UNIVERSIDAD DE DAGUPAN

School of Criminology
2nd Semester,
School Year 2022-2023

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Instructor:________________________________ Date:__________

DEPARTMENTAL EXAMINATION
FORNSIC BALLISTICS
FINAL EXAMINATION
SET A

Instructions:
 Turn off your cell phone/s. Use of CP is not allowed during exam.
 Write ALL YOUR ANSWERS legibly on your ANSWER SHEETS provided.
 Use blue or black pen only. Strictly, NO ERASURES.

1. Refers to spiral grooves that have been formed into the barrel of a firearm. It is the means by which a
firearm imparts a spin to a projectile to gyroscopically stabilize it to improve accuracy.
a. Riffling
b. Recoil
c. Firing mechanism
d. scorching
2. He is the first known maker of carbine.
a. David Williams
b. Oliver Winchester
c. Cavali Sardina
d. Calvin Godard
3. In order to qualify and acquire a license to own and possess a firearm or firearms and ammunition, the
applicant must be a Filipino citizen, at least 18 years old and has gainful work, occupation or business or
has filed an Income Tax Return (ITR) for the preceding year as proof of income, profession, business or
occupation.
A. Absolutely True
B. Absolutely False
C. Partly False
D. Partly True
4. An arbitrary index of the quickness that burning propellant changes into gas.
a. Action
b. Burning rate
c. Energy
d. Chamber pressure
5. He is the father of modern Ballistics.
a. David Williams
b. Oliver Winchester
c. Cavali Sardina
d. Calvin Godard
6. The maximum distance at which a particular gun and cartridges will consistently place all shots in the
standard target for that distance.
a. Accuracy Range
b. Accurate Range
c. Back Curve
d. Bullet Energy
7. These are called pump-action rifles, are loaded with a back-and-forth movement of a rod and handle
beneath the front part of the barrel. When the handle is pulled back, the breech opens and the used
cartridge is thrown out.
a. Bolt action
b. Lever action
c. Slide action
d. Carbine
8. Santos lost his firearm during the trip due to negligence in Davao city and did not notify the authority from
then on. What will be the corresponding penalty of Santos?
A. 10,000 pesos
B. 20, 000 pesos
C. 30, 000 Pesos
D. 50, 000 pesos
9. This is that portion of the bullets trajectory that drops below the critical zone beyond the point blank range.
a. Accuracy Range
b. Accurate Range
c. Back Curve
d. Bullet Energy
10. Who among the following can apply for license to possess a firearm?
A. a judge, but did not passed the drug test
B. lawyer, but did not passed the psychiatric test
C. criminologist, who faces a misdemeanor case
D. engineer, who cannot possess a police clearance
11. This refers to firearms intended to be or primarily designed for individual use or that which is generally
considered to mean a weapon intended to be fired from the hand or shoulder, which are not capable of fully
automatic bursts of discharge.
a. Long firearm
b. short firearm
c. rifle
d. shot gun
12. All types of licenses to possess a firearm shall be renewed every three (3) years.
A. True
B. False
C. Yes
D. No

13. A small type of firearm that can be operated with one hand.
a. Hand gun
b. Carbine
c. Machine gun
d. Air gun
14. Caliber .38 fired bullet found at the crime scene having 5 lands 5 grooves andright hand twist indicate that it
was fired from.
a. Colt c. Remington
b.Browning d. Smith and Wesson
15. A policeman arriving at the crime scene, found a revolver.In reference to this, he should be most careful
a. To see that it is not loaded b. To put the safety lock
c. Not to handle it unnecessarily d. To mark it readily to the barrel
16. Of the following the best method to use in firing a revolver is to keep
a. Both eyes closed b. Only the right eye is open
c. Both eye is open d. Only left eye is open
17. A policeman should fire his pistol.
a. At no time at all b. Primarily to stop at quarrel
c. To impress upon citizen d. Only at the last resort
18. It is parabolic in shape and because the line of the bore is below the line of sight at the muzzle and angled
upward, the bullet's path crosses the line of sight at two locations.
a. Trajectory
b. Bullet trajectory
c. Drift
d. Bullet energy
19. When the “draws” of the revolver is completed, the index finger should?
A. Touch the outside of the trigger guard
B. Grasp the stock
C. Be straighten along the barrel
D. Be inside the trigger guard
20. A revolver to be tested and used in evidence should be picked up by:
A. Inserting a rod or a bar at the bore of the fire arm
B. Grasping the handle with a handkerchief
C. Grasping the barrel with a clean cloth
 D. Inserting a wire or straw through the trigger guard
21. The greatest distance the bullet will travel when the cartridge is fired.
a. Extreme range
b. Terminal ballistics
c. Target range
d. Effective range
22. The authority to import machinery, equipment, and firearm parts and ammunition components for the
manufacture thereof. Firearm parts and ammunition components to be imported shall, however, be limited to
those authorized to be manufactured as reflected in the approved License to Manufacture. The Import
Permit shall be under the administration of the PNP.
A. True
B. False
C. Yes
D. No

23. An imitation firearm used in the commission of a crime shall be considered a real firearm as defined in this
Act and the person who committed the crime shall be punished in accordance with this Act: Provided, That
injuries caused on the occasion of the conduct of competitions, sports, games, or any recreation activities
involving imitation firearms shall not be punishable under RA 10591.
A. True
B. Somewhat false
C. No
D. Absolutely No
24. This refers to the study of the motion of projectiles.
A. Internal Ballistics
B. External Ballistics
C. Forensic Ballistics
D. Ballistics

25. These are loaded by moving a lever under the breech down and back up. The down movement throws out
the used cartridge and cocks the hammer. The up movement inserts a new cartridge into the firing chamber.
a. Bolt action rifle
b. Lever action rifle
c. Slide action rifle
d. Semi automatic rifle
26. It is the origin of the word ‘Ballistics’. A Roman war machine which is a “Gigantic Bow or Catapult”.
A. Ballo
B. Ballein
C. Ballista
D. Both A and B

27. Lesly is a marksman who does not miss the target while at firing range. While aiming the muzzle to the
target and pulls the trigger, the bullet tumbles during its flight hitting the target sideways as a result of not
spinning on its axis.
a. Key-hole shot
b. Initial point
c. Fire
d. Ricochet
28. This is a branch of Forensic Ballistics which studies the bullet or projectile while still inside the barrel.
A. Internal Ballistics
B. External Ballistics
C. Forensic Ballistics
D. Ballistics

29. The Greek word which means “To Throw”

A. Ballo
B. Ballein
C. Ballista
D. Both A and B

30. This is a branch of Forensic Ballistics which studies the bullet or projectile when it is shot from the muzzle of
the firearm to before immediately hitting the target.
 A. Internal Ballistics
B. External Ballistics
C. Forensic Ballistics
D. Ballistics

31. It is defined as the science of firearms identification.

A. Internal Ballistics
B. External Ballistics
C. Forensic Ballistics
D. Ballistics

32. This refers to the rearward movement of the gun caused by an equal and opposite reaction upon firing.
A. Recoil
B. Reburst
C. Ricochet
D. Rear Motion

33. Granger is aiming at the target when the cartridge fails to explode on time or delayed in firing. What is the
term for this in ballistics?
a. Misfire
b. Hangfire
c. Fire
d. Mis-shot
34. This refers to the actual curve path of the bullet.
A. Muzzle Blast
B. Muzzle Energy
C. Trajectory
D. Range

35. While Beatrix is hunting wild pigs, aiming at the target and pulls the trigger suddenly has the unstable
rotating motion of a bullet where it missed the aim target.
a. Yaw
b. Gyroscopic action
c. Hangfire
d. Misfire
36. This refers to the noise or sound created at the muzzle
A. Muzzle Blast
B. Muzzle Energy
C. Trajectory
D. Range

37. This refers to the distance between the muzzle of the firearm and the target.
A. Muzzle Blast
B. Muzzle Energy
C. Trajectory
D. Range

38. Polpol and his dog Kupal are sleeping at peace in the middle of the night when a gunshot noise awaken
them. What is the noise created at the muzzle point of the gun due to the sudden escape of the expanding
gas coming in contact with the air in the surrounding atmosphere at the muzzle point.
a. Muzzle Blast
b. Muzzle Energy
c. Trajectory
d. Range
39. This refers to the energy generated at the muzzle.
A. Muzzle Blast
B. Muzzle Energy
C. Trajectory
D. Range

40. This refers to the rate of speed of the fired bullet.

A. Velocity
 B. Air Resistance
C. Penetration
D. Ricochet

41. This refers to the entry of the bullet inside the target.
A. Velocity
B. Air Resistance
C. Penetration
D. Ricochet

42. The bouncing off or deflection of a bullet from its original trajectory (normal path) after striking a resistant
surface.
A. Velocity
B. Air Resistance
C. Penetration
D. Ricochet

43. This refers to the dragging of the bullet downward due to air resistance.
A. Yawing
B. Inertia
C. Pull of Gravity
D. Aerodynamic Drag

44. This allows a body or mass which is at rest to remain constantly at rest.
A. Yawing
B. Inertia
C. Pull of Gravity
D. Aerodynamic Drag

45. This refers to the downward movement of the bullet after reaching its maximum range.
A. Yawing
B. Inertia
C. Pull of Gravity
D. Aerodynamic Drag

46. This is known as the “Comprehensive Firearms and Ammunition Regulation Act”.
A. R.A. No. 10175
B. R.A. No. 10592
C. R.A. No. 10591
D. R.A. No. 8294
47. It has an action that resembles a bolt used to lock a door. When the bolt on the rifle is pulled back, the used
cartridge is thrown out and the hammer is cocked.
a. Bolt action rifle
b. Lever action rifle
c. Slide action rifle
d. Automatic rifle
48. Upon approval of the license to manufacture or otherwise deal in firearms by the Secretary of the DILG or
the Chief of the PNP as the case may be, the same shall be transmitted to the FEO of the PNP which shall
issue the license in accordance with the approved terms and conditions, upon the execution and delivery by
the applicant of the required bond conditioned upon the faithful compliance on the part of the licensee to the
laws and regulations relative to the business licensed.
A. True
B. False
C. Yes
D. No
49. Which of the following is an automatic weapon that can fire from 400 to 1,600 rounds of ammunition each
minute.
a. Carbine
b. Machine gun
 c. Canon
d. shotgun
50. Consist of a wooden box, 12 “x”12”x 96, with a hinged to cover and with one end open. This long box is
filled with ordinary cotton and separated into sections by cardboard petitions use in ballistics.
A. Firing point box
B. Bullet recovery box
C. Slug collection box
D. All of these
51. Upon the departure from the Philippines of any person whose firearm or ammunition is in the custody of the
FEO of the PNP, the same shall, upon timely request, be delivered to the person through the Collector of
Customs. In the case of a participant in a local sports shooting competition, the firearm must be presented
to the Collector of Customs before the same is allowed to be loaded on board the carrier on which the
person is to board.
A. True
B. False
C. Yes
D. No
52. Which of the following is known for first rifle making?
a. Remington
b. Browning
c. Colt
d. Root
53. This valuable instrument is specially designed to permit the firearms examiner to determine the similarity
and dissimilarity between two fired bullets or two fired shells, by simultaneously observing their magnified
image in a single microscopic field.
A. Magnetic field device
B. Compound microscope
C. Bullet comparison microscope
D. Photographic microscope
54. The penalty of reclusion perpetua shall be imposed upon any person who shall engage or participate in
arms smuggling as defined in RA 10591. This statement is:
A. True
B. Somewhat True
C. False
D. No
55. The drag of a projectile moving head on is due to air pressure at the head of the projectile.
a. Skin friction
b. Bow resistance
c. Base drag
d. Cock
56. Chito has a license to own firearm inside his residence only. By some instance he carried his firearm outside
his house. In case Chito be caught by the authority for not having permit to carry firearm outside of their
residence, what will be the corresponding penalty according to RA 10591?
A. Penalty of prision correccional and a fine of Ten thousand pesos (P10,000.00)
B. No penalty because his license covered all types of permit
C. Penalty of prision mayor and a fine of twenty thousand pesos (P20,000.00)
D. No penalty, Jun-jun did not fired the gun
57. The term referring to the mechanism of a firearm.
a. Action
b. Fire
c. Terminal
d. Energy
58. Founded the great firm Smith & Wesson and pioneered the making of breech-loading riffles.
a. Horace Smith
 b. Daniel Wesson
c. Calvin Goddard
d. John Thompson
59. It is total failure of a cartridge to discharge. This is different from hang fire which merely a delayed
combustion, while _____________ is a complete failure even to start combustion.
a. Hang fire
b. Misfire
c. Energy
d. Burning rate
60. Air craft weapons are considered as:
a. Machine gun
b. Ground weapons
c. Artillery weapons
d. Long firearms

Prepare by:

ARNOLD D. SIBUCAO, RCRIM.

FACULTY, SCHOOL OF CRIMINOLOGY

Approved by:

Sir AUDIE HARRISON B. ROJAS, RCRIM, M.S.C.,J.D.

DEAN, SCHOOL OF CRIMINOLOGY