Which of the following are level-1 features in the case of fingerprints?
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Which of the following are level-1 features in the case of fingerprints?
- Minutiae
- Ridge edge shapes (edgeoscopy)
- Sweat pores on the ridges
- Delta and core
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D - Delta and core
Level-1 detail is the overall ridge flow and pattern, including core and delta. Minutiae are level-2, and sweat pores and ridge edge shapes (edgeoscopy) are level-3 features.
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