Henry Classification System Concepts

The video tutorial explains the Henry classification system, a method used to assign numerical values to fingerprints based on the presence of whorl patterns. The instructor guides through the process of analyzing fingerprints on both hands, assigning values to each finger, and calculating a final classification number. The tutorial provides a step-by-step approach to understanding how fingerprints are categorized using this system.

What is the primary purpose of the Henry Classification System?

• To assign values to fingerprints based on whorl patterns

• To analyze handwriting samples

• To classify DNA samples

• To identify criminal suspects

In the first pair of fingers, which finger is considered for a whorl pattern?

• Left pointer finger

• Right pointer finger

• Left thumb

• Right thumb

What value is assigned if the right pointer finger has a whorl pattern?

• 16

• 4

• 8

• 0

For the second pair, which finger is checked for a whorl pattern on the top?

• Right middle finger

• Right ring finger

• Left middle finger

• Left ring finger

What value is given if the right ring finger has a whorl pattern?

• 2

• 8

• 4

• 0

In the third pair, which finger is checked for a whorl pattern on the bottom?

• Right pinky

• Left pinky

• Left thumb

• Right thumb

What value is assigned if the right pinky has a whorl pattern?

• 0

• 8

• 2

• 4

What is the final step in calculating the Henry Classification number?

• Subtracting 1 from both top and bottom numbers

• Adding 1 to both top and bottom numbers

• Dividing the top number by the bottom number

• Multiplying both numbers by 2

What is the final Henry Classification ratio in the example provided?

• 24 over 8

• 27 over 16

• 16 over 27

• 8 over 24

Which finger is not considered in the Henry Classification System?

• Right thumb

• Left index finger

• Left thumb

• Right pinky