WorksheetsFingerprint Quiz
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 25mins
Forensic examiners look for the presence of a __________ and delta(s).
Short ridge
Bifurcation
Core
Crossover
Which of the following ridge characteristics can be defined as one ridge dividing into two?
Island or short ridge
Eye or enclosure
Bifurcation or fork
Double bifurcation
this is a _____ fingerprint
whorl
ulnar loop
radial loop
arch
The circled areas are called:
Minutiae
Ridges
Details
Marks
The area indicated by "A" in the diagram is known as a
Core
Delta
Whorl
Arch
Which of the following is NOT one of the three principles of fingerprints?
A fingerprint is an individual characteristic
A fingerprint pattern will remain unchanged for the life of an individual
Fingerprints have general characteristic ridge patterns to identify them
Identical twins have the exact same fingerprints
What are the 3 base patterns of fingerprints?
Latent, whorl, and patent
Arch, loop, and patent
Arch, whorl, and loop
Visible and invisible
Other than powder, what is another method of developing latent fingerprints?
tape
cyanoacrylate (super glue) fuming
take a photograph
Elmer's glue fuming
What Pattern is this?
radial loop
double loop whorl
plain loop
tented arch
Fingerprints are formed:
during fetal development
by the time a child is two years old
at birth
during first 6 months after birth
Prints that are not readily visible are commonly referred to as:
rolled
plastic
latent
closed
A chemical method used for developing prints on nonporous surfaces is:
physical developer
ninhydrin
DFO
fuming with cyanoacrylate
The picture is for the minutiae _______.
bridge
bifurcation
delta
hook
Is the fingerprint on the left (taken from a crime scene) a match for the one on the right (taken from a suspect)?
Confirmed match
No match
Is the fingerprint on the left (taken from a crime scene) a match for the one on the right (taken from a suspect)?
Confirmed match
No match
The technique shown produces a permanent white print.
Iodine
superglue fuming
dusting
nihydrian
This pattern was taken from the right hand, what type of pattern is present?
Radial loop
Ulnar Loop
Tented Arch
Plain Arch
What pattern is this, assume left hand?
Ulnar loop
Radial Loop
Double loop whorl
Plain Whorl
Central pocket Whorl
What pattern is this, assume left hand?
Ulnar loop
Radial Loop
Double loop whorl
Plain Whorl
Central pocket Whorl
Which of the following is NOT a method for visualizing fingerprints?
Dusting with powder
Using iodine fuming
Applying luminol
Using magnetic powder
What is the primary purpose of fingerprint analysis in forensic science?
To determine a person's age
To identify individuals
To assess a person's health
To measure skin moisture
Which layer of skin is responsible for the formation of fingerprints?
Epidermis
Dermis
Hypodermis
Stratum corneum
Which of the following is a common characteristic of fingerprint patterns?
They change every 7 years
They are unique to each individual
They are identical in twins
They are influenced by diet
What is the role of ridge patterns in fingerprint analysis?
To provide grip
To regulate temperature
To identify individuals
To protect the skin
Which scientific principle is used to match fingerprints in a database?
Genetic sequencing
Pattern recognition
Chemical analysis
Thermal imaging
