Fingerprints

Front

What is the minimum number of matching points of minutiae required for a definitive fingerprint match in IAFIS?

Back

12

Front

If a fingerprint is from a right hand, what type of loop is it likely to be?

Back

a radial loop

Front

What component of a fingerprint makes it individual evidence?

Back

the minutiae

Front

What does minutiae refer to in the context of fingerprints?

Back

Small details of fingerprint ridges

Front

How many deltas do all whorls contain?

Back

Two or more deltas

Front

What are the three main types of fingerprint patterns?

Back

Loops, whorls, and arches

Front

What is the primary purpose of using fingerprints in forensic science?

Back

To identify individuals based on unique ridge patterns

Front

What is the difference between a radial loop and an ulnar loop?

Back

A radial loop opens towards the thumb, while an ulnar loop opens towards the little finger.

Front

What is the significance of deltas in fingerprint analysis?

Back

Deltas are points where ridge lines diverge, helping to classify fingerprint patterns.

Front

What is the role of the FBI's IAFIS?

Back

To maintain a national database of fingerprints for identification purposes.