Wound Ballistics Quiz
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What contributes to tissue damage in wound ballistics?

  • Bullet color and shape
  • Bullet weight and texture
  • Bullet size and deformity (correct)
  • Bullet speed and trajectory

    • What happens to hollow point and soft nose bullets on impact?

  • They ricochet off the surface
  • They flatten out and result in larger surface area involved (correct)
  • They break into smaller pieces
  • They remain intact and penetrate deeper

    • What is the term used to describe the forward motion of a bullet indenting the skin and abrading the margin of entry wound?

  • Tattooing
  • Abraded margin (correct)
  • Singeing
  • Smudging

    • What is the term used to describe the blackening deposition of soot from partially burnt gases?

    <p>Smudging</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term used to describe the unburned, partially burned and burning propellant grains abrading and embedding in skin?

    <p>Tattooing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term used to describe the burning hot gases from muzzle at close range?

    <p>Singeing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term used to describe the skin impact against muzzle produced by discharge gases or temporary cavity formation in contact and near contact fire?

    <p>Muzzle impression</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term used to describe the abrasion collar/marginal abrasion/contusion ring/abrasion ring caused by the forward motion of a bullet?

    <p>Abraded margin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to a larger bullet in wound ballistics?

    <p>It has more resistance and creates a larger permanent tract</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to unburned, partially burned and burning propellant grains in wound ballistics?

    <p>They abrade and embed in skin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of a questioned document?

    <p>A document in which the contents appearing therein are questionable, seemingly untrue, or contested</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the origin of the term 'document'?

    <p>It was derived from the French word 'documentum', which means lesson or example</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a holograph document?

    <p>A document that is completely handwritten and signed by one person</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the responsibility of a document examiner?

    <p>To identify handwriting and other marks that may affect the authenticity of the document</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the scientific process of investigating questioned/disputed documents called?

    <p>Document examination</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of a fraud investigator in document examination?

    <p>To focus on the money trail and criminal intent of the person using the document being questioned</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of a questioned document?

    <p>A document in which contents appearing therein are questionable, seemingly untrue, or contested either in whole or in part with respect to their authenticity, identity or origin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the origin of the term 'document'?

    <p>From the Latin word 'docere', which means to teach</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a holograph document?

    <p>A document that is completely handwritten and signed by one person</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the responsibility of a document examiner?

    <p>To investigate questioned/disputed documents and scrutinize the writing materials and instrument used, ink, handwriting and other marks that may affect the authenticity of the document</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a fraud investigator?

    <p>A person who focuses on the money trail and criminal intent of the person using the document being questioned</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the difference between a document examiner and a paper and ink specialist?

    <p>A document examiner specializes in handwriting identification, while a paper and ink specialist has expertise on date, type, source, and/or cataloguing various types of paper watermarks, ink, printing/copy/fax machines computer cartridges, etc.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Wound Ballistics

    • Tissue damage is contributed by the forward motion of the bullet, temporary cavity formation, and the deposition of soot and propellant grains in the skin.
    • Hollow point and soft nose bullets mushroom or deform on impact, causing larger wound cavities.

    Bullet Impact

    • The forward motion of a bullet indenting the skin and abrading the margin of the entry wound is called a "abrasion collar" or "marginal abrasion".
    • The burning hot gases from the muzzle at close range can cause additional damage to the skin.

    Bullet Composition

    • Larger bullets cause larger wound cavities due to their increased size and kinetic energy.
    • Unburned, partially burned, and burning propellant grains can abrade and embed in the skin, causing additional damage.

    Document Examination

    • A questioned document is a document whose authenticity or validity is disputed.
    • The term "document" originates from the Latin word "documentum", meaning "lesson" or "teaching".
    • A holograph document is a document written entirely in the handwriting of the signer.
    • The responsibility of a document examiner is to investigate and provide expert opinion on the authenticity of disputed documents.
    • The scientific process of investigating questioned documents is called Questioned Document Examination (QDE).
    • A fraud investigator specializes in investigating fraudulent documents and identifying forgeries.
    • The main difference between a document examiner and a paper and ink specialist is that a document examiner focuses on the handwriting, signatures, and other aspects of a document, while a paper and ink specialist focuses on the physical materials used in the document.

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    Test your knowledge of wound ballistics with this quiz! Learn about the factors that contribute to tissue damage, including bullet size and deformity. Challenge yourself to identify terms like abraded margin and understand the forward motion of a bullet on impact. This quiz is perfect for anyone interested in the science behind bullet wounds.

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