Fingerprint Review

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What is the most common type of fingerprint?

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Loop

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Can fingerprints be permanently erased?

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No, fingerprints can only be temporarily erased; they will grow back.

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What type of fingerprint is characterized by a raised center and sloping sides?

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Tented arch

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

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The pattern will never change.

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What is a bifurcation in fingerprint analysis?

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A minutiae pattern that looks like a 2 pronged fork.

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What are the three main types of fingerprint patterns?

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Whorl, loop, and arch.

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What is the definition of a whorl fingerprint?

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A fingerprint pattern that has circular or spiral ridges.

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What is the definition of a loop fingerprint?

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A fingerprint pattern that enters from one side, curves around, and exits the same side.

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What is the definition of an arch fingerprint?

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A fingerprint pattern that has ridges that enter from one side and exit the other without looping back.

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What is the significance of minutiae in fingerprint analysis?

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Minutiae are the unique features in fingerprints that help in identification.