Forensics Chapter 4

Indicate whether the sentence or statement is true or false. 1. All loop patterns have at least two deltas.

• True

• False

Indicate whether the sentence or statement is true or false. 2. Central pocket whorls have at least two deltas.

• True

• False

Indicate whether the sentence or statement is true or false. 3. Fingerprints that have scars are easier to individualize to one person.

• True

• False

When calculating Henry FBI numbers, you only need to count the fingers with arches.

• True

• False

Indicate whether the sentence or statement is true or false. 5. Radial loops open towards the pinky while ulnar loops open towards the thumb. True or False.

• True

• False

A fingerprint pattern that has at least one ridge entering one side and exiting the same side is called a(n)

• loop

• whorl

• arch

• delta

A fingerprint pattern that all ridges come in one side and exit the other is called a(n)

• loop

• whorl

• arch

• delta

The most common type of fingerprint pattern is the

• loop

• whorl

• arch

• delta

How large an area of a latent print is needed to make a positive comparison to an inked print?

• a whole fingerprint

• at least half a print

• large enough to find at least 5 ridge characteristics

• large enough to find at least 8 - 12 ridge characteristics

What type of fingerprint would be placed on skin?

• latent

• plastic

• visible

• fingerprints cannot be placed on skin