Fingerprint Lifting

Impressions left by friction ridge skin on objects such as a door handle, window, or other objects are called _______________ _______________.

What is the most common type of animal hair used to make brushes for fingerprinting?

• camel

• horse

• panda

• sheep

The most common method for lifting prints involves dusting with black powder and lifting the print with ___________ _________.

What is the process of lifting fingerprints from a crime scene?

• By using a magnifying glass and sketching the fingerprint

• By using a special adhesive tape and a lifting card

• By using a camera to take a picture of the fingerprint

• By using a paintbrush and watercolors

Explain the concept of latent fingerprints and the techniques used to develop them for analysis.

• Latent fingerprints are impressions left by the friction ridge skin on human elbows. Techniques used to develop them for analysis include using a pencil eraser, applying lipstick, and using a feather duster.

• Latent fingerprints are impressions left by the friction ridge skin on human fingers. Techniques used to develop them for analysis include dusting, chemical methods, and alternate light sources.

• Latent fingerprints are impressions left by the friction ridge skin on human toes. Techniques used to develop them for analysis include blowing air on the surface, using a vacuum cleaner, and applying lotion.

• Latent fingerprints are impressions left by the friction ridge skin on human palms. Techniques used to develop them for analysis include washing the surface with water, using a hairdryer, and applying glitter.

What is the primary purpose of fingerprint lifting in forensic science?

• To identify individuals based on unique patterns

• To determine the age of a person

• To measure the pressure applied by fingers

• To analyze the chemical composition of skin

Which of the following materials is commonly used to dust for fingerprints?

• Graphite powder

• Flour

• Talcum powder

• Charcoal

What is the role of cyanoacrylate in fingerprint lifting?

• It reacts with fingerprint residues to create a visible print

• It dissolves fingerprints for easier analysis

• It colors the fingerprint for better contrast

• It removes fingerprints from surfaces

Which surface is most challenging for lifting fingerprints?

• Porous surfaces like paper

• Non-porous surfaces like glass

• Smooth surfaces like metal

• Textured surfaces like fabric

What is the significance of ridge patterns in fingerprint analysis?

• They are unique to each individual and help in identification

• They indicate the health condition of a person

• They show the age of the fingerprint

• They reveal the diet of the individual