Fingerprint Analysis

Under which circumstances have two people been found to have identical fingerprints? 

• identical twins
• fraternal twins
• members of the same immediate family
• none to date

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

• patent

The most common fingerprint ridge pattern is the:

• arch

• whorl

• loop

• accidental

AFIS is a(n): 

• method used to determine the age of latent print
• computer software designed to track fingerprint evidence within the chain of custody
• assay technique used to identify drugs
• computerized system for storing and retrieving fingerprint records

Which chemical method uses sublimation to develop latent fingerprints?

• superglue (cyanoacrylate)

• ninhydrin

• iodine fuming

• silver nitrate

Which chemical treatment produces a white-appearing latent print?

• super glue fuming

• dusting

• iodine fuming

• ninhydrin

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

• visible (patent)

• latent

• hidden

• plastic

A fingerprint pattern having no delta is a(n): 

• central pockey loop
• plain whorl
• accidental
• arch

A chemical method used for developing prints on nonporous surfaces is:

• dusting

• ninhydrin

• iodine fuming

• fuming with super glue (cyanoacrylate)