Which Statement Regarding Chemical Field Tests for Narcotics and Dangerous

question 53

Multiple Choice

Which statement regarding chemical field tests for narcotics and dangerous drugs is most accurate?

• A) A field test should be performed even if there is only a small amount of the suspected matter available.
• B) The best chemical field tests are presumptive and may produce false positives.
• C) It is an acceptable practice for narcotics officers to taste the drug in order to determine if it is, in fact, a controlled substance.
• D) The best place to conduct the final analyses for drugs should be in the evidence/property room.

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Definitions:

Palpating

The act of examining or exploring body parts by touch.

Mensuration

The act or process of measuring. In mathematics, it typically refers to the measurement of geometric figures and their areas and volumes.

Calibrating

The process of adjusting an instrument or tool so that its measurements are aligned with a known standard or accuracy.

Temporal Artery

A major artery located on each side of the head, palpable above the external ear, and often used to assess the body's temperature in the context of fever or illness.