Fingerprints

What is the function of the ridges on our fingers which create fingerprints?

• They provide insulation for the tissues under the skin.

• They enable us to grasp objects.

• They provide protection for our touch receptors.

What type of fingerprint is this? (Right hand)

• loop

• Whorl

• Arch

• minutiae

Which of the following is NOT one of the three principles of fingerprints?

• A fingerprint is an individual characteristic

• A fingerprint pattern will remain unchanged for the life of an individual

• Fingerprints have general characteristic ridge patterns to identify them

• Identical twins have the exact same fingerprints

What pattern is this? (Left Hand)

• loop

• minutiae

• whorl

• arch

What type of fingerprint is this?

• whorl

• loop

• Arch

• minutiae

Prints that are not readily visible are called _____ prints.

• latent

• visbile

• plastic

Prints impressed into a bar of soap or other material (such as clay) are known as _________ prints.

• latent

• visible

• plastic

Which of the following is most important for matching a questioned print to an individual?

• super glue fuming

• fingerprint class, such as a loop

• minutia points

Prints are called __________ prints when the ridges made contact with a colored substance, such as blood, paint or oil prior to being impressed on a surface.

• latent

• plastic

• visible

What pattern is this? (Right hand)

• loop

• minutiae

• whorl

• arch