Criminalistics Exam 2 Questions and Answers (120 Questions) | CRIM 202 Hair Fiber Glass Ballistics Fingerprints

This document contains a comprehensive set of approximately 120 criminalistics exam questions and verified answers, focusing on key forensic science topics such as hair and fiber analysis, glass examination, fingerprint identification, and ballistics. The structured question-and-answer format makes it highly effective for revision, exam preparation, and reinforcing core forensic concepts. The material aligns closely with standard forensic science curricula and is strongly linked to textbooks such as Criminalistics: An Introduction to Forensic Science by Richard Saferstein. It covers foundational trace evidence topics including hair structure (cuticle, cortex, medulla) and growth phases (anagen, catagen, telogen) as outlined on page 1, as well as fiber classification (natural vs synthetic) and glass types (tempered, laminated, borosilicate) described across pages 2–3. The document also explains fracture patterns such as radial and concentric fractures, which are critical for forensic glass analysis. This study guide is ideal for students enrolled in Criminalistics (CRIM 202), Forensic Science, Crime Scene Investigation, and Trace Evidence Analysis courses. It is particularly beneficial for undergraduate students in criminal justice, forensic science, and criminology programs preparing for exams or quizzes. Additionally, it may support law enforcement trainees, forensic lab analysts, and individuals pursuing careers in forensic investigation or laboratory science. The document provides in-depth coverage of fingerprint analysis, including pattern types (loops, arches, whorls), ridge characteristics, and advanced identification techniques such as poreoscopy and edgeoscopy (pages 4–5). It also includes latent print development methods such as ninhydrin, cyanoacrylate fuming, and chemical dyes (pages 6–7). Furthermore, it explores ballistics concepts including internal, external, and terminal ballistics, firearm markings, and wound types (pages 7–9), offering both theoretical knowledge and practical forensic applications. This makes it a complete and practical resource for mastering Criminalistics Exam 2 content. Keywords: criminalistics exam 2 questions CRIM 202, hair structure cuticle cortex medulla, hair growth phases anagen catagen telogen, fiber analysis natural synthetic forensic, glass types tempered laminated borosilicate, radial concentric fractures glass analysis, fingerprint patterns loops arches whorls, ACE V forensic identification method, latent print development ninhydrin cyanoacrylate, poreoscopy edgeoscopy ridge analysis, ballistics internal external terminal, firearm markings breech firing pin rifling