Ch6 fingerprint analysis quiz

What is the evolutionary purpose of fingerprints?

• for identity
• there is no purpose
• to help grasp objects
• the ridges protect your fingers

___ is used to develop prints using vapors because it sublimes at room temperature.  It is not permanent.

• Iodine
• Superglue
• Ninhydrin
• Hot glue

Type of fingerprint that is left by a person with soiled or stained fingertips is called ___.

• plastic fingerprint

• invisible fingerprint

• latent fingerprint

• patent fingerprint

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

• visible
• latent
• hidden 
• plastic

A fingerprint is considered individual evidence.

• False
• True

Which type of fingerprint cannot be seen  the naked eye?

• patent fingerprint
• latent fingerprint
• visible fingerprint
• plastic fingerprint

When a fingerprint expert takes the witness stand and says he's absolutely certain two fingerprints match, he means he's found ___.

• at least 8 or more matching minutiae
• at least 12 or more matching minutaie
• at least 20 or more matching minutiae
• at least 50 or more matching minutiae

What pattern is this? (Left Hand)

• Radial Loop

• Ulnar Loop

• Plain Whorl

• Plain Arch

What pattern is this? (Right Hand)

• Tented Arch

• Plain Arch

• Ulnar Loop

• Plain Whorl

What type of fingerprint is this? (Left Hand)

• Central Pocket Whorl

• Plain Whorl

• Accidental Whorl

• Double Loop Whorl