Forensics Spring Final 2021

What type of fingerprint is shown in the diagram below?

• arch

• whorl

• loop

The area indicated by "B" in the diagram is known as a(n)

• Core

• Delta

• Whorl

• Arch

The three main types of fingerprints are classified as

• Loops, whorls and deltas

• Whorls, bifurications and arches

• Loops, whorls and arches

• Arches, core and deltas

The area indicated by "A" in the diagram is known as a 

• Core
• Delta
• Whorl
• Arch

5% of the population has this type of pattern

• loops
• whorls
• arches
• ripples

AFIS is the acronym for...

• Automated Fingerprint Investigation System
• Auto Fingerprinting Identification Shop
• Automated Fingerprint Identification System

What is the most common (65%) fingerprint pattern in the general population?

• loop

• arch

• whorl

• tent

Identify this print:

• Arch

• Loop

• Whorl

Identify this print:

• Arch

• Loop

• Whorl

What are Latent Prints?

• Fingerprints left by the left hand

• Fingerprints that are easily seen and observed

• Fingerprint impressions left on surfaces by friction ridge skin but cannot be observed

• Fingerprints that are unknown