In AVE-V, what does the 'C' component represent?

• A. Compare
• B. Confirm
• C. Corroborate
• D. Validate

Answer: (A)

The main idea is identifying the exact features in two impressions by directly weighing them against each other. The C stands for Compare: this is the stage where the examiner lays the latent print and the known print side by side and maps corresponding ridge details—such as minutiae points like bifurcations and endings, ridge flow, pattern type, and overall alignment. The goal isn’t just to notice that they look similar; it’s to determine how well the features line up when the prints are properly oriented and aligned, assessing which features match, which don’t, and how many matching features exist. This careful side-by-side examination forms the basis for the later evaluation and independent verification in the process.