Fingerprint Analysis Lesson

Drag and Drop

A fingerprint is an impression left on a surface that consists of patterns made by ​

Placeholder

on a finger.

Drag these tiles and drop them in the correct blank above

ridges

DNA

fibers

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a classification of fingerprints?

• Loops

• Whorls

• Arches

• Stripes

Open Ended

Explain why the individuality of a fingerprint is not determined by its general classification but by the study of minutiae patterns.

Multiple Select

Which of the following are common minutiae patterns found in fingerprints?

• Bifurcation

• Bridge

• Delta

• Spiral

Multiple Choice

Minutiae type?

• Short ridge
• Bifurcation
• Hook
• Delta

Multiple Choice

Name this minutiae type

• Bridge 
• Island (dot) 
• Bifurcation (fork) 
• Pore

Multiple Choice

Name this minutiae type

• Enclosure
• Island 
• Bifurcation (fork) 
• Ridge ending (pick me! pick me! you know you want to)

Multiple Choice

Name this minutiae type

• Sludge

• Island (dot) 

• Bifurcation (fork) 

• Pore

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a role of a fingerprint examiner?

• Collect fingerprints

• Prepare evidence for court

• Perform DNA sequencing

• Testify as expert witnesses

Multiple Choice

Different jurisdictions require different ___ of minutiae patterns in common before a fingerprint match is declared.

• numbers
• Quality

Open Ended

What is the current standard for fingerprint identification?

Multiple Select

Fingerprints can be classified as _____, _______, or ___. Choose all that apply.

• arches
• loops

• arches

• spirals

Open Ended

Summarize one important thing you learned about fingerprint analysis today.