Fingerprint Forensics Quiz
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What type of impressions are left by the friction ridges of a human finger?

  • Fingerprints (correct)
  • Knuckle prints
  • Palm prints
  • Footprints
  • What results in fingerprints on surfaces such as glass or metal?

  • Moisture and grease on a finger (correct)
  • Using hand sanitizer
  • Wearing gloves
  • Excessive dryness of the skin
  • What do fingerprint records normally contain impressions from?

  • The pad on the last joint of fingers and thumbs (correct)
  • The upper arm
  • The entire hand
  • The wrist area
  • What makes human fingerprints suitable as long-term markers of human identity?

    <p>They are detailed, nearly unique, and durable</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What has been challenged by academics, judges, and the media regarding the use of fingerprint evidence?

    <p>The error rate in matching fingerprints</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Fingerprints

    • Fingerprints are left by the friction ridges of a human finger, which make contact with a surface.

    Formation of Fingerprints

    • Fingerprints on surfaces such as glass or metal result from the transfer of sweat and oils from the ridges on an individual's fingertips.

    Fingerprint Records

    • Fingerprint records typically contain impressions from the thumbs, index fingers, and middle fingers.

    Uniqueness of Human Fingerprints

    • The unique patterns of ridges and valleys on an individual's fingertips make human fingerprints suitable as long-term markers of human identity.

    Challenges to Fingerprint Evidence

    • The reliability and uniqueness of fingerprint evidence have been challenged by academics, judges, and the media.

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    Test your knowledge of forensic science and fingerprint analysis with this quiz. Learn about the unique patterns and characteristics of fingerprints and their significance in criminal investigations.

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