Which of the Following Is a Disadvantage of Using Fingerprints

question 56

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a disadvantage of using fingerprints as a method of identification?

• A) It is very difficult to match the fingerprints lifted from a crime scene with fingerprints stored in databases.
• B) It can be inaccurate as some people share the same fingerprint.
• C) It is often difficult to lift a suitable fingerprint from a crime scene.
• D) It can be falsified based on the number of points of similarity.

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