Tenprint Fingerprint Collection & Analysis Flashcards
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Which finger is designated as Finger #1 in the standard tenprint sequence?
Answer: Right thumb
The standard tenprint sequence begins with the right thumb as Finger #1 and proceeds across the right hand, then the left hand.
What is the primary purpose of using a roller when inking fingers for tenprint cards?
Answer: To spread ink evenly across the fingertip surface
The roller ensures a thin, even coat of ink is distributed across the full ridge surface of the fingertip for optimal impression quality.
A 'bulge' in a rolled impression refers to which condition?
Answer: Uneven pressure producing a wider area mid-roll
A bulge occurs when uneven downward pressure during the rolling motion causes the center of the impression to appear wider or more compressed than the edges.
For a subject with heavily calloused fingers, which adjustment is most appropriate when collecting tenprints?
Answer: Soak the fingers in warm water briefly to soften the skin
Briefly soaking calloused fingers in warm water softens the skin and allows ridge detail to become more prominent and printable.
In AFIS terminology, what does a 'candidate list' represent?
Answer: A ranked list of potential matches returned by the automated search
After an AFIS search, the system returns a candidate list—a ranked set of potential matching records for an examiner to evaluate.
What does the term 'bifurcation' describe in fingerprint ridge analysis?
Answer: A single ridge splitting into two ridges
A bifurcation is a minutiae point where one friction ridge divides into two diverging ridges.
Which condition most commonly causes a 'double-rolled' appearance on a tenprint card?
Answer: The finger being rolled back and forth more than once
A double-rolled impression results when the finger is inadvertently rolled in both directions, creating overlapping ridge lines that obscure pattern detail.
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