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WorksheetsUnit 2 Fingerprint Analysis
Total questions: 37
Worksheet time: 29mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Identify the fingerprint pattern below. (right hand)
a)
Plain Whorl
b)
Ulnar Loop
c)
Radial Loop
d)
Arch
2.
Under which circumstances have two people been found to have identical fingerprints?
a)
identical twins
b)
fraternal twins
c)
members of the same immediate family
d)
none to date
3.
Fingerprints are formed:
a)
during fetal development
b)
by the time a child is two years old
c)
at birth
d)
during first 6 months after birth
4.
Prints that are not readily visible are commonly referred to as:
a)
rolled
b)
plastic
c)
latent
d)
closed
5.
The most common ridge pattern is the:
a)
arch
b)
whorl
c)
loop
d)
accidental
6.
The number of deltas found in an arch pattern is ________ the number of deltas found in a loop pattern.
a)
the same as
b)
less than
c)
greater than
7.
AFIS is a(n):
a)
method used to determine the age of latent print
b)
computer software designed to track fingerprint evidence within the chain of custody
c)
assay technique used to identify drugs
d)
computerized system for storing and retrieving fingerprint records
8.
Which of the following types of fingerprints are more likely to be found impressed in soft wax?
a)
patent
b)
latent
c)
hidden
d)
impressed
9.
A fingerprint pattern having no delta is a(n):
a)
central pockey loop
b)
plain whorl
c)
accidental
d)
arch
10.
If an imaginary line drawn between the two deltas of a whorl pattern touches any of the spiral ridges, the pattern is classified as a:
a)
accident
b)
central pocket whorl
c)
central pocket loop
d)
plain whorl
11.
What pattern is this?
a)
Loop
b)
Arch
c)
Whorl
12.
Identify the true statement.
a)
The red triangles are deltas.
b)
The red triangles are useless.
c)
The red triangles are forks.
d)
The red triangles are loops.
13.
Identify the fingerprint pattern below. (right hand)
a)
plain arch
b)
whorl
c)
tented arch
d)
double loop
14.
Identify the fingerprint pattern below. (right hand)
a)
Radial Loop
b)
Plain Arch
c)
Plain Whorl
d)
Double Whorl
15.
Identify the fingerprint pattern below. (right hand)
a)
Radial Loop
b)
Ulnar Loop
c)
Plain Whorl
d)
Plain Arch
16.
A print that comes in and out on the same side is called
a)
An arch
b)
A loop
c)
A whorl
d)
A ridge
17.
The general pattern of your fingerprints stay the same your whole life.
a)
True
b)
False
18.
The area indicated by "A" in the diagram is known as a
a)
Core
b)
Delta
c)
Whorl
d)
Arch
19.
What type of whorl is shown?
a)
Plain
b)
Central Pocket
c)
Double Loop
d)
Accidental
20.
What type of fingerprint is shown in the diagram below?
a)
Plain arch
b)
Plain whorl
c)
Central Pocket whorl
d)
Double Loop whorl
21.
What type of whorl is shown?
a)
Plain
b)
Central Pocket
c)
Double Loop
d)
Accidental
22.
What pattern is this?
a)
Tented Arch
b)
Plain Arch
c)
Loop
d)
Whorl
23.
The area indicated by "B" in the diagram is known as a(n)
a)
Core
b)
Delta
c)
Whorl
d)
Arch
24.
An invisible print that must be developed using powder or chemicals is called
a)
plastic
b)
latent
c)
patent
d)
underdeveloped
25.
The least common fingerprint pattern is the
a)
loop
b)
whorl
c)
arch
d)
they all occur equally
26.
What type of whorl is shown?
a)
Plain
b)
Central Pocket
c)
Double Loop
d)
Accidental
27.
What pattern is shown?
a)
Plain Arch
b)
Tented Arch
c)
Whorl
d)
Accidental
28.
a)
This is an arch.
b)
This is a loop.
c)
This is a plain whorl.
d)
This is a double loop whorl.
29.
A print that comes in one side and out the other is called:
a)
An arch
b)
A loop
c)
A whorl
30.
A print that has more than one delta is called:
a)
An arch
b)
A loop
c)
A whorl
31.
It is possible that Karen might have a whorl on one finger and a loop on another.
a)
True
b)
False
32.
Prints that occur when a finger touches a soft malleable surface are called what?
a)
Latent
b)
Patent
c)
Indented
d)
Impressed
33.
Prints that leave a distinct ridge impression that is visible to the naked eye without technological enhancement are called what?
a)
Latent
b)
Patent
c)
Indented
d)
Impressed
34.
60% of people have...
a)
Whorls
b)
Loops
c)
Arches
d)
Fingers
35.
35% of people have...
a)
Whorls
b)
Loops
c)
Arches
d)
Fingers
36.
5% of people have...
a)
Whorls
b)
Loops
c)
Arches
d)
Fingers
37.
Which of the following types of fingerprints are more likely to be found impressed in soft wax?
a)
visible
b)
latent
c)
impressed
d)
patent
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