Fingerprint Review

What is a fundamental characteristic of a fingerprint according to criminal investigators?

• A fingerprint is a common characteristic shared by many people.

• A fingerprint changes over the life of an individual.

• A fingerprint is an individual characteristic; no two people have the exact same fingerprint pattern.

• A fingerprint can be easily altered.

What can cause a change in a fingerprint pattern?

• Aging naturally over time.

• Permanent scars and skin diseases.

• Changes in personal habits.

• Environmental factors.

How do fingerprints remain throughout the life of an individual?

• They change frequently.

• They remain largely unchanged.

• They disappear and reappear.

• They become less distinct.

What allows fingerprints to be systematically identified?

• Their commonality among individuals.

• Their changing patterns.

• Their unique ridge patterns.

• Their color and size.

How many specific classes are fingerprints divided into based on their visual patterns?

• Two

• Three

• Four

• Five

Which type of fingerprint pattern is characterized by patterns that are centered and circular?

• Arch

• Loop

• Whorl

• Radial Loop

What is a subtype of the loop fingerprint pattern?

• Plain arch

• Ulnar loop

• Double loop whorl

• Accidental

Which fingerprint class includes the 'Tented arch'?

• Loop

• Whorl

• Arch

• Radial

What percentage of people have loop patterns in their fingerprints according to the factoid provided?

• 60%

• 35%

• 5%

• 25%

What is dactyloscopy primarily concerned with?

• The study of human behavior

• The study of fingerprint identification

• The study of genetic disorders

• The study of skin diseases