Fingerprint Flashcard

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What does IAFIS stand for?

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Integrated Automated Fingerprint Identification System.

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What is the primary purpose of IAFIS?

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To serve as the FBI fingerprint database.

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What is a delta in fingerprint analysis?

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A small triangular region found in a fingerprint.

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What type of fingerprint pattern is characterized by ridges that enter from one side, loop around, and exit the same side?

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Loop.

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What is the core in fingerprint analysis?

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The central area of a fingerprint pattern.

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What are the three main types of fingerprint patterns?

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Arch, Loop, Whorl.

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How can fingerprints be classified?

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By their patterns: arches, loops, and whorls.

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What is the significance of fingerprint analysis in forensic science?

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It is used for identification and verification of individuals.

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What is the difference between a whorl and an arch in fingerprints?

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A whorl has circular or spiral patterns, while an arch has ridges that rise in the center.

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What is the role of the FBI in fingerprint identification?

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The FBI maintains the IAFIS database for criminal identification.