Fingerprint Identification Flashcard

Front

The type of impression recorded on the block portion:

Back

Rolled

Front

Which fingerprint pattern makes up 60% of all prints?

Back

Loops

Front

A fingerprint pattern that has no core or delta is referred to as:

Back

Plain arch

Front

Which ridge characteristic divides into two branches?

Back

Bifurcating ridge

Front

The elevated areas in fingerprints are known as:

Back

Ridges

Front

The fingerprint pattern that comprises 5% of all prints is:

Back

Arches

Front

The point found at the center of diverging type lines is called:

Back

Delta

Front

How many types of whorls exist?

Back

Three

Front

A ridge characteristic that is not connected to any other ridges

Back

Island ridge

Front

The technique where a fingerprint card is pressed simultaneously is known as:

Back

Plain impression