Tenprint Fingerprint Certification Tenprint Fingerprint Classification Systems 2

Question 1

What is the 'final' in the Henry Classification System?

Accepted Answer

The ridge count of the right little finger loop

Answer

The last entry in the AFIS database

Answer

The date the classification was finalized

Answer

The examiner's approval signature

Question 2

Which pattern type is assigned a value in calculating the Henry primary classification?

Accepted Answer

Whorl

Answer

Arch

Answer

Loop

Answer

Tented Arch

Question 3

In the NCIC fingerprint classification system, how are patterns encoded?

Accepted Answer

Using a single uppercase letter per finger

Answer

Using Roman numerals

Answer

Using a two-letter code per finger

Answer

Using a numeric ridge count only

Question 4

What does 'ridge tracing' determine in whorl classification?

Accepted Answer

Whether a whorl is inner, meeting, or outer based on tracing from the left delta

Answer

The number of ridges between two deltas

Answer

The direction of ridge flow in the pattern area

Answer

The ink coverage on the fingerprint card

Question 5

What is the 'major division' in the Henry classification system based on?

Accepted Answer

The pattern types on the thumbs

Answer

The age and sex of the subject

Answer

The total ridge count across all fingers

Answer

The number of scars present

Question 6

Which classification element uses the pattern type of the middle fingers (positions 3 and 8)?

Accepted Answer

Subsecondary classification

Answer

Primary classification

Answer

Secondary classification

Answer

Special loop classification