Fingerprint Identification

What is the primary purpose of fingerprint identification techniques?

• To determine a person's age based on their fingerprints.

• To analyze a person's personality traits based on their fingerprints.

• To uniquely identify individuals based on their fingerprints.

• To track a person's location based on their fingerprints.

Which type of fingerprint pattern is the most common?

• Loop

• Whorl

• Arch

• Tented arch

What are the three basic types of fingerprint patterns?

• ridge, spiral, and swirl

• zigzag, spiral, and swirl

• arch, spiral, and swirl

• arch, loop, and whorl

What is the process of matching a fingerprint called?

• fingerprint identification

• fingerprint matching

• fingerprint analysis

• fingerprint comparison

What are the three main ridge characteristics used in fingerprint identification?

• ridge endings, bifurcations, and ridge enclosures

• ridge loops

• ridge crossovers

• ridge deltas

What is the purpose of fingerprint powder in the identification process?

• To enhance the smell of fingerprints.

• To analyze the chemical composition of fingerprints.

• To make latent fingerprints visible

• To remove fingerprints from surfaces.

What is the difference between latent fingerprints and patent fingerprints?

• Latent fingerprints are visible and require development techniques, while patent fingerprints are invisible.

• Latent fingerprints are only found on smooth surfaces, while patent fingerprints are found on rough surfaces.

• Latent fingerprints are invisible and require development techniques, while patent fingerprints are visible.

• Latent fingerprints are left intentionally, while patent fingerprints are left unintentionally.

What are the limitations of fingerprint identification?

• Some limitations of fingerprint identification include false positives and false negatives, variations in fingerprint quality, resource-intensive matching, susceptibility to external substances, and potential for human error.

• Limited database size

• Difficulty in identifying partial or distorted fingerprints

• Inability to identify identical twins

What is the Automated Fingerprint Identification System (AFIS)?

• A database that stores DNA profiles for forensic analysis.

• A software that analyzes handwriting samples for forensic investigations.

• A system that uses facial recognition technology to identify individuals.

• A biometric identification system that uses digital imaging technology to analyze and compare fingerprints.

What is the purpose of fingerprint analysis in forensics?

• To identify the gender of the person.

• To determine the age of the person.

• To identify the individual.

• To determine the height of the person.