FSC100 EXAM REVIEW
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...
FSC100 EXAM REVIEW
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
Which of the following describes an 'individual' characteristic of shoe prints? -
Answer- Random occurrences that change the original structure
Which variable will affect the 'sliding scale of probability' in footwear identification? -
Answer- All of the above
What was the method, mentioned in class, for lifting a 2D fingerprint using fingerprint
powder and dental stone? - Answer- The Knapp Method
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