Exploring Fingerprints and Their Types

What are the three main types of fingerprints?

• Arches, Loops, Whorls

• Circles, Swirls, Lines

• Waves, Spirals, Zigzags

• Squares, Triangles, Circles

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Which fingerprint pattern is characterized by ridges that enter on one side of the finger, form a curve, and exit on the same side?

• Arch

• Loop

• Whorl

• Spiral

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Which fingerprint pattern is characterized by ridges that form circular or spiral patterns?

• Arch

• Loop

• Whorl

• Zigzag

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What is the primary method used to collect latent fingerprints at a crime scene?

• Dusting with fingerprint powder

• Using a magnifying glass

• Photographing the area

• Drawing the fingerprint

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Which of the following is NOT a type of fingerprint pattern?

• Arch

• Loop

• Whorl

• Stripe

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What tool is commonly used to lift a fingerprint after it has been dusted with powder (think about the Gizmos lab on fingerprints, what did you lift fingerprints with)?

• Tweezers

• Lifting tape

• Scissors

• Brush

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Which fingerprint pattern is characterized by ridges that enter on one side of the finger and exit on the opposite side?

• Arch

• Loop

• Whorl

• Spiral

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What is the purpose of using ninhydrin in fingerprint analysis?

• To color the fingerprint

• To make the fingerprint visible

• To remove the fingerprint

• To clean the surface

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Which of the following is a common surface for collecting fingerprints?

• Water

• Glass

• Sand

• Fabric

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Identify this fingerprint type

• loop
• composite
• arch
• whorl