Friction Ridge Analysis

The term “forensic” originates:

From the Latin word forensis, meaning “of the forum”

What is not one of the three fingerprint pattern types?

High tops

The word “palmer” refers to the bottom of the feet and toes

False

No two people in the world have the same fingerprints

True

Which is not a sub pattern of whorls?

Super Whorls

Fingerprints cannot change due to things such as scarring or medications

False

Individualizing characteristics are those features that are unique to one particular person or thing

True

What is the final step in the analysis of all forensic evidence?

Courtroom testimony

What is not one of the three major facets of forensic science?

Create research for professional journal reviews

Which is one of the two types of sub patterns of arches?

Tented arches

Where are friction ridges found?

Fingers, palms, feet, and toes

Physical evidence is forensic evidence, such as fingerprints, trace evidence, and DNA

True

What are the three possible conclusions of a fingerprint comparison?

Identification, Elimination, and Inconclusive

Radial loops and Ulnar loops are the subpatterns of loops?

True

Identical twins have identical fingerprints

False

What is one of the two main premises for the science of fingerprint identification?

Uniqueness

What is not one of the fingerprint minutiae types?

Elevation ridges

Persistence means your fingerprints do not change throughout your lifetime.

True

Fingerprint minutiae are class characteristics.

False

A "Dot" is the shortest possible short ridge.

True