Introduction to Forensic Science and Criminalistics

Robert E Gaensslen, University of Illinois
Howard Harris, University of New Haven
Henry C Lee, University of New Haven

Fingerprints--Personal I.D.

Multiple Choice Quiz


1	Which of the following are considered to be biometric methods of identification?
		A)	Facial scans
		B)	Iris scans
		C)	Fingerprint scans
		D)	Only b and c
		E)	All of the above


2	Iodine vapors interact with the fingerprint residues to produce a visible print with the following color:
		A)	Black
		B)	Purple
		C)	White
		D)	Brown
		E)	Red


3	The chemical ninhydrin can be used to visualize latent fingerprints on porous surfaces. Ninhydrin turns violet when it reacts with which of the following fingerprint residues?
		A)	metal ions
		B)	lipids
		C)	carbohydrates
		D)	vitamins
		E)	amino acids


4	Which of the following is an example of a physical method for developing latent fingerprints?
		A)	Small particle reagent
		B)	Tape lift
		C)	Physical developer
		D)	Laser light
		E)	Super glue


5	What is a "bifurcation"?
		A)	a short ridge
		B)	a ridge ending
		C)	a ridge splitting into two
		D)	a core
		E)	an island

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