Fingerprint Quiz

What are the small ridges that cover all fingers, toes, feet, and palms?

• Muscle lines

• Dermal ridges

• Skin folds

• Epidermal ridges

At what week of pregnancy do fingerprints begin forming?

• 5th week

• 15th week

• 10th week

• 20th week

What are the three general fingerprint distinctions found by investigators at a crime scene?

• Solid, liquid, gas

• Patent, plastic, latent

• Smooth, rough, textured

• Visible, invisible, transparent

What did John Dillinger do to alter his fingerprints?

• Covered fingers with bandages

• Wore fake fingerprints

• Applied acid

• Used gloves

How are latent fingerprints collected?

• Dusting with powder

• Using a brush

• Applying superglue

• Spraying with water

What do new scanning technologies analyze in addition to fingerprints?

• Lip prints

• Hair patterns

• Earlobe shapes

• Retina

What is the rate at which fingerprints can be scanned with new technology?

• 500 to 1000 dots per inch

• 500 to 700 dots per inch

• 300 to 500 dots per inch

• 100 to 200 dots per inch

Can twins have the same fingerprints?

• Yes, always

• No, never

• Yes, but rarely

• No, but sometimes

Can fingerprints be erased permanently?

• Yes, with heat

• Yes, with chemicals

• No, only temporarily

• No, they cannot be erased

What is the future technology being developed for identifying patterns?

• Mouth patterns

• Ear patterns

• Facial patterns

• Nose patterns