Fsc100 Exam Review Questions With
Correct Answers 2025
In 1984, _________ became the first person to make a breakthrough in DNA exclusion:
- ANSWER- Sir Alec Jefferys
Humans inherit a genome of 20 chromosomes from each parent for a total of 40. -
ANSWER- False (humans inherit a genome of 23 chromosomes, for a total of 46)
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 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 is 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 for the presence and type of -
ANSWER- Body fluid deposition
The National DNA Databank is responsible for two indices: the Convicted Offender
Index (COI) and the: - ANSWER- The Crime Scene Index (CSI)
In a buccal swab, DNA samples are extracted from: - ANSWER- Cheek cells (buccal
means cheek or mouth)
, 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 (the
part that's incorrect in this is the 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 (Volar skin is friction skin)
In 1892, which cousin of Charles Darwin was responsible for the acceptance of the use
of fingerprints for personal identification? - ANSWER- Sir Francis Galton
Which of the following is not an attribute of friction-skin? - ANSWER- Relief
Which of the following can affect the composition of fingerprint secretions? - ANSWER-
All of the above
Like DNA, fingerprint patterns are inherited combination derived from both parents -
ANSWER- True
Like DNA, identical twins have the same fingerprints - 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- Latent
A fingerprint formed by the removal of material from the surface (i.e. dust) is called a: -
ANSWER- Negative impression
The acronym for fingerprinting examination, that ensures a reliable investigation, is
known as: - ANSWER- ACE-V
According to the definition of fingerprint identification, if two partial fingerprints are non-
continuous, they can be joined together to make a sequence print. - ANSWER- False
Correct Answers 2025
In 1984, _________ became the first person to make a breakthrough in DNA exclusion:
- ANSWER- Sir Alec Jefferys
Humans inherit a genome of 20 chromosomes from each parent for a total of 40. -
ANSWER- False (humans inherit a genome of 23 chromosomes, for a total of 46)
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 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 is 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 for the presence and type of -
ANSWER- Body fluid deposition
The National DNA Databank is responsible for two indices: the Convicted Offender
Index (COI) and the: - ANSWER- The Crime Scene Index (CSI)
In a buccal swab, DNA samples are extracted from: - ANSWER- Cheek cells (buccal
means cheek or mouth)
, 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 (the
part that's incorrect in this is the 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 (Volar skin is friction skin)
In 1892, which cousin of Charles Darwin was responsible for the acceptance of the use
of fingerprints for personal identification? - ANSWER- Sir Francis Galton
Which of the following is not an attribute of friction-skin? - ANSWER- Relief
Which of the following can affect the composition of fingerprint secretions? - ANSWER-
All of the above
Like DNA, fingerprint patterns are inherited combination derived from both parents -
ANSWER- True
Like DNA, identical twins have the same fingerprints - 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- Latent
A fingerprint formed by the removal of material from the surface (i.e. dust) is called a: -
ANSWER- Negative impression
The acronym for fingerprinting examination, that ensures a reliable investigation, is
known as: - ANSWER- ACE-V
According to the definition of fingerprint identification, if two partial fingerprints are non-
continuous, they can be joined together to make a sequence print. - ANSWER- False
