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Chapter 4: Fingerprints Review

Total questions: 130

Worksheet time: 1hrs 27mins

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Class
Date
1.

Fingerprints are considered individual evidence because:

a)

They are the same for everyone.

b)

They can be easily altered.

c)

They are unique to each individual.

d)

They change frequently over time.

2.

Why might there be no fingerprint evidence at a crime scene?

a)

The surface was not conducive to retaining fingerprints.

b)

The perpetrator wore gloves.

c)

The fingerprints were wiped away.

d)

All of the above.

3.

How have computers made personal identification easier?

a)

By increasing the speed of data processing

b)

By reducing the need for physical documents

c)

By enhancing the accuracy of identification

d)

All of the above

4.

Define the three basic properties that allow individual identification by fingerprints.

a)

Uniqueness, permanence, and pattern complexity

b)

Color, size, and shape

c)

Texture, temperature, and flexibility

d)

Age, gender, and ethnicity

5.

How can you obtain an inked, readable fingerprint for each finger?

a)

By using a digital scanner

b)

By pressing each finger on an ink pad and then on paper

c)

By using a fingerprint app on a smartphone

d)

By taking a photograph of each finger

6.

What are the general ridge patterns in fingerprints?

a)

Loops, whorls, and arches

b)

Circles, lines, and spirals

c)

Squares, triangles, and hexagons

d)

Dots, dashes, and curves

7.

Identify friction ridge characteristics and compare two fingerprints with at least ten points of identification.

a)

It is possible to identify and compare fingerprints with less than ten points of identification.

b)

At least ten points of identification are required to compare two fingerprints.

c)

Friction ridge characteristics are not used in fingerprint comparison.

d)

Fingerprint comparison does not require any points of identification.

8.

What are the differences among latent, plastic, and visible fingerprints?

a)

Latent fingerprints are visible to the naked eye, plastic fingerprints are impressions left on soft surfaces, and visible fingerprints are made by fingers coated with a substance.

b)

Latent fingerprints are invisible and require special techniques to be seen, plastic fingerprints are impressions left on soft surfaces, and visible fingerprints are made by fingers coated with a substance.

c)

Latent fingerprints are made by fingers coated with a substance, plastic fingerprints are invisible and require special techniques to be seen, and visible fingerprints are impressions left on soft surfaces.

d)

Latent fingerprints are impressions left on soft surfaces, plastic fingerprints are made by fingers coated with a substance, and visible fingerprints are invisible and require special techniques to be seen.

9.

How can you develop latent prints using physical and chemical methods?

a)

By using fingerprint powders and cyanoacrylate fuming

b)

By using ink and paper

c)

By using water and soap

d)

By using heat and pressure

10.

What are the methods used for recording and classifying fingerprints?

a)

Ink and paper method

b)

Digital scanning

c)

Biometric sensors

d)

All of the above

11.

Which of the following is not a characteristic of fingerprint loops, whorls, and arches?

a)

A) Ridge characteristics

b)

B) Primary identification number

c)

C) Color of the print

12.

Which of the following chemicals are used in lifting fingerprints?

a)

Ninhydrin and Cyanoacrylate

b)

Acetone and Benzene

c)

Ethanol and Methanol

d)

Sulfuric acid and Hydrochloric acid

13.

Which of the following is a type of print other than fingerprints?

a)

Palm

b)

Lip

c)

Teeth

d)

All of the above

14.

The primary identification number is used for what purpose in fingerprint classification?

a)

To identify the type of fingerprint pattern

b)

To determine the age of the fingerprint

c)

To match fingerprints with criminal records

d)

To measure the size of the fingerprint

15.

Which of the following is a fundamental principle of fingerprints?

a)

A) A fingerprint is a universal characteristic.

b)

B) A fingerprint changes frequently during an individual's lifetime.

c)

C) A fingerprint is an individual characteristic.

d)

D) Fingerprints cannot be classified.

16.

True or False: A fingerprint remains unchanged during an individual's lifetime.

a)

True

b)

False

17.

Fingerprints have general characteristic ridge patterns that permit them to be systematically classified. True or False?

a)

True

b)

False

18.

What is the term for the characteristic of ridge patterns known as 'Ridge ending'?

a)

Ridge ending

b)

Ridge bifurcation

c)

Ridge crossover

d)

Ridge island

19.

What is the term for the characteristic of ridge patterns known as 'Island or short ridge'?

a)

Island or short ridge

b)

Bifurcation

c)

Ridge ending

d)

Delta

20.

What is the term for the characteristic of ridge patterns known as 'Bridge'?

a)

Bridge

b)

Loop

c)

Whorl

d)

Arch

21.

What is the term for the characteristic of ridge patterns known as 'Eye or enclosure'?

a)

Eye or enclosure

b)

Loop

c)

Whorl

d)

Arch

22.

What is the term for the characteristic of ridge patterns known as 'Delta'?

a)

Delta

b)

Core

c)

Loop

d)

Whorl

23.

What is the term for the characteristic of ridge patterns known as 'Bifurcation or fork'?

a)

Bifurcation

b)

Loop

c)

Whorl

d)

Arch

24.

What is the term for the characteristic of ridge patterns known as 'Dot'?

a)

Dot

b)

Loop

c)

Whorl

d)

Arch

25.

What is the term for the characteristic of ridge patterns known as 'Spur'?

a)

Spur

b)

Loop

c)

Whorl

d)

Arch

26.

What is the term for the characteristic of ridge patterns known as 'Double bifurcation'?

a)

Double bifurcation

b)

Loop

c)

Whorl

d)

Arch

27.

What is the term for the characteristic of ridge patterns known as 'Trifurcation'?

a)

Trifurcation

b)

Bifurcation

c)

Quadrifurcation

d)

Pentafurcation

28.

What is the central part of a fingerprint called?

a)

Core

b)

Loop

c)

Whorl

d)

Arch

29.

Which fingerprint minutiae is represented by a small isolated ridge?

a)

Dot

b)

Bifurcation

c)

Ending Ridge

d)

Enclosure

30.

What is the term for a single ridge that splits into two?

a)

Bifurcation

b)

Confluence

c)

Divergence

d)

Convergence

31.

Which minutiae is characterized by a ridge that ends abruptly?

a)

Ridge ending

b)

Bifurcation

c)

Island

d)

Dot

32.

What is the name of the fingerprint feature that looks like a small dot?

a)

Dot

b)

Whorl

c)

Loop

d)

Arch

33.

Which fingerprint feature is a ridge that connects two other ridges?

a)

Bridge

b)

Whorl

c)

Loop

d)

Arch

34.

What is the term for a ridge that splits into two and then splits again?

a)

Bifurcation

b)

Trifurcation

c)

Quadrifurcation

d)

Multifurcation

35.

Which fingerprint minutiae is a ridge that forms a triangular shape?

a)

Delta

b)

Bifurcation

c)

Ridge Ending

d)

Dot

36.

What is the term for a ridge that has a noticeable break or gap?

a)

Col

b)

Peak

c)

Valley

d)

Plateau

37.

Which fingerprint feature is a ridge that curves back on itself?

a)

Loop

b)

Whorl

c)

Arch

d)

Delta

38.

Fill in the blank: An arch fingerprint does not have type lines, deltas, or ______.

a)

ridges

b)

whorls

c)

loops

d)

arches

39.

A loop must have one or more ridges entering and exiting from the same side. Loops must have one delta. Types: Radial—opens toward the thumb, Ulnar—opens toward the “pinky” (little finger). Which type of loop is this, if it is on the right hand? Left hand?

a)

Radial on the right hand, Ulnar on the left hand

b)

Ulnar on the right hand, Radial on the left hand

c)

Radial on both hands

d)

Ulnar on both hands

40.

What is a characteristic of a plain or central pocket whorl?

a)

It has no ridges.

b)

It makes a complete circuit.

c)

It has three deltas.

d)

It is covered by other categories.

41.

How many deltas does a whorl have?

a)

One

b)

Two

c)

Three

d)

Four

42.

Fill in the blank: A double loop is made of ________ loops.

a)

two

b)

three

c)

four

d)

five

43.

Fill in the blank: An accidental is a pattern not covered by other ________.

a)

categories

b)

shapes

c)

colors

d)

sizes

44.

What type of fingerprint is shown in the first image?

a)

A) Loop

b)

B) Whorl

c)

C) Arch

45.

What type of fingerprint is shown in the second image?

a)

A) Loop

b)

B) Whorl

c)

C) Arch

46.

What type of fingerprint is shown in the third image?

a)

A) Loop

b)

B) Whorl

c)

C) Arch

47.

What is the Henry-FBI Classification System used for?

a)

Classifying fingerprints by point value

b)

Measuring hand size

c)

Identifying palm lines

d)

Determining finger length

48.

Assign the number of points for each finger that has a whorl and substitute into the equation: right index, right ring, left thumb, left middle, left little + 1 / right thumb, right middle, right little, left index, left ring + 1 = ________. That number is your primary classification number.

a)

0

b)

1

c)

2

d)

3

49.

What is the general number of points of similarity accepted by criminal courts in the United States for fingerprint matching?

a)

5 to 7 points

b)

8 to 12 points

c)

13 to 15 points

d)

16 to 20 points

50.

What are latent fingerprints?

a)

Fingerprints that are not visible to the naked eye and require special techniques to be detected

b)

Fingerprints that are visible and can be easily seen without any special techniques

c)

Fingerprints that are only found on electronic devices

d)

Fingerprints that are used in digital security systems

51.

Which gland secretes largely water with both inorganic and organic compounds?

a)

A) Apocrine

b)

B) Sebaceous

c)

C) Eccrine

52.

Which gland secretes fatty or greasy substances?

a)

Eccrine

b)

Sebaceous

c)

Apocrine

53.

What is the purpose of using substances that interact with secretions in developing latent prints?

a)

To enhance the visibility of latent prints

b)

To remove latent prints

c)

To change the color of the surface

d)

To destroy the evidence

54.

Which of the following substances adheres to both water and fatty deposits?

a)

Iodine

b)

Powders

c)

Water

d)

Oils

55.

Iodine fumes react with oils and fats to produce a temporary _______ color.

a)

yellow-brown

b)

blue

c)

green

d)

red

56.

What does Ninhydrin react with to produce a purple color?

a)

Chloride

b)

Amino acids

c)

Water

d)

Silver chloride

57.

Silver nitrate reacts with chloride to form ________, a material that turns gray when exposed to light.

a)

Silver chloride

b)

Sodium chloride

c)

Potassium chloride

d)

Calcium chloride

58.

Cyanoacrylate fumes react with water and other fingerprint constituents to form a hard, ________ deposit.

a)

Whitish

b)

Transparent

c)

Black

d)

Yellow

59.

What is the method shown in the image for detecting fingerprints?

a)

A) Dusting

b)

B) Iodine Fuming

c)

C) Cyanoacrylate Fuming

d)

D) Ninhydrin

60.

What is the topic of Chapter 4 in the image?

a)

DNA Analysis

b)

Fingerprints

c)

Blood Spatter

d)

Toxicology

61.

What are Cyanoacrylate Fingerprints?

a)

A type of fingerprint developed using superglue fuming

b)

A method of fingerprinting using ink

c)

A digital fingerprinting technique

d)

A type of fingerprint found on paper

62.

What is the process of developing Cyanoacrylate Fingerprints?

a)

Heating cyanoacrylate to produce fumes that react with fingerprint residues

b)

Using a brush to apply cyanoacrylate directly on the fingerprint

c)

Mixing cyanoacrylate with a dye to color the fingerprint

d)

Dipping the object in a cyanoacrylate solution

63.

Place the following in the order of fingerprint identification:

a)

collect print

b)

analyze loop, whorl, and arch patterns

c)

analyze ridge characteristics

d)

compare to prints on file

1)
2)
3)
4)
64.

What is the main purpose of using the AFIS (Automated Fingerprint Identification System) in forensic investigations?

a)

To analyze DNA samples

b)

To compare bullet casings

c)

To match unidentified fingerprints against a database

d)

To reconstruct crime scenes digitally

65.

During a crime scene investigation, Harper, Aria, and Rohan are tasked with processing a piece of evidence. They need to examine its shape, size, number of lines, and minutiae. What type of evidence are they likely processing?

a)

Blood sample

b)

Hair Sample

c)

DNA sample

d)

Fingerprint Sample

66.

Identical twins have identical fingerprints

a)

True

b)

False

67.

One of more ridges entering from one side of the print and recurving and exiting from the same side are known as:

a)

Arches

b)

Loops

c)

Whorls

d)

Central Pocket Whorls

68.

Which best describes fingerprint identification and their origin?

a)

it is a new science

b)

It was developed in 1910

c)

It has been around for a few deconds

d)

It has been around for centuries

69.

_______ is the study of fingerprint identification. So a _______ is the appropriate name for a fingerprint.

a)

Endoscopy;POS

b)

Pterodactyl; compression

c)

Dactyloscopy; dactylogram

d)

Ridge count; anagram

e)

Bifurcation; fingerprint

70.

What is the main purpose of fingerprinting in forensic science?

a)

To determine a person's age

b)

To identify individuals

c)

To find out a person's occupation

d)

To establish a person's health status

71.

What is the purpose of lifting a fingerprint?

a)

To clean the surface

b)

To make it visible for analysis

c)

To erase it from the crime scene

d)

To transfer it to another location

72.

Why is it important to wear gloves when collecting fingerprints?

a)

To keep your hands clean

b)

To prevent contaminating the evidence

c)

To avoid getting fingerprints on your clothes

d)

To make the process faster

73.

Label the different ridge characteristics:

a)

Bifurcation

b)

Crossover

c)

Ending Ridge

d)

Eye

e)

Bridge

f)

Short Ridge

g)

Hook/Spur

1
2
3
4
1)
2)
3)
4)
74.

Label the finger prints correctly

a)

Arch

b)

Loop

c)

Whorl

1
2
3
1)
2)
3)
75.

Match the following minutiae.

a)

1.

ridge ending

b)

2.

bifurcation

c)

3.

eye

d)

4.

island

e)

5.

bridge

76.

A ​ (a)   fingerprint is a concealed fingerprint that has to be made visible using powders or other forensic techniques.

Choose from the below words
latent
patent
plastic
77.

A ​ (a)   fingerprint is a three-dimensional fingerprint made in soft material such as clay, soap, or putty.

Choose from the below words
latent
patent
plastic
78.

A ​ (a)   fingerprint is a visible fingerprint made when fingers coated in blood, ink, or some other substance touch a surface and leave behind a print.

Choose from the below words
latent
patent
plastic
79.

What fingerprint pattern is this?

a)

radial loop

b)

plain whorl

c)

tented arch

d)

accidental whorl

80.

Match the following prints with the correct names

a)

1.

arch

b)

2.

whorl

c)

3.

loop

81.

Identify the core and the delta in this fingerprint.

a)

core

b)

delta

1
2
1)
2)
82.

Match the following

a)
1.

arch

b)
2.

whorl

c)
3.

loop

d)
4.

tented arch

83.

A fingerprint is an impression left on a surface that consists of patterns made by ​ (a)   on a finger.

Choose from the below words
ridges
DNA
fibers
84.

A ​ (a)   fingerprint is a concealed fingerprint that has to be made visible using powders or other forensic techniques.

Choose from the below words

latent

patent

plastic

85.

Identify the fingerprint pattern shown.

a)

loop

b)

arch

c)

whorl

86.
Which type of fingerprint is shown in the image below?
a)
arch
b)
whorl
c)
loop
d)
none of these
87.
Minutiae type?
a)
Short ridge
b)
Bifurcation
c)
Hook
d)
Delta
88.
Minutiae type?
a)
Delta
b)
Bifurcation
c)
Ridge ending
d)
Enclosure
89.

Identify the core and the delta in this fingerprint.

a)

core

b)

delta

1
2
1)
2)
90.
Which Suspect matches the prints from the crime scene?
a)
Suspect 1
b)
Suspect 2
c)
Suspect 3
d)
None
91.

What type of fingerprint is shown in the third image?

a)

A) Loop

b)

B) Whorl

c)

C) Arch

92.

Which of the following is a type of print other than fingerprints?

a)

Palm

b)

Lip

c)

Teeth

d)

All of the above

93.

A loop must have one or more ridges entering and exiting from the same side. Loops must have one delta. Types: Radial—opens toward the thumb, Ulnar—opens toward the “pinky” (little finger). Which type of loop is this, if it is on the right hand? Left hand?

a)

Radial on the right hand, Ulnar on the left hand

b)

Ulnar on the right hand, Radial on the left hand

c)

Radial on both hands

d)

Ulnar on both hands

94.
Minutiae type?
a)
Delta
b)
Bifurcation
c)
Ridge ending
d)
Enclosure
95.
Which Suspect matches the prints from the crime scene?
a)
Suspect 1
b)
Suspect 2
c)
Suspect 3
d)
None
96.

What is the purpose of lifting a fingerprint?

a)

To clean the surface

b)

To make it visible for analysis

c)

To erase it from the crime scene

d)

To transfer it to another location

97.

Do these fingerprints match?

a)

YES

b)

NO

98.

Do These Fingerprints Match

a)

YES

b)

NO

99.

Do these fingerprints match?

a)

YES

b)

NO

100.

Do these fingerprints match?

a)

YES

b)

NO

101.

Do these fingerprints match?

a)

YES

b)

NO

102.

Do these fingerprints match?

a)

YES

b)

NO

103.

Fingerprints remain (a)   during an individual's lifetime.

104.

(a)   prints are ridge impressions left on a soft material like putty, wax, or soap. 

105.

(a)   prints are invisible prints left behind by clean oils on fingertips. 

106.

What is the name of this minutiae?

a)

Bifurcation

b)

Splitting Ridge

c)

Delta

d)

Y

107.

What is the name of this minutiae?

a)

Enclosure/Eye

b)

Island

c)

Dot

d)

Bifurcation

108.

What is the name of this minutiae?

a)

Ending Ridge

b)

Spur

c)

Half-Ridge

d)

Partial Ridge

109.

What is the name of this minutiae?

a)

Bridge

b)

Junction

c)

Connector

d)

Zigzag

110.

What is the name of this minutiae?

a)

Spur

b)

Hanging Ridge

c)

Overhang

d)

Mini-fork

111.

What is the most common type of fingerprint? (65%)

a)

Arch

b)

Loop

c)

Whorl

112.
What component of a fingerprint constitutes individual evidence?
a)
Class
b)
Minutiae
c)
Subclass
d)
Class and subclass
113.
5% of the population has this type of pattern
a)
loops
b)
whorls
c)
arches
d)
ripples
114.

What are the red triangles?

a)

deltas

b)

useless

c)

forks

d)

loops

115.
What pattern is this?
a)
Loop
b)
Arch
c)
Whorl
116.
What pattern is this?
a)
Loop
b)
Arch
c)
Whorl
117.
What pattern is this?
a)
Loop
b)
Arch
c)
Whorl
118.
What is the evolutionary purpose of fingerprints?
a)
for identity
b)
there is no purpose
c)
to help grasp objects
d)
the ridges protect your fingers
119.
When are fingerprints formed?
a)
When you are a teenager
b)
During fetal development
c)
By the time you are two years old
d)
At birth
120.
A fingerprint is considered individual evidence.
a)
False
b)
True
121.

Which type of fingerprint cannot be seen with the naked eye?

a)

patent fingerprint

b)

latent fingerprint

c)

visible fingerprint

d)

plastic fingerprint

122.
When a fingerprint expert takes the witness stand and says he's absolutely certain two fingerprints match, he means he's found
a)
at least 8 or more matching minutiae
b)
at least 12 or more matching minutaie
c)
at least 20 or more matching minutiae
d)
at least 50 or more matching minutiae
123.
What pattern is this?
a)
Loop
b)
Arch
c)
Whorl
124.
What type of fingerprint is this? It is made in a soft medium.
a)
plastic
b)
patent
c)
latent
d)
visible
125.
Do two people ever have the same fingerprints?
a)
yes
b)
no
126.
AFIS is a ___.
a)
method used to determine age of a latent print
b)
computerized system to analyze hair
c)
way to identify drugs
d)
system for storing/retrieving fingerprint records
127.

The number of deltas found in an arch pattern is ______.

a)

zero

b)

one

c)

two

d)

three

128.

The number of deltas found in a loop pattern is ______.

a)

zero

b)

one

c)

two

d)

three

129.

The most common ridge characteristic on fingerprints is _____.

a)

bifurcation (fork).

b)

island.

c)

short ridge.

d)

crossover.

130.

Prints are called __________ prints when the ridges made contact with a colored substance, such as blood, paint or oil prior to being impressed on a surface.

a)

latent

b)

plastic

c)

visible

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