Fingerprinting

AFIS stands for Automatic Fingerprint Identification System

• Adjusted Fingerprint Identification System

• Automated Fingerprint Identification System

• Automated Facial Identification System

• Auxiliary Flamed Imprint Schematic

What is the study of fingerprints referred to as?

• anthropometry
• dactylosocopy
• Ridgeology
• Minutiae

What is the least common type of print where the ridge lines come in on one side and exit the opposite side?

• loop
• arch
• whorl
• none of these

A latent print is  a print is left by perspiration of body oils and is invisible to the naked eye.

• True
• False

A fingerprint left by a finger that has touched blood, paint, ink, or the like is called what?

• Latent print
• Trace print
• Plastic print
• Visible print

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

• latent

• patent

• direct

• plastic

What pattern of fingerprint is shown?

• Loop

• Arch

• Whorl

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 individuality of a fingerprint is determined by:

• Whether the fingerprint is big or small
• Whether 100% of the print is present or not
• The careful study of the ridge characteristics of the print