Introduction to Forensic Science and Criminalistics

Robert E Gaensslen, University of Illinois
Howard Harris, University of New Haven
Henry C Lee, University of New Haven

Arson and Explosives Evidence

Multiple Choice Quiz


1	Which of the following items would be classified as a primary high explosive?
		A)	Nitroglycerine
		B)	RDX
		C)	TNT
		D)	Dynamite
		E)	PETN


2	Which preparation technique should one use for fire debris samples containing hydrocarbons of low volatility?
		A)	Heated headspace
		B)	Solvent wash
		C)	Carbon strip absorption
		D)	Carbon tube absorption
		E)	Steam distillation


3	Fire debris suspected of containing ignitable fluids is best collected in:
		A)	A druggist fold
		B)	A tape sealed paper bag
		C)	A sealed metal cans
		D)	A glass jars sealed with a lid
		E)	A Tupperware container


4	An example of a non-pyrolyzable solid fuel would be:
		A)	Coal
		B)	Charcoal
		C)	Wood
		D)	Wax
		E)	Paper


5	Which of the following best describes the products that are formed from a complete combustion reaction?
		A)	Oxygen, fuel, and water
		B)	Fuel, water, and heat
		C)	Heat, water, and carbon dioxide
		D)	Heat, water, and carbon monoxide
		E)	Water, heat and oxygen

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