Fingerprint Principles Quiz

Which of the following is a fundamental principle of fingerprints?

• Fingerprints are the same for everyone.

• Fingerprints change every year.

• Fingerprints are an individual characteristic.

• Fingerprints cannot be used for identification.

What happens to a fingerprint pattern over the life of an individual?

• It changes every decade.

• It remains unchanged.

• It changes with age.

• It disappears over time.

What allows fingerprints to be systematically identified?

• Their color

• Their size

• Their ridge patterns

• Their temperature

How many specific classes are there for fingerprints based on their visual pattern?

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 5

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

• Plain arch

• Tented arch

• Radial Loop

• Ulnar loop

Which of the following is a type of whorl fingerprint?

• Plain arch

• Radial Loop

• Central pocket whorl

• Ulnar loop

What is a type of loop fingerprint?

• Plain whorl

• Tented arch

• Double loop whorl

• Ulnar loop

What percentage of people have loops in their fingerprints?

• 60%

• 35%

• 5%

• 25%

What is the study of fingerprint identification called?

• Dermatology

• Dactyloscopy

• Graphology

• Osteology

What are "dactylograms" more commonly known as?

• Handprints

• Footprints

• Fingerprints

• Blueprints