The Hidden Data in Your Fingerprints

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17 questions
https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/the-hidden-data-in-your-fingerprints/
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A fingerprint is formed when a finger makes contact with a _________________.

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A fingerprint is formed when a finger makes contact with a _________________.

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Newer processes can obtain much more information about the fingerprint owner.......

2

Another name for a fingerprint is __________________.

4

Explain, why not all fingerprints lead to the identification of a suspect(complete sentence).

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For example, researchers have shown that contact with drugs or _________________ can be picked up in a fingerprint and this might help to narrow down a list of possible suspects.

4

Which fluids are used to do a drug test on an individual....

2

The sweat glands located on the fingertips.

2

What percent of the non drug user population will have cocaine on their fingertips?

2

In our current research, our group has also found that ___________________ can be detected in fingerprints, and that these traces disappear when a patient ceases to take their medication.

6

Which of the following are types of fingerprints?

2

__________________ fingerprints-a three-dimensional fingerprint made in soft material such as clay, soap, or putty.

4

How reliable is fingerprinting as a means of identification(complete sentence)?

2

Many experts claim that fingerprint identification is __________________.

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Out of 5 fingerprint examiners, how many will have a false positive identification?

2

___________________________ was falsely accused involvement in Madrid train bombing on the basis of the mistaken analysis of fingerprint analysis.

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Results need to be checked and ___________________ to prevent false convictions and to maintain the integrity of the science.