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Fingerprints and Dermal Papillae Quiz

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What is the purpose of the chain of custody in a court of law?

To document the circumstances for the evidence being handled

To establish who had contact with the evidence (correct)

To record the date and time the evidence was handled

To track what changes, if any, were made to the evidence

Which of the following points is crucial for obtaining a properly inked 10-print card?

Having detailed impressions at the bottom

Having smudges on the impressions

Including nail to nail rolling with minimal smears (correct)

Failing to roll all ten fingers nail to nail

In fingerprint comparison, what are used as points of identification?

Minutiae occupying different relative positions

The same minutiae present in all fingerprints

The minutiae that occupy the same relative positions to each other (correct)

Minutiae that flow in different directions

What is the scientific basis for using fingerprints as evidence?

Each individual has unique fingerprint patterns Signup and view all the answers

Which type of print is obtained from a physical deposit of residue left on a surface?

Latent print Signup and view all the answers

What characteristic must be present for fingerprints to be matched in a comparison?

The minutiae being common and matching in relative positions Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary factor that distinguishes one person's fingerprints from another's?

The specific arrangement of minutiae points Signup and view all the answers

Which type of fingerprint has visible ridges that are inked and transferred onto paper?

Visible print Signup and view all the answers

How are latent prints formed at a crime scene?

As a result of touching a surface and leaving behind oils and sweat. Signup and view all the answers

What should be the condition of all ten fingers on a properly inked and rolled 10-print card?

Rolled nail to nail with no smears Signup and view all the answers

What does the chain of custody establish in a court of law?

Who had contact with the evidence Signup and view all the answers

In fingerprint comparison, what is used as a point of identification?

The relative positions of minutiae Signup and view all the answers

How are latent prints and inked prints compared?

By checking if the same minutiae are present Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of comparing fingerprint minutiae?

To ensure points match in relative positions Signup and view all the answers

What type of print is obtained from a physical residue left on a surface?