Unit 2 Fingerprint Analysis

Identify the fingerprint pattern below. (right hand)

• Plain Whorl
• Ulnar Loop
• Radial Loop
• Arch

Under which circumstances have two people been found to have identical fingerprints? 

• identical twins
• fraternal twins
• members of the same immediate family
• none to date

Fingerprints are formed: 

• during fetal development
• by the time a child is two years old
• at birth
• during first 6 months after birth

Prints that are not readily visible are commonly referred to as: 

• rolled
• plastic
• latent
• closed

The most common ridge pattern is the: 

• arch
• whorl
• loop
• accidental

The number of deltas found in an arch pattern is ________ the number of deltas found in a loop pattern. 

• the same as
• less than
• greater than

AFIS is a(n): 

• method used to determine the age of latent print
• computer software designed to track fingerprint evidence within the chain of custody
• assay technique used to identify drugs
• computerized system for storing and retrieving fingerprint records

Which of the following types of fingerprints are more likely to be found impressed in soft wax? 

• patent
• latent
• hidden 
• impressed

A fingerprint pattern having no delta is a(n): 

• central pockey loop
• plain whorl
• accidental
• arch

If an imaginary line drawn between the two deltas of a whorl pattern touches any of the spiral ridges, the pattern is classified as a: 

• accident
• central pocket whorl
• central pocket loop
• plain whorl