Exploring Ancient Fingerprint Techniques

What is the study of fingerprint known as?

• DERMATOGLYPHIC

• POROSCOPY

• ENDGOSCOPY

• NONE OF THE ABOVE

How did the Chinese utilize fingerprints in their legal system?

• Fingerprints were used solely for record-keeping in China.

• The Chinese legal system ignored fingerprints entirely.

• The Chinese used fingerprints for artistic purposes.

• The Chinese utilized fingerprints for identification and authentication in their legal system.

Who is credited with the first scientific study of fingerprints?

• Charles Darwin

• Albert Einstein

• Sir Francis Galton

• Isaac Newton

What year was the first systematic use of fingerprints for identification?

• 1901

• 1885

• 1920

• 1892

How did the practice of fingerprinting evolve in the 19th century?

• Fingerprinting was first used in ancient Egypt for identification.

• The practice of fingerprinting evolved through key developments by Galton, Vucetich, and Henry in the 19th century.

• The practice of fingerprinting was developed by the Chinese in the 15th century.

• Fingerprinting became popular in the 20th century due to advancements in technology.

What are the main types of fingerprint patterns identified in ancient studies?

• triangles

• squares

• hexagons

• loops, whorls, arches

Which famous criminal case first used fingerprints as evidence?

• The trial of O.J. Simpson in 1995.

• The case of Jack the Ripper in 1888.

• The conviction of Al Capone in 1931.

• The case of Francis Galton in 1892.

What technological advancements have improved fingerprint analysis?

• Automated fingerprint identification systems (AFIS), high-resolution imaging, machine learning algorithms, and 3D fingerprint scanning.

• Manual fingerprint analysis

• Fingerprint ink pads

• Basic photography techniques

How do ancient fingerprinting methods compare to modern techniques?

• Modern techniques rely solely on human judgment.

• Ancient methods were more accurate than modern techniques.

• Ancient methods used digital technology for accuracy.

• Ancient methods were manual and subjective, while modern techniques are automated and highly accurate.

What ethical considerations arise from the use of fingerprints in identification?

• Fingerprints can be used without any legal restrictions.

• Fingerprints are always accurate and never lead to errors.

• Ethical considerations include privacy, consent, misuse of data, and risk of misidentification.

• Using fingerprints eliminates the need for any form of identification.