Practice with Fingerprints

Front

Do two people ever have the same fingerprints?

Back

No, each person's fingerprints are unique.

Front

What type of fingerprint is shown?

Back

Whorl

Front

What do you call the detailed ridge characteristics that are used to help identify fingerprints?

Back

Minutiae pattern

Front

What are the lines on your fingers that leave impressions called?

Back

Ridges

Front

What kind of fingerprint is shown?

Back

Loop

Front

What is the primary purpose of fingerprints?

Back

To identify individuals based on unique patterns.

Front

What are the three main types of fingerprint patterns?

Back

Arch, loop, and whorl.

Front

What is the term for the study of fingerprints?

Back

Dactyloscopy.

Front

How are fingerprints formed?

Back

Fingerprints are formed in the womb and remain unchanged throughout a person's life.

Front

What is the significance of minutiae in fingerprint analysis?

Back

Minutiae are unique ridge characteristics that help differentiate one fingerprint from another.