Fingerprint Identification and Analysis

What is the primary reason fingerprints are unique to each individual?

• They are determined by DNA.

• They are influenced by environmental factors.

• They are formed by friction ridges and furrows.

• They are inherited from parents.

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

• Loop

• Whorl

• Spiral

• Arch

What percentage of fingerprint patterns are loops?

• 60%

• 35%

• 5%

• 50%

What is the main principle behind the persistence of fingerprints?

• Fingerprints change with age.

• Fingerprints remain unchanged throughout a person's lifetime.

• Fingerprints are influenced by environmental factors.

• Fingerprints are determined by diet.

Which method is commonly used to collect latent fingerprints?

• Photography

• Dusting with fingerprint powder

• Using a magnifying glass

• DNA analysis

What is the purpose of the ACE-V method in fingerprint analysis?

• To identify DNA patterns

• To analyze and compare fingerprint minutiae

• To determine the age of a fingerprint

• To classify fingerprint patterns

What is the role of the International Association for Identification (IAI)?

• To certify fingerprint examiners

• To create fingerprint patterns

• To analyze DNA evidence

• To train law enforcement officers

What are some limitations of fingerprints analysis. Mention at least 3.

Just because someone touches a surface does not guarantee that a latent

print will be deposited. True or False?

Where fingerprints may be found? Mention 3