Tenprint Fingerprint Certification Tenprint Fingerprint Classification Systems

Question 1

Which classification system assigns a numerical formula based on the pattern types found in all ten fingerprints?

Accepted Answer

Henry Classification System

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NCIC Classification System

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Vucetich System

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Roscher System

Question 2

In the Henry Classification System, which fingers are used to calculate the primary classification?

Accepted Answer

Paired fingers in positions 2/7, 4/9, 6/1, 8/3, 10/5

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All ten fingers

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Only the thumbs and index fingers

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Only whorl-pattern fingers

Question 3

What is the secondary classification in the Henry system based on?

Accepted Answer

Pattern type of the index fingers

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Ridge counts of loop patterns

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Number of whorls on all fingers

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Delta positions on arch patterns

Question 4

What does the subsecondary classification in the Henry system measure?

Accepted Answer

The ridge count or ridge tracing of loops and whorls on specific fingers

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The ink quality of the tenprint card

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The age of the subject at time of printing

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The number of arches present

Question 5

Which fingerprint classification system is used in most Latin American countries and differs from the Henry system?

Accepted Answer

Vucetich System

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Galton-Henry

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Roscher System

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NCIC System

Question 6

In tenprint classification, what does the term 'key' refer to?

Accepted Answer

The ridge count of the first loop found scanning from the little finger

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The encryption used for digital fingerprint files

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The pattern type of the thumb

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The total number of whorls across all fingers