Fingerprints

AFIS is a(n):

• assay technique used to identify drugs.

• computerized system for storing and retrieving fingerprint records.

• computer system programmed to analyze hair.

• computer software designed to track fingerprint evidence within the chain of custody.

• method used to determine age of a latent print.

Dusting to visualize a latent print on finished leather and rough plastic is best done with a:

• fiberglass brush.

• camel's hair brush.

• Magna brush.

• all of the these

• none of these

Investigators can use ________ to detect latent fingerprints without use of chemicals or powder treatments.

• FTIR

• AFIS

• GC/MS

• RUVIS

• GRIM 3

Prints that are not readily visible are commonly referred to as:

• open.

• latent.

• rolled.

• obscured.

• plastic.

The fingerprint classification system used in most English speaking countries was devised by:

• Henry.

• Fauld.

• Galton.

• Herschel.

• Vucetich.

Protein residues are best developed into fingerprint impressions with:

• physical developer.

• iodine.

• dusting powder.

• ninhydrin.

• all of these

The fingerprint pattern accounting for only 5 percent of all known patterns is the:

• arch.

• radial loop.

• whorl.

• ulnar loop.

• none of these

After successfully visualizing a latent print on an object an investigator should next:

• take a 1:1 photograph of the print.

• compare it to the suspect's prints.

• classify the print.

• lift the print with adhesive tape.

• apply Super Glue to make the print permanent.

Prints impressed in a bar of soap are referred to as:

• temporary.

• dusted.

• hidden.

• latent.

• plastic.

The most common ridge pattern is the:

• loop.

• arch.

• tented arch.

• accidental.

• whorl.