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Fingerprint Pre-Test

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Latent fingerprints are caused by the transfer of oils and other body secretions onto a surface.

a)

true

b)

false

2.

Fingerprints are generally considered to be a form of class evidence.

a)

true

b)

false

3.

It is necessary to obtain a full print from a suspect to compare his fingerprint with the fingerprint found at the scene.

a)

true

b)

false

4.

Plastic prints must be dusted in order to see the ridge pattern detail?

a)

true

b)

false

5.

Latent fingerprints, or surface fingerprints, are caused by the transfer of skin onto a surface.

a)

true

b)

false

6.

It is important to always photograph a fingerprint before you attempt to lift it.

a)

true

b)

false

7.

Patent fingerprints, or visible fingerprints, are left on a smooth surface when blood, ink, or some other liquid meets the hands and is then transferred to that surface.

a)

true

b)

false

8.

   IAFIS stands for

a)

International Augmented Fingerprint Identification System

b)

Integrated Automatic Fingerprint Identification System

c)

Integrated Augmented Fingerprint Identification System

d)

Internal Automated Fingerprint Identification System

9.

The presence of two deltas in a fingerprint indicate

a)

scar tissue

b)

loop

c)

whorl

d)

arch

10.

The use of fingerprint identification is not perfect because:

a)

The current technology depends on humans to analyze the information, and humans make mistakes.

b)

People can easily change their fingerprints.

c)

Many people have the exact same fingerprint.

d)

None of these choices are correct.

e)

All the above are correct.

11.

All the following methods are used to develop fingerprints, except:

a)

ninhydrin

b)

iodine

c)

carbon powder

d)

hydrochloric acid

12.

Prints are formed in which layer of the skin?

a)

epidermis layer

b)

dermis layer

c)

basal layer

d)

subcutaneous tissue

13.

The number of ridges between the core and the center of the delta is called the

a)

loop pattern

b)

print age

c)

ridge count

d)

minutiae pattern

14.

Which type of loop open towards the little finger?

a)

ulnar

b)

radial

c)

either are correct

d)

neither are correct

15.

Fingerprint whorl patterns may be (select all that apply):

a)

radial loop

b)

central pocket loop whorl

c)

double loop whorl

d)

flat arch

e)

tented arch

16.

While looking at the basic fingerprint patterns can quickly help eliminate a suspect, to positively match a print found at a crime scene to an individual, more is needed.  Every individual, including identical twins, has a unique fingerprint due to unique ridge patterns called:

a)

small details

b)

ridge details

c)

minutiae

d)

ridge minutiae

17.

The print seen is a

a)

double loop whorl

b)

arch

c)

central pocket loop whorl

d)

plain whorl

e)

ulnar loop

18.

The print seen is a

a)

plain arch

b)

radial loop

c)

delta whorl

d)

tented arch

e)

high arch

19.

How many deltas are in the print?

a)

0

b)

1

c)

2

d)

3

e)

4

20.

The print is a

a)

double loop whorl

b)

plain whorl

c)

accidental whorl

d)

central pocket loop whorl

e)

not a whorl print