Fingerprint Flashcard

Front

Fingerprints are a result of oil and secretions that are transferred to a surface by the ridges of one’s finger.

Back

True

Front

Is there only one method to collect fingerprints from a crime scene?

Back

False

Front

A fingerprint examiner looks for similar minutiae patterns between a suspect print and a crime scene print.

Back

True

Front

What pattern is this? Options: Loop, Arch, Whorl

Back

Arch

Front

What type of fingerprint is this? Loop, Whorl, Arch

Back

Loop

Front

The area indicated by "A" in the diagram is known as a(n)

Back

Core

Front

What type of fingerprint is shown? Options: arch, loop, whorl, spiral

Back

whorl

Front

The area indicated by "B" in the diagram is known as a(n): Core, Delta, Whorl, Arch

Back

Delta

Front

Do two people ever have the same fingerprints?

Back

no

Front

How many times will your fingerprint pattern change throughout your life?

Back

The pattern will never change.