Fingerprints as Evidence

Which is NOT a property that makes fingerprints useful as evidence?

• They are unique

• They maintain consistency over a persons lifetime

• The systematic classification used for fingerprints

• The classification of fingerprints (loop, whorl, arch)

What are the legal requirements in the US for number of minutiae that must match before certain it belongs to an individual?

• 5

• 10

• 15

• No legal requirements

How many points/ minutiae must match before the criminal court generally accept it?

• 10-12

• 9-10

• 14-15

• 19-20

What does the AFIS stand for?

• Automatic Fingerprint System

• Automated Fingerprint Identification System

• Awesome Fingerprint Identifier

• Adapted Fingerprint Integrated System

What year was the AFIS started?

• 1950

• 1960

• 1970

• 1980

What does IAFIS include

• Next generation identification system

• CSI footprint cards

• FBI Criminal database of known fingerprint cards

• combined DNA indexing system

What does the NGI system use along with fingerprints?

• iris (eye) identification and toe print

• facial identification

• foot prints and facial identification

• palm prints, iris and facial identification

Which electronic database includes the combined DNA Indexing system?

• CODIS

• IBIS

• IAFIS

• Computed -Based Fingerprints

Which type of evidentiary fingerprint is clearly recognizable and made with grease, dirt, oil, blood...

• Patent

• Plastic

• Latent

Which type of evidentiary fingerprint is recognizable indentation in a soft receiving surface like butter, silly putty, or tar

• Patent

• Plastic

• Latent