specifications
C) Standard measurements
D) Machine imperfection
  • 24. The height of land is equal to_______?
A) The rifling pitch
B) The groove depth
C) The bore diameter
D) The groove width
  • 25. Class characteristics are important because they_____?
A) Determine firing speed
B) Indicate manufacturing
C) Show wear pattern
D) Aid in firearms identification
  • 26. Which is determined after manufacturing
A) Number of groove
B) Direction of twist
C) Machine imperfection
D) Bore diameter
  • 27. The primary purpose of land and grooves is to________?
A) Reduce recoil
B) Impart spin to the bullet
C) Increase barrel strength
D) Decrease barrel wear
  • 28. Security features in firearms are considered ______?
A) Class characteristics
B) Manufacturer specifications
C) Individual characteristics
D) Design specifications
  • 29. The direction of twist is_____?
A) A class characteristics
B) A usage pattern
C) A post- manufacture feature
D) An individual characteristics
  • 30. Fired bullet should be marked by the recovering officer with his initials in the .
A) nose or ogive
B) Nose
C) Mouth
D) Ogive
  • 31. It is generally found on the primer cup.
A) Extractor mark
B) Firing pin Mark
C) Shearing mark
D) Magazine lip mark
  • 32. Which type of rifling has four lands and grooves with equal width and right twist?
A) Carbine type
B) Steyer type
C) Smith and Wesson
D) Colt
  • 33. In webley rifling, how many lands and grooves are present?
A) Four
B) Seven
C) Five
D) Six
  • 34. What distinguishes Colt rifling from Browning rifling?
A) Number of lands and grooves
B) Width ratio of grooves to lands
C) All of the above
D) Direction of twist
  • 35. Which rifling type has five lands and grooves with equal width?
A) Winchester
B) Steyer type
C) Carbine type
D) Smith and Wesson
  • 36. The Winchester rifling pattern feature_______?
A) Six land and grooves ,left twist grooves 3xwider than lands
B) Six lands and grooves, left twist
C) Seven lands and grooves , right twist
D) Four lands and grooves , right twist
  • 37. What is the groove -to - land width ratio in Carbine Type rifling?
A) 1:1
B) 3:1
C) 4:1
D) 2:1
  • 38. Which rifling type uses a left -hand twist ?
A) Colt
B) Webley
C) Browning
D) Winchester
  • 39. In browning rifling,what is the relationship between grooves and land width
A) Lands are twice as wide as grooves
B) Grooves are three time winder than lands
C) Equal width
D) Grooves are twice as wide as lands
  • 40. The Webley rifling pattern in characterized by______?
A) 6 land and grooves , right twist
B) 7 lands and grooves, right twist , grooves 3xwider wider than lands
C) 6 lands and grooves , left twist
D) 7 lands and grooves , left twist
  • 41. Which rifling type has the same number of lands and grooves as Colt but differs in twist direction ?
A) Winchester
B) Carbine Type
C) Browning
D) Smith and Wesson
  • 42. What are land marks on a fired bullet?
A) Marks from poorly aligned barrels
B) Marks caused by the grooves of the barrel
C) Depression caused by elevated portions of the bore
D) Marks from forward movement in revolvers
  • 43. Which type of marks are specifically associated with revolvers?
A) Skid marks
B) Stripping marks
C) Land marks
D) Grooves marks
  • 44. What causes stripping marks on bullets ?
A) Worn- on out
B) Chamber irregularities
C) Poor cylinder alignment
D) Excessive barrel oiling
  • 45. Shaving marks on bullets are typically associated with _________?
A) Rifles
B) Revolver
C) Automatic pistol
D) Shotguns
  • 46. Which marks are found on bullet passing through an oily barrel?
A) Stripping marks
B) Shaving marks
C) Slippage marks
D) Skid marks
  • 47. Where is the firing pin mark located on a center fire cartridge?
A) Near center of primer cup
B) On the extracting groove
C) Near the rim
D) On the case body
  • 48. What causes breech face marks ?
A) Backwards movement against breech face
B) Magazine pressure
C) Ejection mechanism
D) Forward movement of the bullet
  • 49. Extractor marks are found in which part of the cartridge case?
A) Primer cup
B) Rim cavity
C) Extracting groove
D) Case body
  • 50. Which marks are specifically associated with automatic firearms?
A) Ejection marks
B) Chamber marks
C) Magazine lip marks
D) Shearing marks
  • 51. What is another name for shearing marks ?
A) Auxiliary firing pin mark
B) Testiary firing pin Mark
C) Secondary firing pin mark
D) Primary firing pin mark
  • 52. Magazine lip marks appear on which part of the cartridge?
A) Primer surface
B) Case body
C) Two side of the rim
D) Extracting groove
  • 53. What causes chamber marks on fired cartridge cases?
A) Magazine pressure
B) Chamber wall irregularities
C) Firing pin impact
D) Extractor movement
  • 54. In the absence of firing pin and breech face marks, which two marks Serve as secondary identification features?
A) Magazine lip and chamber marks
B) Shearing and stripping marks
C) Ejector and extractor marks
D) Land and grooves marks
  • 55. Skid marks on bullets are typically found in which location?
A) Throughout the bullet
B) Middle section
C) Posterior portion
D) Anterior portion
  • 56. The number of groove marks on a bullet correspondence ________?
A) The same number as land marks
B) Half the number of land marks
C) No specific correlation
D) Twice the number of land marks
  • 57. What characterizes slippage marks versus stripping marks ?
A) Slippage occurs in oversized barrels,stripping in worn- out barrel
B) Slippage occurs in clean barrels,stripping in dirty barrel
C) Slippage occurs in rifles, stripping in revolvers
D) Slippage occurs in new barrels, stripping old barrel
  • 58. Where would you find firing pin marks in a rim - fire cartridge?
A) Extracting groove
B) Case body
C) Rim cavity
D) Center of primer
  • 59. Which marks are considered primary for firearms identification?
A) Ejector and extractor marks
B) Land and groove marks
C) Firing pin and breech face marks
D) Chamber and magazine marks
  • 60. What typically causes shaving marks revolvers ?
A) Worn - out rifling
B) Corroded chamber walls
C) Excessive oil in barrel
D) Misaligned cylinder and barrel
  • 61. What is the primary challenge when determining the caliber of a fired bullet ?
A) Time elapsed since firing
B) Bullet deformation upon impact
C) Manufacturing variation in ammunition
D) Environmental factors affecting the bullet
  • 62. When examining fired shells to match them to a specific fire arms , which characteristic is most reliable ?
A) Primer strike marks
B) Shell case color
C) Overall shell length
D) Powder residue patterns
  • 63. In determining whether a bullet was fired from a suspected firearms , which marking is most crucial ?
A) Land and groove impression
B) Bullet weight
C) Bullet composition
D) Ejector marks
  • 64. What is a key limitations when comparing two fired shells from different creme scense
A) Weather conditions during firing
B) Time difference between firings
C) Different ammunition manufacturers
D) Storage condition of shells
  • 65. When assessing if a firearm is serviceable ,which factor is NOT typically considered?
A) Serial number condition
B) Safety mechanism operation
C) Barrel integrity
D) Trigger mechanism functionality
  • 66. What technique in most reliable for comparing multiple fired bullets?
A) Digital imaging analysis
B) Chemical composition testing
C) Weight measurements
D) Comparison microscope
  • 67. In examining fired shells,what can indicate they were fired from the same weapon?
A) Similar gunpowder residue
B) Same manufacturer marks
C) Similar oxidation pattern
D) Identical breech face marks
  • 68. Which factor can complicate bullet - to firearms matching?
A) Storage temperature
B) Firearms cleaning history
C) Lead fouling in the barrel
D) Ammunition brand difference
  • 69. When determining bullet caliber from a fired specimen ,what is most important?
A) Bullet diameter measurements
B) Bullet material composition
C) Bullet color
D) Bullet weight
  • 70. What is a critical consideration when comparing fired shells from revolvers versus semi- automatic pistols?
A) Primer depth
B) Shell rotation patterns
C) Case length
D) Extractions marks
  • 71. What does the acronym M-A-C warn against in handling ballistic evidence
A) Marking,analyzing , and collecting
B) Managing,authenticating ,and cataloging
C) Mutilating,altering nature , and contaminating
D) Moving ,arranging , and cleaning
  • 72. Where should marking be placed on fired bullets ?
A) On the rifling marks
B) Along the bullets length
C) On the bullet circumstances only
D) At that nose ogive or base
  • 73. Which of the following in NOT an acceptable location for making fired shells ?
A) On the body of the shell
B) On the firing pin impression
C) Inside near the open . Mouth
D) Outside,near the open mouth
  • 74. For a revolver which three main parts must be marked ?
A) Trigger,hammer,and grip
B) Barrel, cylinder ,and frame
C) Magazine ,slide ,and sight
D) Chamber,stock and muzzle
  • 75. What letter should never be used when marking ballistic evidence?
A) Z
B) O
C) X
D) Y
  • 76. Who is responsible for marking ballistic evidence ?
A) The recovering officer
B) The lab technician
C) The forensics specialist
D) The lead investigator
  • 77. When marking evidence where should the marks be placed?
A) On parts the can never be replaced
B) On the exterior only
C) On any visible surface
D) On replaceable parts
  • 78. For the pistol which component is marked instead of the cylinder?
A) Trigger guard
B) Slide
C) Magazine
D) Hammer
  • 79. Which action is permissible when handling ballistic evidence?
A) Making permanent marks with officer initials
B) Using chemical cleaners to preserve evidence
C) Making temporary marks for identification
D) Altering the evidence for better storage
  • 80. What is primary function of the analytical of torsion instrument in firearms examination
A) To determine weight of bullets and pellets
B) To measure bullet diameter
C) To examine barrel rifling
D) To compare fired shell
  • 81. The bullet comparison microscope allows examiners to ________?
A) Take photograph automatically
B) Simultaneously view two spicemen
C) Only examine one bullet at at time
D) Measure bullet weight
  • 82. Which characteristic best describes the stereoscopic microscope main use?
A) Viewing large solid surface
B) Determining rifling pitch
C) Measuring bullet weight
D) Internal barrel examinations
  • 83. What is a key feature of the shadowgraph ?
A) It uses cotton for bullet recovery
B) It measure barrel length
C) It determine bullet weight
D) It has multiple microscope lenses
  • 84. What advantage does the comparison projector offer over traditional microscope ?
A) Reduced eye train due to screen projection
B) Higher magnification capability
C) Better measurements accuracy
D) Faster processing time
  • 85. The bullet recovery box is filled with_______
A) Steel plate
B) Sand
C) Water
D) Ordinary cotton
  • 86. What does helixometer measure?
A) Distance traveled in one complete rotation
B) Bullet diameter
C) Bullet weight
D) Barrel length
  • 87. How does a micrometers differ from a caliper?
A) It's used for more precise measurements
B) Its used for weight measurements
C) It can only measure barrel length
D) It's used for large measurements only
  • 88. Which measurement is NOT typically made using a caliper ?
A) Bullet diameter
B) Barrel length
C) Rifli pitch
D) Shell casing length
  • 89. The onoscope s primary function is to______________
A) Measure bullet diameter
B) Compare fired bullet
C) Examine internal barrel surface
D) Determine bullet weight
  • 90. What is the main purpose of Tah taper gauge
A) Measuring bullet weight
B) Comparing fired shell
C) Measuring rifling pitch
D) Determining bore diameter
  • 91. The bullet recovery box minimum length requirements?
A) 12 inches
B) 129inches
C) 39 inches
D) 24inches
  • 92. Which instrument allows for photographic documentation of comparison?
A) Micrometer
B) Helicometer
C) Taper gauge
D) Comparison projector
  • 93. The shadowgraph is particularly useful for determining _________
A) Class characteristics
B) Bullet weight
C) Barrel length
D) Bore diameter
  • 94. Which instrument has a tiny lamp at its terminal portion?
A) Helixometer
B) Taper gauge
C) Onoscope
D) Shadowgraph
  • 95. The thickness of steel plate used in the bullet recovery box is ________
A) 1 inches
B) 1/2 inches
C) 1/8 inches
D) 1/4 inches
  • 96. Which instrument provides a single microscopic Field view ?
A) Taper gauge
B) Stereoscopic microscope
C) Helixometer
D) Bullet comparison microscope
  • 97. The minimum diameter requirements for the bullet recovery boss is ___________
A) 120 inches
B) 39 inches
C) 12 inches
D) 24 inches
  • 98. Which instrument is specifically designed for examining irregularities inside the gun barrel ?
A) Helixometer
B) Micrometer
C) Onoscope
D) Caliper
  • 99. The comparison projector differ from the bullet comparison microscope primarily in its________
A) Magnification capability
B) Measurements accuracy
C) Display method
D) Specimen capacity
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