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Fingerprint Evidence: Classifying Fingerprints

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 19mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

(a)   is a ridge line that comes in form one side, goes up in the middle, and leaves on the other side.

2.

(a)   is a ridge line that comes in from one side, goes up, around, and back out the same side.

3.

(a)   is a ridge line that makes a complete circle.

4.

Which arch lines come in from one side and goes out the other and in the middle, they rise to a point?

a)

plain arch

b)

tented arch

5.

True or False: Loops can face either direction.

a)

True

b)

False

6.

If you have a loop on your fingerprint opening towards the pinky on your right hand, what is it called?

a)

radial loop

b)

tented loop

c)

ulnar loop

d)

plain loop

7.

On the left hand, you have a loop that opens toward your thumb. What is that loop called?

a)

ulna loop

b)

plain loop

c)

tented loop

d)

radial loop

8.

How many deltas are in a whorl?

a)

0

b)

1

c)

2

d)

3

9.

If the line between the deltas does NOT cut though the ridge line circles, what kind of whorl is it?

a)

Double Loop Whorl

b)

Plain Whorl

c)

Central Pocket Whorl

d)

Arch Whorl

10.

IF a fingerprint has two deltas and ridge lines come in, go around, double back , and out the same side again, what kind of print is it?

a)

Tented Arch

b)

Double Loop Whorl

c)

Central Pocket Whorl

d)

Double Arch Loop