Fingerprint Unit Test

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
• 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 these is a fundamental principle of fingerprints (choose the best answer)?

• All lifeforms have fingerprints
• Fingerprints are made up of residue from the skin
• A fingerprint is an Individual characteristic

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 or minutiae

• all of the above

A person's fingerprint characteristics change over time

• TRUE

• FALSE