Fingerprints - Test Review

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What is a patent print?

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A visible fingerprint that occurs when fingers with blood, ink, or another substance touch a surface, transferring the fingerprint pattern.

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What is a latent print?

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A fingerprint that is not visible to the naked eye and must be developed using dusting or chemical methods to be visualized.

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What is a plastic print?

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A three-dimensional fingerprint left in a soft material, such as wax or clay.

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What is the least common fingerprint pattern?

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Arches, which are present in about 5% of the population.

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What is a delta in fingerprint analysis?

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A point on a fingerprint where two ridges diverge, often found in whorls and arches.

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What is a core in fingerprint analysis?

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The central part of a fingerprint pattern, often found in whorls.

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How are fingerprints classified?

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Fingerprints are classified into three main types: loops, whorls, and arches.

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What is the significance of fingerprint analysis in forensic science?

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Fingerprint analysis is used for identification purposes, linking suspects to crime scenes, and verifying identities.

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What is the difference between a patent print and a latent print?

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A patent print is visible and can be seen without any development, while a latent print is invisible and requires development to be seen.

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What are the three main types of fingerprint patterns?

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Loops, whorls, and arches.