
Fingerprint Analysis and Identification Quiz
Authored by Kimberly Williams
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is dactyloscopy?
The study of fingerprints
The study of DNA
The study of blood types
The study of hair samples
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
At what stage of development are fingerprints formed?
During adulthood
During the fetal stage, around the third to fourth month of gestation
At birth
During adolescence
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which statement about fingerprints is TRUE?
Fingerprints change with age
No two people have the same fingerprints
Fingerprints are not unique
Fingerprints are the same for identical twins
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is NOT a basic pattern of friction ridges?
Loop
Whorl
Spiral
Arch
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which ridge characteristic is defined as a ridge that splits into three ridges?
Bifurcation
Trifurcation
Ridge ending
Bridge
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why is it important to be familiar with the specific characteristics of each fingerprint pattern type?
To recognize them in various forms for identification
To change fingerprint patterns
To remove fingerprints
To create new fingerprint patterns
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How many ridge characteristics (minutiae) are generally required to match fingerprints for a valid identification?
12-16
2-4
20-25
30-35
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