Arizona Department of
Public Safety Arizona
Fingerprint Technician Exam
Plan
,QUESTIONS
Question 1
A note about “Ink standards, card stock specifications (FD-258 Blue & White
applicant cards), and cleaning maintenance” is labeled “Common Causes of
Rejections and Quality Assurance”. Which replacement label more directly
identifies its focus?
A. Core anatomical structures
B. Equipment, Supplies, and Workspace Preparation
C. Common Causes of Rejections and Quality Assurance
D. Introduction and Overview of Fingerprint Technology and State Mandates
Correct Answer: B
Full Explanation: Equipment, Supplies, and Workspace Preparation: Ink standards, card stock
specifications (FD-258 Blue & White applicant cards), and cleaning maintenance. A: That focus
concerns “Friction ridges, pores, and the permanence/individuality of prints”, not the activity being
assigned. C: That focus concerns “Chain of custody, applicant identity verification, and privacy
regulations”, not the activity being assigned. D: That focus concerns “History and fundamentals of
friction ridge analysis”, not the activity being assigned.
Question 2
Which note correctly distinguishes the focus of “Basic pattern types”,
“Managing difficult profiles”, “Focal points”, “Introduction and Overview of
Fingerprint Technology and State Mandates”? Pay particular attention to the
role of “Worn fingerprints, scars, skin conditions, and amputations”.
A. Managing difficult profiles — Worn fingerprints, scars, skin conditions, and amputations
B. Managing difficult profiles — Core and delta identification
C. Managing difficult profiles — Arches (plain and tented), loops (radial and ulnar), and whorls
D. Managing difficult profiles — History and fundamentals of friction ridge analysis
Correct Answer: A
Full Explanation: Managing difficult profiles: Worn fingerprints, scars, skin conditions, and
amputations. B: This option instead describes the following different focus: Focal points: Core and
delta identification. C: This option instead describes the following different focus: Basic pattern
types: Arches (plain and tented), loops (radial and ulnar), and whorls. D: This option instead
describes the following different focus: Introduction and Overview of Fingerprint Technology and
State Mandates: History and fundamentals of friction ridge analysis.
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Question 3
Among these proposed associations for “Basic pattern types”, “Equipment,
Supplies, and Workspace Preparation”, “Rolling Techniques and Impression
Capture Procedures”, “Common Causes of Rejections and Quality Assurance”,
which one is consistent? Pay particular attention to the role of “Chain of
custody, applicant identity verification, and privacy regulations”.
A. Common Causes of Rejections and Quality Assurance — Standard operating procedures for
plain impressions and rolled impressions
B. Common Causes of Rejections and Quality Assurance — Ink standards, card stock
specifications (FD-258 Blue & White applicant cards), and cleaning maintenance
C. Common Causes of Rejections and Quality Assurance — Arches (plain and tented), loops
(radial and ulnar), and whorls
D. Common Causes of Rejections and Quality Assurance — Chain of custody, applicant identity
verification, and privacy regulations
Correct Answer: D
Full Explanation: Common Causes of Rejections and Quality Assurance: Chain of custody,
applicant identity verification, and privacy regulations. A: This option instead describes the
following different focus: Rolling Techniques and Impression Capture Procedures: Standard
operating procedures for plain impressions and rolled impressions. B: This option instead describes
the following different focus: Equipment, Supplies, and Workspace Preparation: Ink standards, card
stock specifications (FD-258 Blue & White applicant cards), and cleaning maintenance. C: This
option instead describes the following different focus: Basic pattern types: Arches (plain and
tented), loops (radial and ulnar), and whorls.
Question 4
A task handover separates “Standard rolling and live scan equipment
operations” from “Roles and responsibilities of a certified fingerprint
technician”. Which first/second assignment is appropriate?
A. First: Introduction and Overview of Fingerprint Technology and State Mandates; second:
Equipment, Supplies, and Workspace Preparation
B. First: Equipment, Supplies, and Workspace Preparation; second: Introduction and Overview of
Fingerprint Technology and State Mandates
C. First: Equipment, Supplies, and Workspace Preparation; second: Equipment, Supplies, and
Workspace Preparation
D. First: Introduction and Overview of Fingerprint Technology and State Mandates; second:
Introduction and Overview of Fingerprint Technology and State Mandates
Correct Answer: B
Full Explanation: Equipment, Supplies, and Workspace Preparation: Standard rolling and live
scan equipment operations. Introduction and Overview of Fingerprint Technology and State
Mandates: Roles and responsibilities of a certified fingerprint technician. A: The two roles are
reversed: the first assignment belongs with the second focus, and vice versa. C: Repeating the first
assignment leaves the second requirement without its own matching focus. D: Repeating the
second assignment does not address the first requirement.
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Question 5
Choose the pair that jointly addresses “Equipment, Supplies, and Workspace
Preparation” instead of combining it with “Common Causes of Rejections and
Quality Assurance”. The pair must contain two distinct concerns. One concern
to retain is “Environmental and ergonomic considerations for accurate
impression capture”.
A. Proper use of standard notations and handling of physical card restraints; Ink standards, card
stock specifications (FD-258 Blue & White applicant cards), and cleaning maintenance
B. Environmental and ergonomic considerations for accurate impression capture; Ink standards,
card stock specifications (FD-258 Blue & White applicant cards), and cleaning maintenance
C. Environmental and ergonomic considerations for accurate impression capture; Proper use of
standard notations and handling of physical card restraints
D. Proper use of standard notations and handling of physical card restraints; Proper use of
standard notations and handling of physical card restraints
Correct Answer: B
Full Explanation: Equipment, Supplies, and Workspace Preparation: Environmental and
ergonomic considerations for accurate impression capture. Equipment, Supplies, and Workspace
Preparation: Ink standards, card stock specifications (FD-258 Blue & White applicant cards), and
cleaning maintenance. Common Causes of Rejections and Quality Assurance: Proper use of
standard notations and handling of physical card restraints. A: This describes “Common Causes of
Rejections and Quality Assurance”, rather than the requested focus. C: This describes “Common
Causes of Rejections and Quality Assurance”, rather than the requested focus. D: This repeats a
different focus rather than covering two distinct concerns in the requested area.
Question 6
After finishing “Analysis of state (Arizona DPS) and Federal Bureau of
Investigation (FBI) rejection criteria”, a practitioner moves from “Common
Causes of Rejections and Quality Assurance” to “Equipment, Supplies, and
Workspace Preparation”. Which task matches the new focus?
A. Ink standards, card stock specifications (FD-258 Blue & White applicant cards), and cleaning
maintenance
B. Arches (plain and tented), loops (radial and ulnar), and whorls
C. Statutory authority and legal framework governing Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Cards
D. Analysis of state (Arizona DPS) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) rejection criteria
Correct Answer: A
Full Explanation: Equipment, Supplies, and Workspace Preparation: Ink standards, card stock
specifications (FD-258 Blue & White applicant cards), and cleaning maintenance. Common Causes
of Rejections and Quality Assurance: Analysis of state (Arizona DPS) and Federal Bureau of
Investigation (FBI) rejection criteria. B: This describes “Basic pattern types”, rather than the
requested focus. C: This describes “Introduction and Overview of Fingerprint Technology and State
Mandates”, rather than the requested focus. D: This describes “Common Causes of Rejections and
Quality Assurance”, rather than the requested focus.
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Public Safety Arizona
Fingerprint Technician Exam
Plan
,QUESTIONS
Question 1
A note about “Ink standards, card stock specifications (FD-258 Blue & White
applicant cards), and cleaning maintenance” is labeled “Common Causes of
Rejections and Quality Assurance”. Which replacement label more directly
identifies its focus?
A. Core anatomical structures
B. Equipment, Supplies, and Workspace Preparation
C. Common Causes of Rejections and Quality Assurance
D. Introduction and Overview of Fingerprint Technology and State Mandates
Correct Answer: B
Full Explanation: Equipment, Supplies, and Workspace Preparation: Ink standards, card stock
specifications (FD-258 Blue & White applicant cards), and cleaning maintenance. A: That focus
concerns “Friction ridges, pores, and the permanence/individuality of prints”, not the activity being
assigned. C: That focus concerns “Chain of custody, applicant identity verification, and privacy
regulations”, not the activity being assigned. D: That focus concerns “History and fundamentals of
friction ridge analysis”, not the activity being assigned.
Question 2
Which note correctly distinguishes the focus of “Basic pattern types”,
“Managing difficult profiles”, “Focal points”, “Introduction and Overview of
Fingerprint Technology and State Mandates”? Pay particular attention to the
role of “Worn fingerprints, scars, skin conditions, and amputations”.
A. Managing difficult profiles — Worn fingerprints, scars, skin conditions, and amputations
B. Managing difficult profiles — Core and delta identification
C. Managing difficult profiles — Arches (plain and tented), loops (radial and ulnar), and whorls
D. Managing difficult profiles — History and fundamentals of friction ridge analysis
Correct Answer: A
Full Explanation: Managing difficult profiles: Worn fingerprints, scars, skin conditions, and
amputations. B: This option instead describes the following different focus: Focal points: Core and
delta identification. C: This option instead describes the following different focus: Basic pattern
types: Arches (plain and tented), loops (radial and ulnar), and whorls. D: This option instead
describes the following different focus: Introduction and Overview of Fingerprint Technology and
State Mandates: History and fundamentals of friction ridge analysis.
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,QUESTIONS
Question 3
Among these proposed associations for “Basic pattern types”, “Equipment,
Supplies, and Workspace Preparation”, “Rolling Techniques and Impression
Capture Procedures”, “Common Causes of Rejections and Quality Assurance”,
which one is consistent? Pay particular attention to the role of “Chain of
custody, applicant identity verification, and privacy regulations”.
A. Common Causes of Rejections and Quality Assurance — Standard operating procedures for
plain impressions and rolled impressions
B. Common Causes of Rejections and Quality Assurance — Ink standards, card stock
specifications (FD-258 Blue & White applicant cards), and cleaning maintenance
C. Common Causes of Rejections and Quality Assurance — Arches (plain and tented), loops
(radial and ulnar), and whorls
D. Common Causes of Rejections and Quality Assurance — Chain of custody, applicant identity
verification, and privacy regulations
Correct Answer: D
Full Explanation: Common Causes of Rejections and Quality Assurance: Chain of custody,
applicant identity verification, and privacy regulations. A: This option instead describes the
following different focus: Rolling Techniques and Impression Capture Procedures: Standard
operating procedures for plain impressions and rolled impressions. B: This option instead describes
the following different focus: Equipment, Supplies, and Workspace Preparation: Ink standards, card
stock specifications (FD-258 Blue & White applicant cards), and cleaning maintenance. C: This
option instead describes the following different focus: Basic pattern types: Arches (plain and
tented), loops (radial and ulnar), and whorls.
Question 4
A task handover separates “Standard rolling and live scan equipment
operations” from “Roles and responsibilities of a certified fingerprint
technician”. Which first/second assignment is appropriate?
A. First: Introduction and Overview of Fingerprint Technology and State Mandates; second:
Equipment, Supplies, and Workspace Preparation
B. First: Equipment, Supplies, and Workspace Preparation; second: Introduction and Overview of
Fingerprint Technology and State Mandates
C. First: Equipment, Supplies, and Workspace Preparation; second: Equipment, Supplies, and
Workspace Preparation
D. First: Introduction and Overview of Fingerprint Technology and State Mandates; second:
Introduction and Overview of Fingerprint Technology and State Mandates
Correct Answer: B
Full Explanation: Equipment, Supplies, and Workspace Preparation: Standard rolling and live
scan equipment operations. Introduction and Overview of Fingerprint Technology and State
Mandates: Roles and responsibilities of a certified fingerprint technician. A: The two roles are
reversed: the first assignment belongs with the second focus, and vice versa. C: Repeating the first
assignment leaves the second requirement without its own matching focus. D: Repeating the
second assignment does not address the first requirement.
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Question 5
Choose the pair that jointly addresses “Equipment, Supplies, and Workspace
Preparation” instead of combining it with “Common Causes of Rejections and
Quality Assurance”. The pair must contain two distinct concerns. One concern
to retain is “Environmental and ergonomic considerations for accurate
impression capture”.
A. Proper use of standard notations and handling of physical card restraints; Ink standards, card
stock specifications (FD-258 Blue & White applicant cards), and cleaning maintenance
B. Environmental and ergonomic considerations for accurate impression capture; Ink standards,
card stock specifications (FD-258 Blue & White applicant cards), and cleaning maintenance
C. Environmental and ergonomic considerations for accurate impression capture; Proper use of
standard notations and handling of physical card restraints
D. Proper use of standard notations and handling of physical card restraints; Proper use of
standard notations and handling of physical card restraints
Correct Answer: B
Full Explanation: Equipment, Supplies, and Workspace Preparation: Environmental and
ergonomic considerations for accurate impression capture. Equipment, Supplies, and Workspace
Preparation: Ink standards, card stock specifications (FD-258 Blue & White applicant cards), and
cleaning maintenance. Common Causes of Rejections and Quality Assurance: Proper use of
standard notations and handling of physical card restraints. A: This describes “Common Causes of
Rejections and Quality Assurance”, rather than the requested focus. C: This describes “Common
Causes of Rejections and Quality Assurance”, rather than the requested focus. D: This repeats a
different focus rather than covering two distinct concerns in the requested area.
Question 6
After finishing “Analysis of state (Arizona DPS) and Federal Bureau of
Investigation (FBI) rejection criteria”, a practitioner moves from “Common
Causes of Rejections and Quality Assurance” to “Equipment, Supplies, and
Workspace Preparation”. Which task matches the new focus?
A. Ink standards, card stock specifications (FD-258 Blue & White applicant cards), and cleaning
maintenance
B. Arches (plain and tented), loops (radial and ulnar), and whorls
C. Statutory authority and legal framework governing Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Cards
D. Analysis of state (Arizona DPS) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) rejection criteria
Correct Answer: A
Full Explanation: Equipment, Supplies, and Workspace Preparation: Ink standards, card stock
specifications (FD-258 Blue & White applicant cards), and cleaning maintenance. Common Causes
of Rejections and Quality Assurance: Analysis of state (Arizona DPS) and Federal Bureau of
Investigation (FBI) rejection criteria. B: This describes “Basic pattern types”, rather than the
requested focus. C: This describes “Introduction and Overview of Fingerprint Technology and State
Mandates”, rather than the requested focus. D: This describes “Common Causes of Rejections and
Quality Assurance”, rather than the requested focus.
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