Test 3. Finger printing

Question 1

What are the three basic pattern types of finger prints?

Answer 1

1. Loops
2. Whorls
3. Arches

Question 2

What is equipment used for inked prints?

Answer 2

> FIngerprint card holder

> Block printer’s ink

> Inking plate

> Ink roller

Question 3

What are some reason for poor finger prints?

Answer 3

> Use of poor or improper prints

> Dirty equipment

> Dirty or wet hands

> Failure to roll finger from nail edge to edge

> Lack of control of fingers, resulting in smears

Question 4

What do fingerprints reveal?

Answer 4

> Identity of criminal

> Individual’s criminal history