Fingerprint Review

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What are the three general types of fingerprints?

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Loop, Whorl, Arch.

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What is a loop fingerprint?

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A fingerprint pattern that has one or more ridges entering from one side, curving around, and exiting from the same side.

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What is a whorl fingerprint?

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A fingerprint pattern that has circular or spiral ridges.

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What is an arch fingerprint?

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A fingerprint pattern that has ridges that enter from one side and exit from the other side, forming a wave-like pattern.

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What is an accidental fingerprint?

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A fingerprint pattern that does not fit into the standard categories of loop, whorl, or arch.

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What is the appearance of fingerprints developed with super glue (cyanoacrylate) on non-porous surfaces?

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White.

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What is the term used to describe a small dot in a fingerprint?

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Dot.

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What is the term 'D' also known as in fingerprint terminology?

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Eye.

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Do identical twins have identical fingerprints?

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False.

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What is the purpose of using super glue in fingerprint analysis?

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To develop latent fingerprints on non-porous surfaces.