Fingerprint Review - Cater

A fingerprint impression in clay would be classified as this type of print.

• latent

• patent

• direct

• plastic

Identify the fingerprint pattern shown.

• loop

• arch

• whorl

What pattern of fingerprint is shown?

• Loop

• Arch

• Whorl

Identify minutiae 'A'

• ridge crossing

• ridge ending

• bifurcation

• island

Identify minutiae 'C'

• ridge crossing

• enclosure

• spur

• bifurcation

Fingerprints are formed:

• during fetal development, as a result of the growth of the fingers and the movement of amniotic fluid

• 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

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

• visible
• latent
• hidden 
• plastic

A person's fingerprint characteristics change over time

• TRUE

• FALSE

When we took the invisible prints off of surfaces in class, we used a brush and:

• Baby powder
• Black powder
• Foundation powder