Fingerprint Trivia
Fingerprint Trivia Challenge
Test your knowledge about the fascinating world of fingerprints with our engaging quiz! Delve into the science, uniqueness, and fun facts surrounding these intricate patterns that are a part of each individual.
Challenge yourself with questions like:
- What is the study of fingerprints called?
- When are fingerprints fully formed during pregnancy?
What is the name given to the study of fingerprints?
Printology
Ridgeology
Entomology
Digeology
What is the personal function of the ridges on our fingers which create fingerprints?
They provide protection for our touch receptors
They help us to identify individual human beings
They enable us to grasp objects
They provide insulation for the tissues under the skin
What causes fingerprints to be left behind when we touch things?
The natural oils in the skin
The moisture in the atmosphere
The smoothness of the surfaces we touch
The dust on the things we touch
Which of the following is NOT one of the three basic types of fingerprint patterns?
Spirals
Arches
Loops
Whorls
Which of the following statements about fingerprints is NOT true?
Fingerprints are no more similar between two family members than between two strangers.
Even identical twins do not have identical fingerprints.
Fingerprints are unique for every human being.
Fingerprint patterns do not change with growth or age.
Which animal is said to have fingerprints virtually indistinguishable from those of human beings?
Raccoon
Koala
Lemur
Panda
Why is it usually impossible to obtain fingerprints from textiles such as fabric, clothing and carpet?
Because textiles are very absorbent
Because textile fibres are resistant to the powders used to dust for prints
Because textiles almost always contain synthetic materials
Because most modern fibres are treated with fluorocarbons to repel moisture
During what month of pregnancy are a persons fingerprints completely formed?
3 months
5 months
7 months
9 months
Which of the following is NOT a minutiae
Hook
Eye
Bifurcation
Ring
In Australia, how many points of similarity are required for a positive identification?
8
10
12
16
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