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UNIVERSITY OF ANTIQUE
Sibalom, Antique

COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCES

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FINAL EXAMINATION IN FOREN 2

2nd Semester, AY 2019 – 2020

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NAME: (surname, given name YEAR & SCORE:
mi.) SECTION:

Multiple Choice: Choose the letter of choice and write the letter before the number in CAPITAL LETTER
1. If one finger is amputated, it is given a classification with that of;
a. the opposite finger c. the next finger
b. the first finger d. the last finger

2. If all finger are amputated, it is given a classification with that of;

a. M 32 W MMM c. M 31 W MMM
M 32 W MMM M 31 W MMM
b. M 30 W MMM d. M 1 W MMM
M 30 W MMM M 1 W MMM

3. A handgun found at the crime scene presumably used by the perpetrator in the commission of
the crime and suspected of bearing latent prints is collected by;
a. Handkerchief
b. Inserting a pencil or ballpen in the barrel of the gun
c. A handcuff or wire inserted into the trigger guard
d. Bare hand or with hand gloves

4. It tells us the classification of the thumbprints on the fingerprint card and appears showing the
right hand over the left hand.
a. major classification c. primary classification
b. key classification d. final classification

5. In the classification, this is always shown in capital letters with the right hand over the left.
a. primary classification c. secondary classification
b. key classification d. final classification

6. Represents the total numerical value of the even numbered fingers plus one over the total
numerical value of the odd numbered fingers plus one.
a. primary classification c. secondary classification
b. key classification d. final classification

7. Impressions which are taken simultaneously on the fingerprint card are referred to as;
a. rolled impression c. plain impression

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b. fragmentary impression d. arches

8. In taking fingerprints ___________ are rolled away from the body of the subject.
a. All fingers c. both thumbs
b. all fingers except thumb d. both little fingers

9. To have a good impression of the inked fingerprint pattern, it is necessary that the finger be
rolled from one side to the other side forming an angle of;
a. 160 degree c. 180 degree
b. 100 degree d. 140 degree

10. The division in the fingerprint classification derived from patterns which are assigned number
values depending upon on which fingers they appear is called-
a. secondary classification c. major classification
b. final classification d. key classification

11. The process of placing in a fingerprint card the results of the interpretation of all ten fingers
using their corresponding letter symbols or numerals is known as-
a. classification c. blocking out
b. identification d. fingerprint classification

12. The color of the developed latent prints by finger print powder will depend upon;
a. Color of the surface of the object c. time of development
b. Color of the powder used d. color black

13. When one digit of the fingerprint is missing, classification of said missing digit will be _____.
a. meeting whorl
b. pattern of the corresponding digit of the other hand
c. Pattern of the next digit immediately at its side
d. amputated finger

14. In primary classification what is the assigned numerical value of finger number 5.
a. 16 c. 8
b. 4 d. 2

15. Are oxides in nature and can only be used on painted or smooth surface, but these powders are
designed to overcome the problem on multi colored surfaces.
a. fluorescents c. metallics
b. oxides d. aluminium

16. when two opposite fingers are amputated or missing, one classification should be;
a. loop with ridge counts of 12 c. plain or tented arch
b. plain whorl with a ridge tracing of meeting d. accidental whorl

17. A yellowish color powder of plant spore. Adhesive powder is quite weak and spoto-blast is large
size gravity but specific gravity is light and even.

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a. Lycopodium c. aluminum
b. oxides d. metallic
18. If the upper blocks of the fingerprint card contains all radial loops with 5, 11, 9, 14 & 16 ridge
counts and the lower blocks having plain whorls with 5 above, 2 below, 4 above, 5 below & 3
above the right delta intervening ridges, what will be the fingerprint classification?
a. FPC =5 S 8 R OIO 16 c. FPC = 11 S 8 R OIO 16
I 4 W MIO I 4 W MIO

b. FPC = 5 S 4 R OIO 16 d. FPC = 11 S 4 R I IO 16

S 8 W MIO 3 I 8 W MIO 3

19. This is composed of a number of different substances mostly of water from perspiration and a
mixture of secretions from the major sweat glands which includes amino acids, fatty acids and
proteins along with various organic and inorganic components.
a. visible prints c. latent prints
b. moulded prints d. any of these

20. This reagent reacts to the sodium chloride present in perspiration and it can be applied by
spraying, dipping, or brushing where prints appear to be dark brown in color.
a. Ninhydrin c. Tetramethyl benzidine
b. physical developer d. silver nitrate

21. Juan Cruz’s right hand was amputated due to accident his left hand from thumb to index was
identified as ulnar loop with 15 ridge courts, arch, plain whorl with 4 below right delta intervening
ridges, ulnar loop with 14 ridge courts and radial loop with 7 ridge courts, what will be his
references classification?
a. RC = 15 M A- - r OO 7
M A - - r OO 7

b. RC = 14 S A - - r IOO 7
M A- r OO

c. RC = 15 M A - -r OO 7
M Ar OO

d. RC = 14 S Ar IOO 7
M Ar OO 7
22. In the fingerprint card, block nos. 1 &2 are plain arch, nos. 3&4 ulnar loop with ridge counts of
10 & respectively,nos. 5 & 6 radial loop with ridge count of 7 & 17, nos. 7 & 8 central pocket
loop with ridge tracing 2 & 4 intervening ridges below right delta and nos. 9 & 10 are plain
arches. What is the classification of the card?
a. 10 L 3 A- - r OI 7 c. 12 - 3 A- - r OI ___
3 rC-2a MO- L 3 rC-2a MOI 7

b. 10 - 3 A- - r OI 7 d. 12 L 3 A- - r OI __

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L 3 rC-2a MOI - 3 rC-2a MOI 7

23. The process of a careful and a thorough comparison of two or more fingerprints into its minute
ridge characteristics to establish its similarities or dissimilarities.
a. Fingerprint comparison c. latent fingerprint
b. Fingerprint pattern d. ordinary method

24. If one finger is amputated, it is given a classification with that of;

a. the opposite finger c. the next finger
b. the first finger d. the last finger

25. In the classification, this is always shown in capital letters with the right hand over the left.
a. primary classification c. secondary classification
b. key classification d. final classification

26. Represents the total numerical value of the even numbered fingers plus one over the total
numerical value of the odd numbered fingers plus one.
a. primary classification c. secondary classification
b. key classification d. final classification

27. In secondary classification, the numerators are;

a. even fingers c. odd fingers
b. right fingers d. left finger

28. When the trace is on the outside of right delta three or more ridges, the trace is determined to
be;
a. inner (I) c. outer (O)
b. meeting (M) d. none of these

29. In taking fingerprints, this are rolled away from the body of the subject.
a. All fingers c. both thumbs
b. all fingers except thumb d. both little fingers

30. The division in the fingerprint classification derived from patterns which are assigned number
values depending upon on which fingers they appear is called-
a. secondary classification c. major classification
b. primary classification d. key classification

31. When one digit of the fingerprint is missing, classification of said missing digit will be _____.
a. meeting whorl
b. pattern of the corresponding digit of the other hand
c. Pattern of the next digit immediately at its side
d. amputated finger

32. Are oxides in nature and can only be used on painted or smooth surface, but these powders are
designed to overcome the problem on multi colored surfaces.

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a. fluorescents c. metallics
b. oxides d. aluminium

33. Fingers included in primary classification are;

a. Index fingers c. all fingers
b. little fingers d. left fingers

34. If the upper blocks of the fingerprint card contains all radial loops with 5, 11, 9, 14 & 16 ridge
counts and the lower blocks having plain whorls with 5 above, 2 below, 4 above, 5 below & 3
above the right delta intervening ridges, what will be the fingerprint classification?
a. FPC = 5 S 8 R OIO 16 c. FPC = 11 S 8 R OIO 16
I 4 W MIO I 4 W MIO
b. FPC = 5 S 4 R OIO 16 d. FPC = 11 S 4 R I IO 16
S 8 W MIO 3 I 8 W MIO 3

35. The process of a careful and a thorough comparison of two or more fingerprints into its minute
ridge characteristics to establish its similarities or dissimilarities.
a. Fingerprint comparison c. latent fingerprint
b. Fingerprint pattern d. ordinary method

Alternate response: Write true if the statement is true & false if otherwise.
1. ______________________The individual usually stands to the left and rear of the person taking
fingerprints.
2. ______________________The individual being fingerprinted should be asked to stand in back
of and at a forearm’s length from the fingerprinting device.
3. ______________________Encourage the individual being fingerprinted to relax and look at
some distant object which may distract them from what you are doing.
4. ______________________Grasp the individual’s left hand at the base of the thumb with your
right hand. Guide the finger being printed with your left hand, cupping your hand over the
individual’s other fingers.
5. ______________________If using the ink and paper method, roll the finger on the inking plate
so the entire fingerprint area is evenly covered with ink. The ink should be rolled from nail to
nail and from the crease of the first joint to the tip of the finger.
6. ______________________In taking the rolled impressions care should be exercised to ensure
the bulb of each finger is rolled from nail to nail and from the crease of the first joint to the tip of
the finger. The weight of the finger is all the pressure needed to clearly record the fingerprint.
7. ______________________To avoid slipping, which smudges and blurs the fingerprints, roll the
thumbs in away from the subject and the fingers away from the center of the subject’s body.
This process relieves strain and leaves the fingers relaxed when rolling so that they may be
easily lifted.
8. ______________________The key classification is placed in extreme right of the classification
formula or to the left of major classification. This classification is obtained by counting the ridge
count of the first loop appearing on the fingerprint card starting from the right thumb.
9. ______________________Silver nitrate are light sensitive and will react with silver chloride or
salt residue present in the latent print. When latent print is treated with this chemical and

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exposed to light, a dark brown print will appear. The solution is either water based or alcohol
based.
10. ______________________Overlay method is done by making first a skeleton, tracing the
questioned prints and that of the standard print of the suspect by making comparison, placed
them together by holding them near reflector or side light or projector.

Simple recall: Answer on the space provided.

1. _______________________A formula derived for a complete set of ten fingerprints or the
arrangement of fingerprint records into groups or subgroups for filing purposes.
2. _______________________A classification is obtained by counting the ridge count of the first
loop appearing on the fingerprint card starting from the right thumb. Down to the last fingers of
the left hand with the exception of the little fingers since they are used for final classification.
3. _______________________It is printed last at the bottom of the card and the technician
simultaneously presses the subject’s four fingers, keeping them together, at a forty-five degree
angle in order to capture all four fingers in the allotted space.
4. _______________________It is consists of a mixture of natural secretions from glands in the
skin. Hence, it is very difficult to determine the main constituent of fingerprint by a simple visual
examination, unless the impression is smeared with some colored substance.
5. _______________________It is done by making first a skeleton, tracing the questioned prints
and that of the standard print of the suspect by making comparison, placed them together by
holding them near reflector or side light or projector.
6. _______________________A method however, goes beyond simply matching the
characteristics in corresponding grid cells.
7. _______________________Obtained by summing up or adding all numerical value of the whorl
type of pattern and its composites that appears in all ten fingers.
8. _______________________It is placed just right to the secondary classification which
concerned only with index, middle and ring fingers of both hands.
9. _______________________It concerned with the thumbs of both fingers and placed at the left
of primary classification.
10. _______________________An impression in crime scene can be directly seen by a naked eye.

Problem Solving: show the solution by plotting the blocking out.

1. Considering that left finger is ulnar loop with 10 ridge count and the rest of finger are central
pocket loop with inner tracing, what is the sub-secondary classification?

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FPC------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2. If the upper blocks is amputated and the lower blocks is plain whorl with meeting tracing, what is
the classification?

FPC-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

3. Finger number 1, 2, 4, 7, 9 & 10 is double loop with outer tracing while finger number 6 & 3 is
radial loop with 17 ridge count and finger 8 & 5 is tented arch. What is the classification?

FPC----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

4. Finger number 2 is plain whorl with questionable tracing of inner to meeting while finger number
6 is radial loop with questionable ridge of 16? 17 and the rest of finger is ulnar loop with 12 ridge
count, what is the classification.

FPC------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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ESSAY: Answer the following questions in separate sheet, copy the question & answer.
1. What fingerprint pattern is used to obtain the key classification?
2. Why the little fingers are excluded in the key classification?
3. In the classification formula, where is the answer of the key classification written?
4. How is major classification obtained if the fingerprint patterns are loops, whorls and
arches?
5. What will be the major classification if both thumbs are amputated or finger missing at
birth?
6. State the rules used to obtain the major classification for whorls patterns & loop
patterns.
7. What is the difference of the major classification with sub secondary classification for
whorls patterns?
8. What are the symbols used for ridge tracing for whorls?
9. How is ridge counting done for whorls in the final classification?
10. Summarize the steps used to obtain the sub secondary classification for Loops, Whorls
& Arches.
11. Enumerate the steps of ridge tracing for whorls.
12. Discuss the steps in obtaining the sub secondary classification for loops.
13. What will be the classification if all fingers are amputated or fingers missing at birth?
Why?
14. Discuss the steps in obtaining the Primary classification.
15. What are the patterns used to obtain the Primary Classification?

GOODBLESS

Prepared by: Checked and Verified by:

____________________ ____________________________
SHARON P. CORDERO DR. REYNALD T. LADERA
Course Instructor Program Head, BS.CRIMINOLOGY

Approved by:

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PROF. MARILU B. BACULNA
DEAN, College of Arts & Science

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