Fingerprints and Impressions

Fingerprints are a result of oil and secretions from skin mixing with dirt

• True
• False

Fingerprints are considered to be a form of class evidence

• True 
• False

It is necessary to obtain a full print from a suspect in order to match his fingerprint with a fingerprint found at the crime scene

• True
• False

Plastic prints must be dusted or treated in order to identify the ridge patterns

• True
• False

Loops are the most common form of fingerprints

• True
• False

Fingerprints are formed deep within the dermis layer of the skin

• True
• False

With the aid of IAFIS, it is possible to obtain a "match" within several hours

• True
• False

The type of powder used to dust prints will vary depending upon the weather conditions when the print is lifted.

• True 
• False

Fingerprints of the left hand are mirror images of the fingerprints on the right hand

• True
• False

Similar print or ridge patterns can also be found on the toes.

• True
• False