F-Fingerprint Analysis Flashcard

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What is the approximate percentage of the population that has arch patterns?

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5%

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What is the Henry classification result for someone whose fingerprints all have loops or arches?

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1/1

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Who developed the anthropometry system?

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Alphonse Bertillon

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What type of verification involves an examiner who doesn't know the original conclusion?

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Blind verification

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What is the fingerprint pattern that is characterized by ridges that enter from one side and exit from the other without making a complete circuit?

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Arch

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What are the three main types of fingerprint patterns?

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Arch, Loop, Whorl

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What is the significance of the Henry classification system in fingerprint analysis?

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It categorizes fingerprints based on their patterns to aid in identification.

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What is the primary purpose of fingerprint analysis in forensic science?

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To identify individuals based on unique fingerprint patterns.

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What is the difference between primary and secondary verification in fingerprint analysis?

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Primary verification is conducted by the original examiner; secondary verification is done by another examiner.

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What is the role of Francis Galton in the study of fingerprints?

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He conducted early research on fingerprint patterns and their uniqueness.