Fingerprint Forensics Quiz

What is the primary purpose of the pattern area in fingerprint classification?

• To identify the type of substrate

• To visualize latent prints

• To classify loops and whorls

• To determine the age of the fingerprint

Which of the following is NOT a type of fingerprint pattern?

• Spiral

• Arch

• Loop

• Whorl

What is the role of sweat glands in fingerprint residue?

• To absorb dirt and debris

• To enhance visibility under UV light

• To provide moisture and oils

• To create a permanent mark

Which type of fingerprint is made visible by blood, grease, or ink?

• Invisible fingerprint

• Patent fingerprint

• Latent fingerprint

• Plastic fingerprint

What is the main characteristic of a loop fingerprint?

• It enters on one side and exits on the same side

• It has a continuous ridge flow

• It has two deltas

• It has no core

Which method is commonly used to visualize latent fingerprints on non-porous surfaces?

• Cyanoacrylate fuming

• Iodine fuming

• Powder dusting

• Ninhydrin

What is the significance of the core in a loop fingerprint?

• It indicates the direction of the loop

• It is used to classify the fingerprint type

• It is the center of the fingerprint

• It shows the age of the fingerprint

Which type of fingerprint is three-dimensional and can be made by pressing into soft materials?

• Latent fingerprint

• Patent fingerprint

• Plastic fingerprint

• Visible fingerprint

What is the primary component of fingerprint residue?

• Water

• Lipids

• Proteins

• Amino acids

Which of the following is a characteristic of arches in fingerprints?

• They have a core

• They have two deltas

• They show a continuous ridge flow

• They are the most common type