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WorksheetsForensic Science Fingerprints
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 13mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Fingerprints are developed between
a)
week 6 and 7
b)
week 5 and 6
c)
week 12 and 13
d)
week 9 and 10
2.
Which type of fingerprint cannot be seen by the naked eye?
a)
patent fingerprint
b)
latent fingerprint
3.
The area indicated by "A" in the diagram is known as a
a)
Core
b)
Delta
c)
Whorl
d)
Arch
4.
The area indicated by "B" in the diagram is known as a(n)
a)
Core
b)
Delta
c)
Whorl
d)
Arch
5.
Which ridge pattern is most common on human fingerprints?
a)
arch
b)
loops
c)
whorls
6.
Which pattern is least common on human fingerprints?
a)
arch
b)
loop
c)
whorl
7.
Print is on the right hand
a)
arch
b)
radial loop
c)
ulnar loop
d)
whorl
8.
What is the function of the ridges on our fingers which create fingerprints?
a)
They provide insulation for the tissues under the skin.
b)
They enable us to grasp objects.
c)
They provide protection for our touch receptors.
9.
What causes fingerprints to be left behind when we touch things?
a)
the dust on the things we touch
b)
the smoothness of the surfaces we touch
c)
the natural oils on skin
d)
the moisture in the atmosphere
10.
The fingerprint classification system used in most English-speaking countries was devised by:
a)
Herschel.
b)
Galton-Henry.
c)
Vucetich.
d)
Fauld.
11.
What is the minimum number of ridge characteristics necessary before two fingerprints can be identified as the same?
a)
25
b)
8
c)
12
d)
20
12.
Name this minutiae type
a)
Enclosure
b)
Island
c)
Bifurcation (fork)
d)
Ridge ending
13.
Name this minutiae type
a)
Enclosure
b)
Island
c)
Bifurcation (fork)
d)
Ridge ending
14.
Name this minutiae type
a)
Bridge
b)
Island (dot)
c)
Bifurcation (fork)
d)
Pore
15.
What type of fingerprint is shown in the diagram below?
a)
Plain arch
b)
Plain whorl
c)
Central Pocket whorl
d)
Double Loop whorl
16.
What pattern is this?
a)
Loop
b)
Arch
c)
Whorl
17.
A fingerprint is considered individual evidence.
a)
False
b)
True
18.
All loop patterns have a delta and a core.
a)
True
b)
False
19.
A loop that opens toward the thumb is called
a)
ulnar
b)
radial
c)
buccal
d)
all of these
20.
right hand
a)
accidental whorl
b)
double loop
c)
tented arch
d)
plain arch
21.
right hand
a)
accidental whorl
b)
double loop whorl
c)
ying-yang
d)
plain whorl
22.
right hand
a)
plain arch
b)
tented arch
c)
double arch
d)
accidental loop
23.
Fingerprints in blood, dirt, mud, etc.
a)
latent
b)
impressionist
c)
patent
d)
plastic
24.
prints left in a medium, such as wax or clay.
a)
latent
b)
impressionist
c)
patent
d)
plastic
25.
invisible prints left by body secretions
a)
latent
b)
impressionist
c)
patent
d)
plastic
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