CSI: Finger Print Analysis

A fingerprint pattern where ridges enter on one side of the print, curve back, and exit on the same side. They are the most common type of fingerprint, accounting for about 70% of all fingerprints

• Whorl
• Arch
• Loop
• Delta

A fingerprint pattern where ridges form a circular or spiral pattern. They are characterized by two deltas, one on each side of the core of the print. 

• Whorl
• Delta

• Loop
• Arch

A type of fingerprint pattern where the ridges form a hill shape, entering the finger from one side, rising in the middle, and exiting on the other side.

• Whorl
• Loop
• Delta

• Arch

What is the name of the pattern shown?

• Loop

• Whorl

• Arch

What is the fingerprint pattern shown here?

• Arch

• Loop

• Whorl

What is the name of the pattern shown here?

• Whorl

• Arch

• Loop

What is the center of a loop or a whorl?

• core
• nucleus
• centerpoint
• hub

The three main types of fingerprints are classified as loops, whorls and arches.

• True

• False

Ridges help us grip objects.

• True

• False

When dusting for print, gloves should be worn.

• True

• False