2B Forensics Unit 3 Summative - Exam #3

Front

What are the three main types of fingerprint patterns?

Back

Arch, Loop, Whorl

Front

What is the term for the lines on your fingers that leave impressions?

Back

Ridges

Front

What is a Bifurcation in fingerprint analysis?

Back

A point where a single ridge splits into two separate ridges.

Front

What is a Bridge in fingerprint analysis?

Back

A connection between two ridges.

Front

Can fingerprint types change over time?

Back

False, fingerprint patterns remain consistent throughout a person's life.

Front

What is the name of the fingerprint pattern that resembles a wave?

Back

Loop

Front

What is the name of the fingerprint pattern that has no central core?

Back

Arch

Front

What is a Delta in fingerprint analysis?

Back

A triangular area found in some fingerprint patterns, typically in loops and whorls.

Front

What is the significance of minutiae in fingerprint analysis?

Back

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

Front

What is the term for a fingerprint that has a circular pattern?

Back

Whorl