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FSC100 Final Exam Questions With Correct
Answers
In 1984, _______________ became the first person to make a breakthrough in DNA exclusion: -
answer✔Sir Alec Jeffreys
Humans inherit a genome of 20 chromosomes from each parent for a total of 40. - answer✔False
In Canada, after voluntary DNA is used in an investigation, samples that do not lead to a
conviction are: - answer✔Destroyed
In Canada, sexual crimes and murder fall into the category of ___________________________,
meaning a DNA sample of the convicted perpetrator is automatically added to the Convicted
Offender Index. - answer✔Primary Offences
The reliability of DNA as a gold standard of forensic science was published in the 2009: -
answer✔National Academy of Sciences (NAS) report
Which website confirms that an article or journal is peer reviewed? - answer✔Ulrichsweb.com
According to the textbook, which DNA typing method examines smaller regions of repeated
sequences, thus requiring less DNA, and being less time consuming? - answer✔STR Analysis
DNA data is totally individualizing, except in identical twins. - answer✔True
DNA can be extracted from any fluid that has a cell with a: - answer✔Nucleus
"Get it! At UTL" refers to the link in Google Scholar that redirects you to Scholar's Portal, to
obtain an article: - answer✔True
Serology techniques are used to screen evidence items for the presence and type of: -
answer✔Bodily fluid deposition
The National DNA Databank is responsible for two indices: The Convicted Offender Index
(COI), and the: - answer✔The Crime Scene Index (CSI)
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In a buccal swab, DNA samples are extracted from: - answer✔Cheek cells
Which of the following is not a nitrogen-containing base of DNA: - answer✔Fluorine
What is defined as the study and uniqueness of friction ridge structures and formations? -
answer✔Advanced Ridgeology
In Canada, fingerprints are defined as both the friction skin pattern formation found on human
skin, as well as the impression or mark left on a surface after having had contact with fingers. -
answer✔True
Which of the following is not one of the four premises of friction ridge identification? -
answer✔Ridges are persistent after death, allowing for ID during decomposition
Volar skin is the name for non-friction skin that, unlike fingers, does not assist in the ability to
hold items or provide traction. - answer✔False
In 1892, which cousin of Charles Darwin was responsible for the acceptance of the use of
fingerprints for personal identification? - answer✔Sir Frances Galton
Which of the following is not an attribute of friction-skin? - answer✔Relief
What can affect composition of fingerprint secretions? - answer✔Rate of sweat (excessive
sweating), dietary habits, age
Like DNA, fingerprint patterns are inherited combination derived from both parents. -
answer✔True
Like DNA, identical twins have the same fingerprint patterns. - answer✔False
Which of the following is not a basic fingerprint pattern type: - answer✔Delta
Pore size, pore shape and edge shape are attributes of what level of friction ridge detail? -
answer✔3rd Level
Visible fingerprints found at a crime scene are known as: - answer✔Patent
A fingerprint formed by the removal of material from the surface (ie. dust) is called a: -
answer✔Negative Impression
The acronym for fingerprinting examination, that ensures a reliable investigation, is known as: -
answer✔ACE-V
10/3/2024 9:54 PM
FSC100 Final Exam Questions With Correct
Answers
In 1984, _______________ became the first person to make a breakthrough in DNA exclusion: -
answer✔Sir Alec Jeffreys
Humans inherit a genome of 20 chromosomes from each parent for a total of 40. - answer✔False
In Canada, after voluntary DNA is used in an investigation, samples that do not lead to a
conviction are: - answer✔Destroyed
In Canada, sexual crimes and murder fall into the category of ___________________________,
meaning a DNA sample of the convicted perpetrator is automatically added to the Convicted
Offender Index. - answer✔Primary Offences
The reliability of DNA as a gold standard of forensic science was published in the 2009: -
answer✔National Academy of Sciences (NAS) report
Which website confirms that an article or journal is peer reviewed? - answer✔Ulrichsweb.com
According to the textbook, which DNA typing method examines smaller regions of repeated
sequences, thus requiring less DNA, and being less time consuming? - answer✔STR Analysis
DNA data is totally individualizing, except in identical twins. - answer✔True
DNA can be extracted from any fluid that has a cell with a: - answer✔Nucleus
"Get it! At UTL" refers to the link in Google Scholar that redirects you to Scholar's Portal, to
obtain an article: - answer✔True
Serology techniques are used to screen evidence items for the presence and type of: -
answer✔Bodily fluid deposition
The National DNA Databank is responsible for two indices: The Convicted Offender Index
(COI), and the: - answer✔The Crime Scene Index (CSI)
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10/3/2024 9:54 PM
In a buccal swab, DNA samples are extracted from: - answer✔Cheek cells
Which of the following is not a nitrogen-containing base of DNA: - answer✔Fluorine
What is defined as the study and uniqueness of friction ridge structures and formations? -
answer✔Advanced Ridgeology
In Canada, fingerprints are defined as both the friction skin pattern formation found on human
skin, as well as the impression or mark left on a surface after having had contact with fingers. -
answer✔True
Which of the following is not one of the four premises of friction ridge identification? -
answer✔Ridges are persistent after death, allowing for ID during decomposition
Volar skin is the name for non-friction skin that, unlike fingers, does not assist in the ability to
hold items or provide traction. - answer✔False
In 1892, which cousin of Charles Darwin was responsible for the acceptance of the use of
fingerprints for personal identification? - answer✔Sir Frances Galton
Which of the following is not an attribute of friction-skin? - answer✔Relief
What can affect composition of fingerprint secretions? - answer✔Rate of sweat (excessive
sweating), dietary habits, age
Like DNA, fingerprint patterns are inherited combination derived from both parents. -
answer✔True
Like DNA, identical twins have the same fingerprint patterns. - answer✔False
Which of the following is not a basic fingerprint pattern type: - answer✔Delta
Pore size, pore shape and edge shape are attributes of what level of friction ridge detail? -
answer✔3rd Level
Visible fingerprints found at a crime scene are known as: - answer✔Patent
A fingerprint formed by the removal of material from the surface (ie. dust) is called a: -
answer✔Negative Impression
The acronym for fingerprinting examination, that ensures a reliable investigation, is known as: -
answer✔ACE-V
