What is fingerprinting?
Fingerprinting

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Fingerprinting is the process of capturing and analyzing the unique patterns of ridges and valleys on the surface of a person's fingertips, used for identification purposes.
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What are the three main types of fingerprint patterns?
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The three main types of fingerprint patterns are arches, loops, and whorls.
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Define an arch fingerprint pattern.
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An arch fingerprint pattern is characterized by ridge lines that enter from one side and exit from the other side, forming a wave-like pattern.
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What is a loop fingerprint pattern?
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A loop fingerprint pattern has ridge lines that enter from one side, curve around, and exit from the same side.
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What is a whorl fingerprint pattern?
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A whorl fingerprint pattern consists of circular or spiral ridge patterns that have at least two deltas.
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What are deltas in fingerprint analysis?
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Deltas are the triangular regions found in fingerprint patterns, indicating where ridge lines diverge.
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Who was John Dillinger?
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John Dillinger was a notorious American gangster in the 1930s known for his bank robberies and attempts to alter his fingerprints.
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