Wound Ballistics Quiz

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What contributes to tissue damage in wound ballistics?

Bullet size and deformity

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

They flatten out and result in larger surface area involved

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

Abraded margin

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

Smudging 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?

Tattooing Signup and view all the answers

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

Singeing 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?

Muzzle impression 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?

Abraded margin Signup and view all the answers

What happens to a larger bullet in wound ballistics?

It has more resistance and creates a larger permanent tract Signup and view all the answers

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

They abrade and embed in skin Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of a questioned document?

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

What is the origin of the term 'document'?

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

What is a holograph document?

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

What is the responsibility of a document examiner?

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

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

Document examination Signup and view all the answers

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

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

What is the definition of a questioned document?

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 Signup and view all the answers

What is the origin of the term 'document'?

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

What is a holograph document?

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

What is the responsibility of a document examiner?

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 Signup and view all the answers

What is a fraud investigator?

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

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

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. Signup and view all the answers

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