1.
It is the equal and opposite reactions of the gun against the forward movement of the bullet
upon explosion.
o Answer: Recoil of the gun
2. What branch of ballistics treats the attributes or movement of the projectile after leaving the
gun muzzle?
o Answer: External ballistics
3. The energy generated at the muzzle point measured in foot-pounds. This is attributed to the
hot gas liberating at the muzzle point.
o Answer: Muzzle energy
4. It is known as the science of the motion of the projectile and the effects.
o Answer: Ballistics
5. It is the part of ammunition that refers to any metallic or non-metallic ball that is propelled
from a firearm.
o Answer: Projectile
6. It refers to the mobility or movement from the time it leaves the muzzle.
o Answer: Energy developed
7. It is the outward push of the gases to the burned powder pressure developed due to the great
amount of gas that escapes causing the withdrawal of the bullet from the shell.
o Answer: Expansion of heated gas
8. What branch of ballistics treats the motion of the projectile while still inside the gun?
o Answer: Internal ballistics
9. It is the potential energy that serves as the propellant of the expanded gases.
o Answer: Energy generated
10. It is the relative speed of the bullet per unit of time while it is still inside the barrel or at which
it leaves the gun muzzle.
o Answer: Velocity of the bullet inside the barrel
11. It is the action of the bullet once it hits an object or the target and subsequently ricochets.
o Answer: Translational motion
12. It is the forward motion of the bullet or shot out of the shell by the action of expansive force
of gases from burning gunpowder.
o Answer: Direct Motion
13. It is a gigantic catapult that was used to hurl stones or missiles to kill the enemy.
o Answer: Ballista
14. Which one below is NOT the Greek word for ballistics?
o Answer: Bullet
15. This refers to the parabolic-like flight of the projectile from the time it leaves the muzzle until
it hits the target.
o Answer: Trajectory
16. It is the heat and flame from priming mixture that caused the projectile to move in the barrel
of a firearm.
o Answer: Ignition
17. Mr. A was apprehended for possessing a barrel of the firearm. What was his violation?
o Answer: Illegal possession of firearm.
18. Based on scenerio above, which one below provide a definition, that the barrel of a firearm is
considered a complete firearm?
- Section 887 of administrative code
19. Which one of the following that will give a best hint to the investigator on case, in determining
the possible position of the shooter?
- Look for trajectory
20. The farthest distance that a projectile can be propelled from a firearm.
o Answer: Maximum range
21. To measure the pressure developed inside the cartridge case.
o Answer: Pound per square inch (PSI)
22. Mr. A while celebrating the New Year fired his gun upward several times. Somebody was hit.
The investigator should establish first:
o Answer: Trajectory
23. Based on the scenario above, which is the correct notion?
o Answer: The bullet fired above lessen the capability of penetration
24. Based on the scenario above, what do we call the distance wherein the bullet has changed its
path and starts to go downward?
o Answer: Down range
25. It is the theory of terminal ballistics that wounding effects are created by a shockwave.
o Answer: Hydrostatic shock
26. Mr. A inherited the firearm from his deceased father. As a beginner in handling firearms, he
tried to manipulate other parts and accidentally a burst of sound and bullet hit the wooden
wall. What type of firearm was he handling?
o Answer: Rifle
27. Based on the scenario above, what could be the part he manipulated that caused the
explosion?
o Answer: Trigger
28. Based on the scenario above, what was the part he swung out that contains six holes that hold
ammunition?
o Answer: Rotating cylinder
29. The following are parts of a pistol, EXCEPT:
o Answer: Rotating cylinder
30. Which part of the pistol noticeably moves in every firing and serves as the cocking and
throwing out of an empty shell mechanism?
o Answer: Slide
31. The part of every firearm that serves as a guide for the bullet to travel in the shooter's
intended path.
o Answer: Sight
32. It is known as an adjective referring to formal eloquence or consequently formal court
discussion.
o Answer: Forensic
33. It is known as the machine used during the early history of wars, most notably in the Roman
empire.
o Answer: Catapult
