BSFS Bachelor of Science in Forensic Science MCQ 2

Question 1

Which type of fingerprint pattern is the most common among the general population?

Accepted Answer

Loop

Answer

Loops account for approximately 60-65% of all fingerprint patterns, making them the most common.

Question 2

In forensic toxicology, what does 'postmortem redistribution' refer to?

Accepted Answer

The movement of drugs from tissues into blood after death

Answer

Postmortem redistribution is the movement of drugs from organs and tissues into blood after death, which can complicate interpretation of blood drug concentrations.

Question 3

What is the Locard Exchange Principle?

Accepted Answer

Every contact between two objects results in a transfer of material

Answer

Edmond Locard's principle states that every contact between two objects results in a mutual transfer of trace materials.

Question 4

Which method is most commonly used to determine the caliber of a bullet recovered from a crime scene?

Accepted Answer

Physical measurement with a micrometer

Answer

A micrometer or caliper is used to physically measure the diameter of a bullet to determine its caliber.

Question 5

In forensic entomology, which insect stage is most useful for estimating the minimum postmortem interval (PMI)?

Accepted Answer

Oldest larval stage or empty puparia

Answer

The oldest larval stage or empty puparia indicates the maximum time since colonization began, establishing the minimum PMI.

BSFS - Bachelor of Science in Forensic Science Practice Test

BSFS - Bachelor of Science in Forensic Science Practice Test

BSFS Bachelor of Science in Forensic Science MCQ 2