CH 14 - 2021 Fingerprinting - Brew - Per 2

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What is a Plain Whorl in fingerprint classification?

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A Plain Whorl is a fingerprint pattern characterized by circular or spiral ridges that form a whorl shape, with two deltas.

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True or False: Identical twins have the exact same fingerprints.

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False. Identical twins have similar fingerprints, but they are not identical.

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What is a dot in fingerprint analysis?

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A dot is a small ridge characteristic that appears as a single point in a fingerprint.

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What is an Arch fingerprint pattern?

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An Arch fingerprint pattern is characterized by ridges that enter from one side and exit from the other, forming a wave-like pattern.

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Who was John Dillinger?

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John Dillinger was a notorious gangster in the 1930s known for attempting to dissolve his fingerprints to evade law enforcement.

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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 loops, whorls, and arches.

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Define Bifurcation in fingerprint terminology.

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Bifurcation is a ridge characteristic where a single ridge splits into two separate ridges.

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What is the significance of ridge characteristics in fingerprint analysis?

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Ridge characteristics are unique features of fingerprints that help in identifying and matching individuals.

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What is a Loop fingerprint pattern?

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A Loop fingerprint pattern is characterized by ridges that enter from one side, curve around, and exit from the same side.

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What is a Central Pocket Whorl?

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A Central Pocket Whorl is a fingerprint pattern that has a whorl in the center and two deltas, with the core being surrounded by ridges.