15 Questions
What is the purpose of the chain of custody in a court of law?
To establish who had contact with the evidence
Which of the following points is crucial for obtaining a properly inked 10-print card?
Including nail to nail rolling with minimal smears
In fingerprint comparison, what are used as points of identification?
The minutiae that occupy the same relative positions to each other
What is the scientific basis for using fingerprints as evidence?
Each individual has unique fingerprint patterns
Which type of print is obtained from a physical deposit of residue left on a surface?
Latent print
What characteristic must be present for fingerprints to be matched in a comparison?
The minutiae being common and matching in relative positions
What is the primary factor that distinguishes one person's fingerprints from another's?
The specific arrangement of minutiae points
Which type of fingerprint has visible ridges that are inked and transferred onto paper?
Visible print
How are latent prints formed at a crime scene?
As a result of touching a surface and leaving behind oils and sweat.
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
What does the chain of custody establish in a court of law?
Who had contact with the evidence
In fingerprint comparison, what is used as a point of identification?
The relative positions of minutiae
How are latent prints and inked prints compared?
By checking if the same minutiae are present
What is the main purpose of comparing fingerprint minutiae?
To ensure points match in relative positions
What type of print is obtained from a physical residue left on a surface?
Latent print
Test your knowledge on fingerprints, the unique friction skin located on the fingers and palm. Explore the types of friction skin, specifically focusing on the dermal papillae layer and its role in determining individual fingerprints.
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