Q & A REVIEWER IN CRI 202
1. 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
2. Treats of the attributes or movement of the projectile after leaving the gun muzzle. It is extended
from the muzzle of the gun to the target or any attributes to the motion of the projectile while it is in
flight and before reaching the target.
a. Terminal Ballistics
b. Intermediate Ballistics
c. External Ballistics
d. Internal Ballistics
3. Refers to a shotgun pellets made from lead especially hardened by the addition of a slight amount
of antimony.
a. Bird Shot
b. Buck Shot
c. Chilled Shot
d. Wads
4. The firearm examiner places his markings on the ballistics exhibits before he conducts his
examination. This statement is under what attribute of Forensic Ballistics?
a. Field Examination
b. Field Investigation
c. Technical Examination
d. Technical Investigation
5. Refers to an unregistered firearm, an obliterated or altered firearm, firearm which has been lost or
stolen, illegally manufactured firearms, registered firearms in the possession of an individual other
than the licensee and those with revoked licenses in accordance with the rules and regulations.
a. Antique firearm
b. Illegal firearm
c. Revoked firearm
d. Loose firearm
6. Double-Based Propellant is one of the main classes of smokeless powder, it has its major
ingredients and minor ingredients. What is the purpose of its minor ingredients?
,a. To ensure stability, reduce flash and improve ignitability
b. To reduce recoil, muzzle flash and accuracy
c. To reduce black smoke when fired
d. To ensure terminal accuracy and effective range of the projectile
7. 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
8. Preparing the package and transfer of evidence to crime laboratory for examination. This statement
is under what attribute of Forensic Ballistics?
a. Court Observations
b. Field Investigation
c. Legal Proceedings
d. Technical Investigation
9. Cartridge cases of all types are made by a machine operation known as drawing; crimp is one of
the parts of cartridge case. One among two purposes of crimp is to __________________.
a. holds the bullet, gunpowder, and primer assembled into one unit
b. to support the neck of the cartridge which is evident in a bottleneck type
c. to hold the bullet and prevent it from being pulled out from the shell
d. to limit the forward movement of the cartridge to the chamber
10. Upon arrival at the crime scene, the investigator conducts a general survey of the area. This
statement is under what attribute of Forensic Ballistics?
a. Field Examination
b. Field Investigation
c. Technical Investigation
11. The following are the unlawful acts punishable by Prison Mayor in its maximum period, EXCEPT:
a. Planting of evidence
b. Unlawful Acquisition, or Possession of a major part of a Class-B light weapon
c. Unlawful Acquisition, or Possession of Class-A light weapon
d. None of the aforementioned
12. What is the primary determining factor of the caliber of a bullet?
a. Weight
,b. Diameter
c. length
d. Mass
13. What definition best describes the word bullet?
a. a metallic or non-metallic cylindrical ball propelled from a firearm
b. a metallic or non-metallic tabular container usually made of brass
c. a small metallic missile enclosed in a cartridge, used as the projectile of a gun
d. any object that can be discharged from a weapon, launched, or exploded
14. Refers to the parabola-like flight of the projectile from the time it leaves the muzzle until it hits the
target. It is also described as the actual curve path taken by a bullet during its flight.
a. Accurate Range
b. Effective Range
c. Trajectory
d. Range
15. Refers to the motion, attributes, and characteristics of the bullet while still inside the firearm and it
extends from breech to muzzle point.
a. Interior Ballistics
b. Internal Ballistics
c. External Ballistics
d. Both A and B
16. The bullet is forced to come out of the barrel of the firearm at a tremendously high speed. It is due
to;
a. The expansive force of gases from a burning gunpowder
b. The air that surrounds the bullet while in flight
c. The energy generated by the firearm
d. The type of firearm that makes it high powered weapon
17. What is the difference between a bullet and a cartridge?
a. the bullet is the projectile, while the cartridge holds the bullet, powder, and primer
b. the cartridge is the projectile, while the bullet holds the cartridge, powder, and primer
c. a bullet is larger and used more frequently than a cartridge
d. they are the same thing
18. Subject to the requirements set by RA 10591 and payment of required fees to be determine by
the Chief PNP. Type 4 licensee allows to:
, a. own and possess a minimum of fifteen registered firearms
b. own and possess a maximum of fifteen unregistered firearms
c. own and possess a minimum of fifteen registered firearms
d. own and possess a maximum of fifteen registered firearms
19. The seven problems in forensic ballistics or firearms identification are the following, Except:
a. Given a fired shell: to determine the caliber, type and make of firearm from which the fired cartridge
case was fired
b. Given two or more fired cartridge cases: to determine whether or not they were fired from one and
the same firearm
c. Given a fired cartridge case and a suspected firearm: to determine whether or not the fired
cartridge case was fired from a suspected firearm
d. Given two or more fired bullets: to determine whether or not it is serviceable
20. In wound categories, close range is when:
a. the muzzle point is directly touching the target when the gun is fired
b. the gun is fired, the muzzle point is near closely at the target
c. there is vast range or gap between the muzzle and the target
d. the gun is fired, the muzzle is pointed meters apart from the target
21. It is a sub-field of ballistics that study the motion of projectile or bullet when it hits the target. It
includes the transfer of energy to a target and to determine the effectiveness of the impact.
a. Terminal Ballistics
b. Intermediate Ballistics
c. External Ballistics
d. Internal Ballistics
22. The following are the characteristics of a black powder, except:
a. It consists of irregular grains, which depending on the manufacturing process.
b. Have either a dull or shiny black surface.
c. When fired, it produces a large volume of grayish or white smoke and considerable residue left in
the barrel. In burning, it gives off a large amount of gas.
d. None of the aforementioned
23. Agent Mims has arrived at the crime scene of homicide looking at the cadaver with multiple
gunshot wounds. Cartridge cases are not found at the scene. As a field investigator, the best
conclusion in the given situation is:
a. The culprit quickly picked up the bullet casings after shooting the victim
b. The victim sustained multiple wounds, it is possible that the firearm used was a shotgun
1. 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
2. Treats of the attributes or movement of the projectile after leaving the gun muzzle. It is extended
from the muzzle of the gun to the target or any attributes to the motion of the projectile while it is in
flight and before reaching the target.
a. Terminal Ballistics
b. Intermediate Ballistics
c. External Ballistics
d. Internal Ballistics
3. Refers to a shotgun pellets made from lead especially hardened by the addition of a slight amount
of antimony.
a. Bird Shot
b. Buck Shot
c. Chilled Shot
d. Wads
4. The firearm examiner places his markings on the ballistics exhibits before he conducts his
examination. This statement is under what attribute of Forensic Ballistics?
a. Field Examination
b. Field Investigation
c. Technical Examination
d. Technical Investigation
5. Refers to an unregistered firearm, an obliterated or altered firearm, firearm which has been lost or
stolen, illegally manufactured firearms, registered firearms in the possession of an individual other
than the licensee and those with revoked licenses in accordance with the rules and regulations.
a. Antique firearm
b. Illegal firearm
c. Revoked firearm
d. Loose firearm
6. Double-Based Propellant is one of the main classes of smokeless powder, it has its major
ingredients and minor ingredients. What is the purpose of its minor ingredients?
,a. To ensure stability, reduce flash and improve ignitability
b. To reduce recoil, muzzle flash and accuracy
c. To reduce black smoke when fired
d. To ensure terminal accuracy and effective range of the projectile
7. 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
8. Preparing the package and transfer of evidence to crime laboratory for examination. This statement
is under what attribute of Forensic Ballistics?
a. Court Observations
b. Field Investigation
c. Legal Proceedings
d. Technical Investigation
9. Cartridge cases of all types are made by a machine operation known as drawing; crimp is one of
the parts of cartridge case. One among two purposes of crimp is to __________________.
a. holds the bullet, gunpowder, and primer assembled into one unit
b. to support the neck of the cartridge which is evident in a bottleneck type
c. to hold the bullet and prevent it from being pulled out from the shell
d. to limit the forward movement of the cartridge to the chamber
10. Upon arrival at the crime scene, the investigator conducts a general survey of the area. This
statement is under what attribute of Forensic Ballistics?
a. Field Examination
b. Field Investigation
c. Technical Investigation
11. The following are the unlawful acts punishable by Prison Mayor in its maximum period, EXCEPT:
a. Planting of evidence
b. Unlawful Acquisition, or Possession of a major part of a Class-B light weapon
c. Unlawful Acquisition, or Possession of Class-A light weapon
d. None of the aforementioned
12. What is the primary determining factor of the caliber of a bullet?
a. Weight
,b. Diameter
c. length
d. Mass
13. What definition best describes the word bullet?
a. a metallic or non-metallic cylindrical ball propelled from a firearm
b. a metallic or non-metallic tabular container usually made of brass
c. a small metallic missile enclosed in a cartridge, used as the projectile of a gun
d. any object that can be discharged from a weapon, launched, or exploded
14. Refers to the parabola-like flight of the projectile from the time it leaves the muzzle until it hits the
target. It is also described as the actual curve path taken by a bullet during its flight.
a. Accurate Range
b. Effective Range
c. Trajectory
d. Range
15. Refers to the motion, attributes, and characteristics of the bullet while still inside the firearm and it
extends from breech to muzzle point.
a. Interior Ballistics
b. Internal Ballistics
c. External Ballistics
d. Both A and B
16. The bullet is forced to come out of the barrel of the firearm at a tremendously high speed. It is due
to;
a. The expansive force of gases from a burning gunpowder
b. The air that surrounds the bullet while in flight
c. The energy generated by the firearm
d. The type of firearm that makes it high powered weapon
17. What is the difference between a bullet and a cartridge?
a. the bullet is the projectile, while the cartridge holds the bullet, powder, and primer
b. the cartridge is the projectile, while the bullet holds the cartridge, powder, and primer
c. a bullet is larger and used more frequently than a cartridge
d. they are the same thing
18. Subject to the requirements set by RA 10591 and payment of required fees to be determine by
the Chief PNP. Type 4 licensee allows to:
, a. own and possess a minimum of fifteen registered firearms
b. own and possess a maximum of fifteen unregistered firearms
c. own and possess a minimum of fifteen registered firearms
d. own and possess a maximum of fifteen registered firearms
19. The seven problems in forensic ballistics or firearms identification are the following, Except:
a. Given a fired shell: to determine the caliber, type and make of firearm from which the fired cartridge
case was fired
b. Given two or more fired cartridge cases: to determine whether or not they were fired from one and
the same firearm
c. Given a fired cartridge case and a suspected firearm: to determine whether or not the fired
cartridge case was fired from a suspected firearm
d. Given two or more fired bullets: to determine whether or not it is serviceable
20. In wound categories, close range is when:
a. the muzzle point is directly touching the target when the gun is fired
b. the gun is fired, the muzzle point is near closely at the target
c. there is vast range or gap between the muzzle and the target
d. the gun is fired, the muzzle is pointed meters apart from the target
21. It is a sub-field of ballistics that study the motion of projectile or bullet when it hits the target. It
includes the transfer of energy to a target and to determine the effectiveness of the impact.
a. Terminal Ballistics
b. Intermediate Ballistics
c. External Ballistics
d. Internal Ballistics
22. The following are the characteristics of a black powder, except:
a. It consists of irregular grains, which depending on the manufacturing process.
b. Have either a dull or shiny black surface.
c. When fired, it produces a large volume of grayish or white smoke and considerable residue left in
the barrel. In burning, it gives off a large amount of gas.
d. None of the aforementioned
23. Agent Mims has arrived at the crime scene of homicide looking at the cadaver with multiple
gunshot wounds. Cartridge cases are not found at the scene. As a field investigator, the best
conclusion in the given situation is:
a. The culprit quickly picked up the bullet casings after shooting the victim
b. The victim sustained multiple wounds, it is possible that the firearm used was a shotgun
