Unit 4 - Fingerprints

Question 1

What are the three properties of a fingerprint?

Answer 1

1. Unique ridges
2. Consistent over an individual’s lifetime
3. Systematic classification used for fingerprints

Question 2

What are the characteristics of a loop fingerprint?

Answer 2

Enters and exits from the same side, contains a delta and core

Question 3

What are the characteristics of a whorl fingerprint?

Answer 3

At least 2 deltas and a core

Question 4

What are the characteristics of an arch fingerprint?

Answer 4

Enters from one side and exits through the other, does not contain a delta or core

Question 5

What is a delta?

Answer 5

Triangular area

Question 6

Fingerprint that enters and exits towards the thumb

Answer 6

Radial loop

Question 7

Fingerprint that enters and exits towards the pinky

Answer 7

Ulnar loop

Question 8

Whorl fingerprint that has a ripple effect

Answer 8

Plain

Question 9

Whorl fingerprint that resembles a spoon

Answer 9

Central pocket

Question 10

Whorl fingerprint that resembles an s

Answer 10

Double

Question 11

Latent print and one example

Answer 11

Invisible - bodily fluids and perspiration

Question 12

Visible print and example

Answer 12

Touched colored material - blood

Question 13

Plastic print and example

Answer 13

Indented/molded - paint, soap, wax

Question 14

Who started the study of fingerprints?

Answer 14

William Herschel

Question 15

What is a fingerprint?

Answer 15

An imprint made by ridge patterns on the tip of a finger