FIBALLI 4 - Quiz

1. the full wadcutter profile of this solid lead cuts clean signature in paper targets for precise scoring.

A) Lead round nose
B) Lead wadcutter
C) Lead semi-wadcutter
D) Soft point

2. Exposed lead soft point initiates reliable expansion, provides deeper penetration than hollow point bullets.

A) Lead round nose
B) Lead wadcutter
C) Lead semi-wadcutter
D) Soft point

3. solid lead bullet with the semi-pointed nose. Formed by a swaging process with a sharp shoulder for clean hole punching in paper targets. It is a good choice for general-purpose shooting.

A) Lead round nose
B) Soft point
C) Lead wadcutter
D) Lead semi-wadcutter

4. Precisely engineered copper jacket and the swaged lead core provide the necessary concentricity and balance required for top-level accuracy.

A) Lead semi-wadcutter
B) Lead round nose
C) Soft point
D) Lead wadcutter

5. Bullet designed for rifles exposed lead tip on this bullet and broader point diameter provide rapid, controlled expansion at somewhat lower velocities. Broad wound channel results from expansion up to 200% of the original bullet diameter.

A) Boat tail
B) Full metal jacket boat tail
C) Full metal jacket
D) Hollow point boat tail
E) Soft point

6. Bullet designed for Rifles the lead core of this bullet is enclosed in a heavy copper jacket, which results in little or no expansion and deep penetration.

A) Boat tail
B) Soft point
C) Full metal jacket
D) Full metal jacket boat tail
E) Hollow point boat tail

7. Bullet designed for Rifles same with the full metal jacket with boat tail heel to further reduce drag to improve downrange velocity.

A) Hollow point boat tail
B) Full metal jacket
C) Full metal jacket boat tail
D) Boat tail
E) Soft point

8. extremely accurate hollow point bullet with a pointed aerodynamic design.

A) Soft point
B) Full metal jacket boat tail
C) Hollow point boat tail
D) Full metal jacket
E) Boat tail

9. heel to further reduce drag to improve downrange velocity.

A) Full metal jacket boat tail
B) Soft point
C) Hollow point boat tail
D) Full metal jacket
E) Boat tail

10. Precision balance and exceptional concentricity greatly increase bullet stability to assure superb accuracy.

A) Full metal jacket
B) Boat tail
C) Hollow point boat tail
D) Full metal jacket boat tail
E) Full metal jacket

11. A crime scene investigator finds a loaded revolver on the floor at a shooting scene. Which action must the investigator take first to ensure safety while preserving evidence?

A) Note the position of the hammer, safety, and cylinder before unloading.
B) Place the firearm directly into an airtight plastic bag to prevent contamination.
C) Immediately wipe down the exterior to check for latent fingerprints.
D) Insert a pen into the barrel to lift the weapon safely.

12. A technician needs to mark a recovered semi-automatic pistol for identification. Where is the most appropriate location to scribe the investigator's initials?

A) On the slide or the frame where it will not damage mechanical parts.
B) On the removable plastic magazine floorplate.
C) Inside the barrel rifling using a steel stylus.
D) On the firing pin or breech face.

13. Investigators recover a wet, muddy firearm from a ditch near a suspect's house. How should this specific item be preserved and transported to the laboratory?

A) Cleaned thoroughly with gun oil and scrubbed with a wire brush.
B) Dried quickly using a high-heat hair dryer before packaging.
C) Packaged in a container filled with the original stream or ditch water.
D) Sealed immediately in a non-porous vinyl bag while still wet.

14. A spent fired bullet is embedded in a drywall at a crime scene. What is the correct protocol to extract and preserve this piece of evidence?

A) Pry the bullet out using a flathead screwdriver against the bullet nose.
B) Wash the bullet in soapy water immediately after extraction to remove debris.
C) Dig the bullet out using steel tweezers to ensure a tight grip.
D) Cut out a portion of the drywall around the bullet and carefully chip it away.

15. An investigator recovers a fired bullet jacket from a crime scene that appears to have blood on it. Which packaging method is most appropriate to preserve both the ballistics and biological evidence?

A) Wrap the jacket in soft tissue paper and place it inside a breathable paper pillbox.
B) Place the jacket directly into a sealed plastic bag filled with liquid preservative.
C) Submerge the jacket in a vial of rubbing alcohol to disinfect the biological material
D) Wrap the jacket tightly in aluminum foil and place it in a plastic tube.

16. A forensic specialist needs to mark an intact fired bullet for identification before submitting it to the laboratory. Where should the investigator scratch their initials?

A) Directly across the rifling lands and grooves on the cylindrical body.
B) On the base or the nose of the bullet.
C) Around the entire circumference of the bearing surface.
D) Fired bullets should never be marked directly under any circumstances.

17. Multiple fired bullets are recovered from different locations within the same room. What is the correct procedure for packaging these items?

A) Bind the bullets together with rubber bands to prevent them from hitting each other.
B) Package each bullet in a separate, labeled container to maintain individual chain of custody.
C) Place all bullets together in one container to keep the case files consolidated.
D) Group the bullets by caliber size and place them into shared plastic bags.

18. A crime scene investigator finds a deformed fired bullet stuck between two metal car panels. Which tool is safest to use to avoid creating fake rifling marks on the bullet?

A) A motorized rotary saw
B) Wooden or rubber-tipped forceps
C) Steel needle-nose pliers
D) A serrated hunting knife

19. A fired bullet is found embedded in loose outdoor soil. Before lifting the bullet from the ground, what must the investigator do to ensure proper documentation?

A) Photograph the bullet in situ with a scale and note its exact coordinates.
B) Sift the surrounding soil through a coarse wire mesh immediately.
C) Roll the bullet over to check for any manufacturing stamps on the base.
D) Wash the soil off the bullet surface to confirm it is actually a bullet.

20. A crime scene investigator locates a fired cartridge case on a concrete floor. Which method is most appropriate for picking up the item to protect potential latent fingerprints and DNA?

A) Use bare fingers to pick it up by the sides where the metal is thickest.
B) Slide a metal rod through the primer hole to lift the casing.
C) Use plastic-tipped forceps to grip the casing inside the open mouth or by the rim.
D) Wrap adhesive tape around the entire casing to lift it quickly.

21. A technician needs to physically mark a fired cartridge case for identification before submission to the lab. Where is the correct location to scratch the initials?

A) On the inside of the open mouth or on the side of the case near the mouth.
B) Across the circular firing pin impression.
C) Directly across the primer pocket on the base.
D) Over the extraction groove and rim area.

22. Several fired cartridge cases are found scattered within a small radius at a shooting scene. How should these items be packaged for transport?

A) Taped down next to each other on a piece of cardboard using heavy duct tape.
B) Placed individually into separate paper envelopes or small pillboxes.
C) Dropped together into a loose plastic bag to ensure they stay airtight.
D) Collected together into a single glass jar to keep them from rolling around.

23. An investigator notes that a recovered fired cartridge case has a distinct layer of black soot and burned gunpowder on the exterior. What protocol must be followed regarding this residue?

A) Soak the casing in vinegar to dissolve the soot before packaging.
B) Scrape off the soot with a scalpel and collect the powder flakes in a separate vial.
C) Wipe the casing with a damp cloth to reveal the manufacturer's headstamp clearly.
D) Leave the residue completely intact and package the item carefully to preserve it.

24. A fired cartridge case is found outdoor in wet grass during a rainy day. What is the correct sequence of actions to preserve both toolmark and biological evidence?

A) Wipe the moisture off with a clean towel, then seal it tightly in a Ziploc bag.
B) Submerge it in water inside a sealed jar to keep its environment identical to the scene.
C) Let the cartridge case air-dry at room temperature, then package it in a breathable paper container.
D) Heat the cartridge case with a lighter to dry it instantly, then place it in a plastic tube.

25. During a criminal trial, what is the primary role of a forensic ballistics expert when presenting firearm evidence in a court of law?

A) To provide an objective, scientific opinion based on the comparison of microscopic toolmarks.
B) To determine the legal guilt or innocence of the accused based on the firearm evidence.
C) To cross-examine the defense witnesses regarding the trajectory of the bullet.
D) To file the official criminal charges against the suspect on behalf of the state.

26. Under standard legal frameworks, what requirement must a ballistics expert meet before their scientific testimony can be admitted as evidence in court?

A) The expert must guarantee with absolute 100% certainty that no error is possible.
B) The expert must establish that the methods used are generally accepted within the scientific community.
C) The expert must have personally witnessed the collection of the evidence at the crime scene.
D) The expert must obtain written permission from the defense counsel prior to testing.

27. An investigator fills out a chain of custody form for a recovered firearm. What is the fundamental purpose of maintaining this document?

A) To track every individual who handled the item, ensuring its integrity from the scene to the courtroom.
B) To provide a detailed cost estimate of the laboratory testing for the court records.
C) To allow multiple laboratory technicians to test the evidence simultaneously without logging it.
D) To document the personal contact information of all witnesses present at the shooting.

28. A defense attorney discovers a gap in the chain of custody for a key piece of fired bullet evidence. What is the legal consequence of this breakdown in protocol?

A) The laboratory must re-examine the bullet using a different ballistics expert.
B) The judge will immediately dismiss all criminal charges against the defendant.
C) The ballistics expert will automatically be held in contempt of court and jailed.
D) The evidence may be ruled inadmissible due to the risk of tampering or contamination.

29. A ballistics expert receives a sealed package containing a spent cartridge case. Which action must the expert perform first to properly maintain the chain of custody?

A) Verify the seal integrity, sign the log, and document the condition of the package before opening.
B) Break the seal immediately to inspect the headstamp of the cartridge.
C) Test-fire a matching weapon to create a comparison standard before looking at the evidence.
D) Call the recovering officer to verify their personal opinion on the case profile.

30. During a raid, a rifle is discovered with a chambered cartridge. How should the ammunition evidence be handled and marked?

A) The cartridge should be left in the chamber during transit for context.
B) The cartridge should be removed and marked on the nose of the bullet or the side of the case.
C) The base of the cartridge casing should be deeply engraved with the case number.
D) The live cartridge should be scratched with initials directly on the primer.

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