Forensics fingerprint ELO

Question 1

Arch

Answer 1

No deltas
5% of people have arched fingerprints

Question 2

Plain arch

Answer 2

Ridges enter on one side and exit on the other side

Question 3

Tented arch

Answer 3

Similar to plain arch but has spike in center

Question 4

Loops

Answer 4

Have 1 delta
Most common

Question 5

Ulnar loop

Answer 5

Ulna bone

Question 6

Radial loop

Answer 6

Radius bone

Question 7

Whorls

Answer 7

One ridge that makes a complete circle
Contains 2 deltas

Question 8

Central pocket whorl

Answer 8

Draw a line between the two deltas if none of the center core touches the line its a double pocket whorl

Question 9

Double loop whorl

Answer 9

Made up of any two loops combined into one print

Question 10

Accidental whorls

Answer 10

Contain 2 or more patterns
Can contain 2 or more deltas

Question 11

Are fingerprints individual or class?

Answer 11

individual

Question 12

Latent prints

Answer 12

Not visible to the naked eye
Body oils/persperation

Question 13

Visible prints

Answer 13

When fingers touch a surface after the ridges have been in contact with colored material

Question 14

Plastic prints

Answer 14

Ridge impressions left on a soft material such as putty, wax, dust, and soap
Usually distinct and visible to the naked eye