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What is Dactyloscopy?

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Dactyloscopy is the study of minutiae, specifically the unique patterns found in fingerprints.

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What technology do banks and doctor offices use to monitor signatures?

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Biometric signature pads are used by banks and doctor offices to monitor signatures.

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What is the first step to take with every piece of evidence, including bite marks and prints?

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Photograph everything before any other action.

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What is a Ridge Ending in fingerprint analysis?

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A Ridge Ending is a type of minutiae where a ridge terminates abruptly.

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What characteristics do whorl fingerprints have?

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Whorl fingerprints have two deltas and a core.

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Define minutiae in the context of fingerprint analysis.

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Minutiae are the specific features in a fingerprint, such as ridge endings and bifurcations, that help in identification.

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What is the purpose of photographing evidence at a crime scene?

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Photographing evidence preserves a visual record of the scene and the evidence before it is altered or removed.

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What is a bifurcation in fingerprint analysis?

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A bifurcation is a type of minutiae where a single ridge splits into two.

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What is the significance of deltas in fingerprint patterns?

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Deltas are points where ridges diverge, and they are crucial for classifying fingerprint patterns.

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What is the core in fingerprint analysis?

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The core is the central part of a fingerprint pattern, often used as a reference point for classification.