Forensic Science and Fingerprints Quiz

What is the probability of two individuals having the same fingerprints?

• 1 in 100,000

• 1 in 10 billion

• 1 in 7 billion

• 1 in 1 million

At what stage of pregnancy are fingerprints fully formed?

• By the 10th week

• By the 17th week

• By the 20th week

• By the 25th week

Which of the following is NOT a method for visualizing latent prints?

• Electrolysis

• Iodine Fuming

• Cyanoacrylate Fuming

• Ninhydrin

What does IAFIS stand for?

• Integrated Automated Fingerprint Identification System

• International Automated Fingerprint Identification System

• Internal Automated Fingerprint Identification System

• Independent Automated Fingerprint Identification System

Which type of print is visible without any processing?

• Latent Print

• Plastic Print

• Patent Print

• Digital Print

Which gland is NOT associated with fingerprint formation?

• Thyroid Glands

• Sebaceous Glands

• Apocrine Glands

• Eccrine Glands

What is the primary purpose of the ACE-V process?

• To classify fingerprints

• To erase fingerprints

• To analyze and verify fingerprints

• To store fingerprints

Which of the following is a common type of fingerprint pattern?

• Loop

• Triangle

• Circle

• Square

What is the main function of the dermal papillae in fingerprint formation?

• To create the unique patterns of fingerprints

• To produce sweat

• To protect the skin

• To store oils

What pattern is this?

• Loop
• Arch
• Whorl