Forensics Unit 3: Fingerprint Quiz #1

TRUE or FALSE:
A fingerprint is an impression left on a surface, from the oil secreted between the ridges of our print.

• True

• False

What is the TERM for the center of our print?

• The Delta

• The Loop

• The Core

• The Arch

What do we call the Triangular Region in a print?

• A Core

• A Delta

• A Loop

• A Whorl

What type of overall print pattern is shown here?

• Deltas

• Loops

• Whorls

• Arches

What type of overall print pattern is shown here?

• Delta

• Loop

• Whorl

• Arch

What type of overall print pattern is shown here?

• Delta

• Loop

• Whorl

• Arch

TRUE or FALSE:
Ridge Count is the # of print lines between the Core and Nearest Delta.

• True

• False