Question 1

The identity, number, and relative location of ridge characteristics impart ________ to a fingerprint.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The identity, number, and relative location of...

Question 2

Using the description given below of the types of fingerprint patterns on each finger of a suspect, give the primary classification of the individual.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Using the description given below of the...

Question 3

Match the word in Column 1 to its definition in Column 2. Each answer can only be used once.
A)A class of fingerprints characterized by ridge lines that enter the print from one side and flow out the other side
B)An inkless device that captures digital images of fingerprints and palm prints and electronically transmits them to an AFIS
C)A square electronic dot that is used to compose a digital image
D)A fingerprint impressed in a soft surface
E)A class of fingerprints characterized by ridge lines that enter from one side of the pattern and curve around to exit from the same side of the pattern
F)A system of identification of individuals by measurement of parts of the body, developed by Alphonse Bertillon
G)A process through which a picture is converted into pixels
H)A technique for visualizing latent fingerprints by exposing them to iodine vapors
I)Ridge endings, bifurcations, enclosures, and other ridge details which must match in two fingerprints to establish their common origin
J)A chemical reagent used to develop latent fingerprints on porous materials by reacting with amino acids in perspiration
K)A class of fingerprints that includes ridge patterns that are generally rounded or circular and have two deltas
L)A physical change from the solid directly into the gaseous state
M)A fingerprint made by the deposit of oils and/or perspiration; it is invisible to the naked eye
N)A silver nitrate-based reagent formulated to develop latent fingerprints on porous surfaces
O)To emit visible light when exposed to light of a shorter wavelength
P)A technique for visualizing latent fingerprints on nonporous surfaces by exposing them to cyanoacrylate vapors
Q)A fingerprint made when the finger deposits a visible material such as ink, dirt, or blood onto a surface
R)A verbal description of a perpetrator's physical characteristics and dress provided by an eyewitness
-Physical developer

Accepted Answer

The answer of Match the word in Column 1 to...

Question 4

Give three reasons why alternate light sources have replaced lasers for visualizing latent prints.

Accepted Answer

(should include points such as):
First,

Question 5

Digital imaging is still effective in enhancing latent fingerprints even if details of the print do not exist on the original images.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The three types of fingerprint patterns are loops, whorls, and ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The three types of fingerprint patterns are...

Question 7

Match the word in Column 1 to its definition in Column 2. Each answer can only be used once.
A)A class of fingerprints characterized by ridge lines that enter the print from one side and flow out the other side
B)An inkless device that captures digital images of fingerprints and palm prints and electronically transmits them to an AFIS
C)A square electronic dot that is used to compose a digital image
D)A fingerprint impressed in a soft surface
E)A class of fingerprints characterized by ridge lines that enter from one side of the pattern and curve around to exit from the same side of the pattern
F)A system of identification of individuals by measurement of parts of the body, developed by Alphonse Bertillon
G)A process through which a picture is converted into pixels
H)A technique for visualizing latent fingerprints by exposing them to iodine vapors
I)Ridge endings, bifurcations, enclosures, and other ridge details which must match in two fingerprints to establish their common origin
J)A chemical reagent used to develop latent fingerprints on porous materials by reacting with amino acids in perspiration
K)A class of fingerprints that includes ridge patterns that are generally rounded or circular and have two deltas
L)A physical change from the solid directly into the gaseous state
M)A fingerprint made by the deposit of oils and/or perspiration; it is invisible to the naked eye
N)A silver nitrate-based reagent formulated to develop latent fingerprints on porous surfaces
O)To emit visible light when exposed to light of a shorter wavelength
P)A technique for visualizing latent fingerprints on nonporous surfaces by exposing them to cyanoacrylate vapors
Q)A fingerprint made when the finger deposits a visible material such as ink, dirt, or blood onto a surface
R)A verbal description of a perpetrator's physical characteristics and dress provided by an eyewitness
-Loop

Accepted Answer

The answer of Match the word in Column 1 to...

Question 8

The three kinds of crime scene fingerprints are visible prints, invisible prints, and latent prints.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Match the word in Column 1 to its definition in Column 2. Each answer can only be used once.
A)A class of fingerprints characterized by ridge lines that enter the print from one side and flow out the other side
B)An inkless device that captures digital images of fingerprints and palm prints and electronically transmits them to an AFIS
C)A square electronic dot that is used to compose a digital image
D)A fingerprint impressed in a soft surface
E)A class of fingerprints characterized by ridge lines that enter from one side of the pattern and curve around to exit from the same side of the pattern
F)A system of identification of individuals by measurement of parts of the body, developed by Alphonse Bertillon
G)A process through which a picture is converted into pixels
H)A technique for visualizing latent fingerprints by exposing them to iodine vapors
I)Ridge endings, bifurcations, enclosures, and other ridge details which must match in two fingerprints to establish their common origin
J)A chemical reagent used to develop latent fingerprints on porous materials by reacting with amino acids in perspiration
K)A class of fingerprints that includes ridge patterns that are generally rounded or circular and have two deltas
L)A physical change from the solid directly into the gaseous state
M)A fingerprint made by the deposit of oils and/or perspiration; it is invisible to the naked eye
N)A silver nitrate-based reagent formulated to develop latent fingerprints on porous surfaces
O)To emit visible light when exposed to light of a shorter wavelength
P)A technique for visualizing latent fingerprints on nonporous surfaces by exposing them to cyanoacrylate vapors
Q)A fingerprint made when the finger deposits a visible material such as ink, dirt, or blood onto a surface
R)A verbal description of a perpetrator's physical characteristics and dress provided by an eyewitness
-Latent fingerprint

Accepted Answer

The answer of Match the word in Column 1 to...

Question 10

In the Primary Classification System, a finger is assigned numerical value if its pattern is a(n):

Accepted Answer

A) Loop. 
B) Ulnar loop. 
C) Arch. 
D) Whorl. 
A) Loop. 
B) Ulnar loop. 
C) Arch. 
D) Whorl.

Question 11

Match the word in Column 1 to its definition in Column 2. Each answer can only be used once.
A)A class of fingerprints characterized by ridge lines that enter the print from one side and flow out the other side
B)An inkless device that captures digital images of fingerprints and palm prints and electronically transmits them to an AFIS
C)A square electronic dot that is used to compose a digital image
D)A fingerprint impressed in a soft surface
E)A class of fingerprints characterized by ridge lines that enter from one side of the pattern and curve around to exit from the same side of the pattern
F)A system of identification of individuals by measurement of parts of the body, developed by Alphonse Bertillon
G)A process through which a picture is converted into pixels
H)A technique for visualizing latent fingerprints by exposing them to iodine vapors
I)Ridge endings, bifurcations, enclosures, and other ridge details which must match in two fingerprints to establish their common origin
J)A chemical reagent used to develop latent fingerprints on porous materials by reacting with amino acids in perspiration
K)A class of fingerprints that includes ridge patterns that are generally rounded or circular and have two deltas
L)A physical change from the solid directly into the gaseous state
M)A fingerprint made by the deposit of oils and/or perspiration; it is invisible to the naked eye
N)A silver nitrate-based reagent formulated to develop latent fingerprints on porous surfaces
O)To emit visible light when exposed to light of a shorter wavelength
P)A technique for visualizing latent fingerprints on nonporous surfaces by exposing them to cyanoacrylate vapors
Q)A fingerprint made when the finger deposits a visible material such as ink, dirt, or blood onto a surface
R)A verbal description of a perpetrator's physical characteristics and dress provided by an eyewitness
-Ridge characteristics

Accepted Answer

The answer of Match the word in Column 1 to...

Question 12

A chemical method used for developing prints on nonporous surfaces is:

Accepted Answer

A) Physical developer. 
B) Ninhydrin. 
C) Fuming with cyanoacrylate. 
D) DFO. 
A) Physical developer. 
B) Ninhydrin. 
C) Fuming with cyanoacrylate. 
D) DFO.

Question 13

Chemical methods for developing latent fingerprints must be used in the following sequence:

Accepted Answer

A) Iodine, physical developer, ninhydrin. 
B) Iodine, ninhydrin, physical developer. 
C) Ninhydrin, iodine, physical developer. 
D) Ninhydrin, physical developer, iodine. 
A) Iodine, physical developer, ninhydrin. 
B) Iodine, ninhydrin, physical developer. 
C) Ninhydrin, iodine, physical developer. 
D) Ninhydrin, physical developer, iodine.

Question 14

A final conclusion made using the ACE-V process is either the individualization or elimination of a print.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

If an imaginary line drawn between the two deltas of a whorl pattern touches any of the spiral ridges, the pattern is classified as a(n):

Accepted Answer

A) Central pocket whorl. 
B) Central pocket loop whorl. 
C) Accidental whorl. 
D) Plain whorl. 
A) Central pocket whorl. 
B) Central pocket loop whorl. 
C) Accidental whorl. 
D) Plain whorl.

Question 16

A primary classification of 9/3 means that there are:

Accepted Answer

A) Whorls on the left index and right ring fingers. 
B) Deltas on fingers #9 and #3. 
C) Whorls on the left and right middle fingers. 
D) Loops on the right thumb and left ring finger. 
A) Whorls on the left index and right ring fingers. 
B) Deltas on fingers #9 and #3. 
C) Whorls on the left and right middle fingers. 
D) Loops on the right thumb and left ring finger.

Question 17

Ninhydrin is used on a latent print to detect:

Accepted Answer

A) Fatty acids. 
B) Riboflavin. 
C) Protein material. 
D) Salt. 
A) Fatty acids. 
B) Riboflavin. 
C) Protein material. 
D) Salt.

Question 18

Fingerprints are a reproduction of ________ skin ridges found on the palm side of the fingers and thumbs.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Fingerprints are a reproduction of ________ skin...

Question 19

Level ________ of the comparison step in the ACE-V process can individualize a print.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Level ________ of the comparison step in...

Question 20

AFIS is a(n):

Accepted Answer

A) Computerized system for storing and retrieving fingerprint records. 
B) Method used to determine age of a latent print. 
C) Computer system programmed to analyze hair. 
D) Assay technique used to identify drugs. 
A) Computerized system for storing and retrieving fingerprint records. 
B) Method used to determine age of a latent print. 
C) Computer system programmed to analyze hair. 
D) Assay technique used to identify drugs.

The identity, number, and relative location of ridge characteristics impart ________ to a fingerprint.

Using the description given below of the types of fingerprint patterns on each finger of a suspect, give the primary classification of the individual.

Give three reasons why alternate light sources have replaced lasers for visualizing latent prints.

Digital imaging is still effective in enhancing latent fingerprints even if details of the print do not exist on the original images.

The three types of fingerprint patterns are loops, whorls, and ________.

The three kinds of crime scene fingerprints are visible prints, invisible prints, and latent prints.

In the Primary Classification System, a finger is assigned numerical value if its pattern is a(n):

A chemical method used for developing prints on nonporous surfaces is:

Chemical methods for developing latent fingerprints must be used in the following sequence:

A final conclusion made using the ACE-V process is either the individualization or elimination of a print.

If an imaginary line drawn between the two deltas of a whorl pattern touches any of the spiral ridges, the pattern is classified as a(n):

A primary classification of 9/3 means that there are:

Ninhydrin is used on a latent print to detect:

Fingerprints are a reproduction of ________ skin ridges found on the palm side of the fingers and thumbs.

Level ________ of the comparison step in the ACE-V process can individualize a print.

AFIS is a(n):

Introduction

The Crime Scene

Physical Evidence

Crime Scene Reconstruction: Blood Stain Pattern Analysis

Death Investigation

Forensic Biometrics

The Microscope

Firearms, Tool Marks, and Other Impressions

Matter, Light, and Glass Examination

Hairs and Fibers

Drugs

Forensic Toxicology

Metals, Paint, and Soil

Forensic Serology

DNA: The Indispensable Forensic Science Tool

Forensic Aspects of Fire and Explosion Investigation

Document Examination

Computer Forensics

Mobile Device Forensics

Filters

Exam 6: Fingerprints

The identity, number, and relative location of ridge characteristics impart ________ to a fingerprint.

Using the description given below of the types of fingerprint patterns on each finger of a suspect, give the primary classification of the individual.

Give three reasons why alternate light sources have replaced lasers for visualizing latent prints.

Digital imaging is still effective in enhancing latent fingerprints even if details of the print do not exist on the original images.

The three types of fingerprint patterns are loops, whorls, and ________.

The three kinds of crime scene fingerprints are visible prints, invisible prints, and latent prints.

In the Primary Classification System, a finger is assigned numerical value if its pattern is a(n):

A chemical method used for developing prints on nonporous surfaces is:

Chemical methods for developing latent fingerprints must be used in the following sequence:

A final conclusion made using the ACE-V process is either the individualization or elimination of a print.

If an imaginary line drawn between the two deltas of a whorl pattern touches any of the spiral ridges, the pattern is classified as a(n):

A primary classification of 9/3 means that there are:

Ninhydrin is used on a latent print to detect:

Fingerprints are a reproduction of ________ skin ridges found on the palm side of the fingers and thumbs.

Level ________ of the comparison step in the ACE-V process can individualize a print.

AFIS is a(n):

Introduction

The Crime Scene

Physical Evidence

Crime Scene Reconstruction: Blood Stain Pattern Analysis

Death Investigation

Forensic Biometrics

The Microscope

Firearms, Tool Marks, and Other Impressions

Matter, Light, and Glass Examination

Hairs and Fibers

Drugs

Forensic Toxicology

Metals, Paint, and Soil

Forensic Serology

DNA: The Indispensable Forensic Science Tool

Forensic Aspects of Fire and Explosion Investigation

Document Examination

Computer Forensics

Mobile Device Forensics

Filters