Fingerprint Notes Flashcard

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What types of surfaces are best suited for dusting fingerprints with powder?

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Hard, non-porous substances.

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What are the unique points that help determine the uniqueness of a fingerprint pattern?

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Minutiae.

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How many deltas does a plain whorl fingerprint pattern usually have?

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2.

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What are impressions left by friction ridge skin on objects called?

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Latent prints.

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What are ridge impressions left on a soft material called?

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Plastic prints.

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What is the primary purpose of fingerprint analysis?

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To identify individuals based on unique patterns.

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What are the three main types of fingerprint patterns?

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Loops, whorls, and arches.

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What is the significance of minutiae in fingerprint analysis?

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Minutiae are unique features that help differentiate one fingerprint from another.

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What is the difference between latent prints and patent prints?

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Latent prints are not visible to the naked eye, while patent prints are visible and can be seen directly.

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What is the role of a fingerprint examiner?

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To analyze and compare fingerprints to establish identity.