Beginning Fingerprinting, Dactyloscopy

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What is a Tented Arch in fingerprinting?

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A Tented Arch is a type of fingerprint pattern that has a central upward thrust, resembling a tent.

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What are the three main types of fingerprint patterns?

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The three main types of fingerprint patterns are Arches, Loops, and Whorls.

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What is an Arch fingerprint?

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An Arch fingerprint is a pattern where the ridges enter from one side and exit from the other, rising in the center.

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What is a Loop fingerprint?

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A Loop fingerprint is a pattern where the ridges enter from one side, loop around, and exit on the same side.

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What is a Whorl fingerprint?

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A Whorl fingerprint is a pattern characterized by circular or spiral ridges.

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What is a Fork/Bifurcation in fingerprinting?

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A Fork/Bifurcation is a point where a single ridge splits into two separate ridges.

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What is a Central Core in fingerprinting?

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The Central Core is the innermost part of a fingerprint pattern, often found in Whorls.

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What is an Ending Ridge in fingerprinting?

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An Ending Ridge is a ridge that terminates abruptly without continuing.

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What is a Short Ridge in fingerprinting?

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A Short Ridge is a ridge that is shorter than the typical ridge length and does not connect to other ridges.

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What is NOT a kind of fingerprint feature?

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Wirl is NOT a recognized type of fingerprint feature.