CJ 2340 - EXAM 2 UPDATED ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS
Question:
1. What are the primary reasons for using super-glue fuming techniques?
a. It stabilizes and preserves the latent fingerprint
b. It is part of the fingerprint processing sequence
c. It makes the print dark so it can be visualized
d. both a and b
Answer:
d. both a and b
Question:
2. Which of the following is not one of the four basic fingerprint surfaces?
Porous Non-porous rough Non-porous smooth Special conditions Specialized wet surfaces
Answer:
Specialized wet surfaces
Question:
3. An alternate light source (forensic light source) can be used in the following ways:
To locate semen, urine, or saliva using ultraviolet light As a crime scene search tool using a broad band
filter To illuminate fingerprints developed with fluorescent powder All of the above
Answer:
All of the above
Question:
4. When recovering a 2-dimensional impression from a porous or non-porous surface, which of the
following methods can be used:
Plaster of Paris Dental stone casting Gelatin lifter or tape None the above
Answer:
Gelatin lifter or tape
Question:
5. Which of the following statement(s) with regard to fingerprints is/are true?
Because they are so fragile, they should be recovered in the initial processing steps at the crime scene
Latent fingerprints are the same as patent fingerprints and they are processed using the same method
Latent prints are easily recovered from human skin and attempts are always successful Search attempts for
fingerprints should be attempted on all surfaces wherever practical
Answer:
Search attempts for fingerprints should be attempted on all surfaces wherever practical
Question:
6. When using an alternate light source, blood absorbs all light and appears black under ultraviolet light.
True False
, Answer:
True
Question:
7. The use of sulfur casting of snow impressions is not recommended has the hot sulfur generally destroys
minutia and detail in the snow prints
True False
Answer:
False
Question:
8. Small particle reagent (SPR) was developed as a method to recover latent prints on wet surfaces
True False
Answer:
True
Question:
9. Understanding and applying light technology should not be attempted at crime scenes and should only
be attempted when someone who is skilled in the application of physics is present
True False
Answer:
False
Question:
10. An electrostatic dust lifting device is used to preserve dust prints on a Mylar-like film.
True False
Answer:
True
Question:
11. A primary aspect of bloodstain pattern analysis is to categorize the various patterns located in the
scene.
True False
Answer:
True
Question:
12. Directionality is evaluated using which of the following:
A)The long axis of the stain and the secondary spatter
B)Scallops, and tails emanating from the stain
C)The deposition of blood in the stain
D) A and B
E)A and C
Answer:
D) A and B
CORRECT ANSWERS
Question:
1. What are the primary reasons for using super-glue fuming techniques?
a. It stabilizes and preserves the latent fingerprint
b. It is part of the fingerprint processing sequence
c. It makes the print dark so it can be visualized
d. both a and b
Answer:
d. both a and b
Question:
2. Which of the following is not one of the four basic fingerprint surfaces?
Porous Non-porous rough Non-porous smooth Special conditions Specialized wet surfaces
Answer:
Specialized wet surfaces
Question:
3. An alternate light source (forensic light source) can be used in the following ways:
To locate semen, urine, or saliva using ultraviolet light As a crime scene search tool using a broad band
filter To illuminate fingerprints developed with fluorescent powder All of the above
Answer:
All of the above
Question:
4. When recovering a 2-dimensional impression from a porous or non-porous surface, which of the
following methods can be used:
Plaster of Paris Dental stone casting Gelatin lifter or tape None the above
Answer:
Gelatin lifter or tape
Question:
5. Which of the following statement(s) with regard to fingerprints is/are true?
Because they are so fragile, they should be recovered in the initial processing steps at the crime scene
Latent fingerprints are the same as patent fingerprints and they are processed using the same method
Latent prints are easily recovered from human skin and attempts are always successful Search attempts for
fingerprints should be attempted on all surfaces wherever practical
Answer:
Search attempts for fingerprints should be attempted on all surfaces wherever practical
Question:
6. When using an alternate light source, blood absorbs all light and appears black under ultraviolet light.
True False
, Answer:
True
Question:
7. The use of sulfur casting of snow impressions is not recommended has the hot sulfur generally destroys
minutia and detail in the snow prints
True False
Answer:
False
Question:
8. Small particle reagent (SPR) was developed as a method to recover latent prints on wet surfaces
True False
Answer:
True
Question:
9. Understanding and applying light technology should not be attempted at crime scenes and should only
be attempted when someone who is skilled in the application of physics is present
True False
Answer:
False
Question:
10. An electrostatic dust lifting device is used to preserve dust prints on a Mylar-like film.
True False
Answer:
True
Question:
11. A primary aspect of bloodstain pattern analysis is to categorize the various patterns located in the
scene.
True False
Answer:
True
Question:
12. Directionality is evaluated using which of the following:
A)The long axis of the stain and the secondary spatter
B)Scallops, and tails emanating from the stain
C)The deposition of blood in the stain
D) A and B
E)A and C
Answer:
D) A and B
