Skin & History of prints
Patterns & Minutiaes
Methods of testing
Define and Describe
Random
100
What is the most common fingerprint pattern?
Loops!!
100
What is the specific pattern if this is on the right index finger?
Tented Arch
100
Give me 3 examples (other than fingerprints) that we can use to help identify someone. Think biometrics.
Teeth
Footprints/toeprints
Palm Prints
Eyes/Blood Vessels/Retina scan
Voice
Ears
Lips
100
A pattern's ridges enter and exit on the side of the thumb
Radial Loop
100
How many pieces does each player start a game of chess with?
16
200
What gland is most important for fingerprinting?
Eccrine gland
200
What is this minutiae called?
Hook
200
when comparing prints in the U.S., what is the minimum number of points of similarity needed to convict someone?
0
200
Fingerprint pattern which has two asymmetrical (unevenly spaced-out) deltas.
Central Pocket Whorl
200
what animal has killed the most humans?
Misquitoes!! They carry and transfer deadly diseases like malaria :(
300
When do fingerprints begin to form?
10th week in the womb
300
What is the specific pattern if this is on the right index finger?
Central Pocket Whorl
300
what is the name of the superglue chemical used to develop fingerprints?
*I will not count off for spelling
Cyanoacrylate
300
What are the 3 types of fingerprints found at a crime scene AND what is 1 word to describe/define it
Patent Fingerprint- Visible
Latent Fingerprint- Invisible
Plastic Fingerprint- Impression/Molding
300
What fast food company piloted a chicken flavored nail polish?
KFC
400
First person convicted by fingerprint evidence. *First & Last name required
Thomas Jennings
400
Name the minutiae
Eye
400
What was the specific name for the method of testing used on the ransom note found in the Ramsey's household?
Ninhydrin
400
What does AFIS stand for & what is it?
**Must get every word correct
Automated Fingerprint Identification System and it is the online database for fingerprints on a state level
400
Name that state!
Illinois!
500
Layer of the skin that rapidly grows during development causing folds and ridges
Basal Layer
500
A fork is also known as a..
Bifurcation
500
In the Richard Ramirez case, investigators relied on a new piece of technology to find fingerprints in a car suspected to be driven by the Nightstalker. What was this technology AND what was the specific method of testing used?
Laser scanner (blue light) and FLOURESCENT Powder
500
Study of fingerprints is called..?
Dactyloscopy
500
What NFL (football) team won the very first Super Bowl?
Green Bay Packers
