Fingerprint Quiz

What is a fingerprint?

• The pattern made by the toe's friction ridges upon contact with a surface

• The impression left by a finger's friction ridges upon contact with a surface

• A type of signature used in ancient times

• A random mark left by any body part

How many key patterns are there in fingerprints?

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 5

What is another term used to describe a fingerprint?

• A common symbol

• A unique trademark

• A repetitive logo

• A shared characteristic

Which of the following is NOT one of the three key fingerprint patterns?

• Arch

• Loop

• Whorl

• Tentarch

What is the name of the fingerprint pattern that forms a circular or spiral pattern?

• Arch

• Loop

• Whorl

• Double Loop

Which fingerprint pattern is characterized by ridges that enter from one side, rise in the center forming a loop, and exit on the same side they entered?

• Arch

• Loop

• Whorl

• Pocked Loop

Identify the fingerprint pattern that is not a variation of the Loop pattern.

• Double Loop

• Pocked Loop

• Whorl

• Tentarch

Which fingerprint pattern is characterized by ridges that enter from one side, recurve, and exit on the same side they entered?

• Arch

• Tented arch

• Left loop

• Whorl

What type of fingerprint pattern includes two deltas and a recurve in front of each delta?

• Whorl

• Arch

• Right loop

• Double loop

Which fingerprint pattern is characterized by ridges that enter and exit from the same side and rise in the center to form a point?

• Tented arch

• Left pocket loop

• Right pocket loop

• Mixed figure