CI Finger Print Introduction

What technique have crime scene investigators used the longest?

• DNA

• Finger Print

• Photo Identification

• trace evidence fiber/hair

The Western world did not begin to study, categorize, and document the uniqueness and permanence of fingerprints until___________________________?

• 1928

• 1588

• 1728

• 1788

In what year(______________) did law enforcement officials began using a series of precise body measurements called ________________________?

• 1970 archaic

• 1870 anthropometry

• 1728 anthropology

• 1788 skeletal remains

Why did fingerprints emerged as the most effective method of identification?

• reliable and easy to read

• easy to obtain from a crime scene

• unique to each individual

• great physical evidence that hold up in court

How would they determine two people apart who are identical twins?

• hair follicle test

• DNA

• finger prints

• all the above

In order to scar a finger enough to destroy the prints, an injury needs to penetrate about two millimeters

• 4 millimeters

• three millimeters

• two millimeters

• half of a millimeters

Right now, why are finger print files more useful in an investigation compared to DNA?

• DNA is more precise

• There are more finger print files

• DNA is more modern and scientific

• none of the above

What is papillary ridges or raised lines are located where?

• finger tips

• palms

• feet

• all the above

At how many weeks does the Papillary Ridges develop on the wound?

• 5-10 weeks

• 5-20 weeks

• 10-20 weeks

• none of the above

How many unique levels are found in a finger tip?

• 5-10

• 20-10

• 3

• 2