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UFSC100 FINAL EXAM 2017 QUESTIONSAND ANSWERS
In 1984, _______________ became the first person to make a breakthrough in DNA exclusion: - Sir Alec
Jeffreys
Humans inherit a genome of 20 chromosomes from each parent for a total of 40. - False
In Canada, after voluntary DNA is used in an investigation, samples that do not lead to a conviction are: -
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. -
Primary Offences
The reliability of DNA as a gold standard of forensic science was published in the 2009: - National
Academy of Sciences (NAS) report
Which website confirms that an article or journal is peer reviewed? - 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? - STR Analysis
DNA data is totally individualizing, except in identical twins. - True
DNA can be extracted from any fluid that has a cell with a: - Nucleus
"Get it! At UTL" refers to the link in Google Scholar that redirects you to Scholar's Portal, to obtain an
article: - True
Serology techniques are used to screen evidence items for the presence and type of: - Bodily fluid
deposition
The National DNA Databank is responsible for two indices: The Convicted Offender Index (COI), and the: -
The Crime Scene Index (CSI)
In a buccal swab, DNA samples are extracted from: - Cheek cells
Which of the following is not a nitrogen-containing base of DNA: - Fluorine
What is defined as the study and uniqueness of friction ridge structures and formations? - 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. - True
, Which of the following is not one of the four premises of friction ridge identification? - 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. - False
In 1892, which cousin of Charles Darwin was responsible for the acceptance of the use of fingerprints for
personal identification? - Sir Frances Galton
Which of the following is not an attribute of friction-skin? - Relief
What can affect composition of fingerprint secretions? - Rate of sweat (excessive sweating), dietary
habits, age
Like DNA, fingerprint patterns are inherited combination derived from both parents. - True
Like DNA, identical twins have the same fingerprint patterns. - False
Which of the following is not a basic fingerprint pattern type: - Delta
Pore size, pore shape and edge shape are attributes of what level of friction ridge detail? - 3rd Level
Visible fingerprints found at a crime scene are known as: - Patent
A fingerprint formed by the removal of material from the surface (ie. dust) is called a: - Negative
Impression
The acronym for fingerprinting examination, that ensures a reliable investigation, is known as: - 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. - False
Which of the following describes an "individual" characteristic of shoeprints? - Random occurrences that
change the original structure
Which variables will affect the "sliding scale of probability" in footwear identification? - Whether it is still
in production or not, how many years it was in production, the time since production ended, how many
shoes were produced
What was the method, mentioned in class, for lifting a 2D footprint using fingerprint powder and dental
stone? - The Knaap Method
Which software or database is not part of the automated shoe print identification system? - AFIS
According to the 2009 NAS report, ballistics were noted for being particularly consistent, with a high
degree of certainty. - False
"A break and enter" may include the act of: - Smashing a window and climbing inside a house + stealing
items inside, smashing a window and climbing out of a house after stealing items inside, smashing a
window and climbing inside but getting caught before stealing
According to the textbook, Vacuum Metal Deposition (VMD) can be used to develop fingerprints on
polymer surfaces (like plastic bags) by coating them with: - Gold
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