Arizona Department of
Public Safety Arizona
Forensic Scientist II (Latent
Prints) Exam Plan
,QUESTIONS
Question 1
A task handover separates “Evaluation of Level 1 details (overall pattern types:
loops, whorls, arches, and ridge flow)” from “Application methods, powder
selection based on contrasting backgrounds, and brush types (fiberglass,
magnetic, feather)”. Which first/second assignment is appropriate?
A. First: The ACE-V Methodology; second: The ACE-V Methodology
B. First: Latent Print Development and Enhancement Techniques; second: Latent Print
Development and Enhancement Techniques
C. First: Latent Print Development and Enhancement Techniques; second: The ACE-V
Methodology
D. First: The ACE-V Methodology; second: Latent Print Development and Enhancement
Techniques
Correct Answer: D
Full Explanation: The ACE-V Methodology: Evaluation of Level 1 details (overall pattern types:
loops, whorls, arches, and ridge flow). Latent Print Development and Enhancement Techniques:
Application methods, powder selection based on contrasting backgrounds, and brush types
(fiberglass, magnetic, feather). A: Repeating the first assignment leaves the second requirement
without its own matching focus. B: Repeating the second assignment does not address the first
requirement. C: The two roles are reversed: the first assignment belongs with the second focus,
and vice versa.
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Question 2
One of the following notes confuses the roles of “Courtroom Testimony, Legal
Standards, and Criminal Procedure”, “Factors affecting latent print
deposition”, “Physical Processing Methods”, “The ACE-V Methodology”. Which
note is inconsistent? Pay particular attention to the role of “Evaluation of Level
3 details (ridge structures: edge shapes, width, pore structures, and incipient
ridges)”.
A. Physical Processing Methods — Fingerprint powders (black, white, magnetic, fluorescent, and
specialized formulations)
B. Factors affecting latent print deposition — substrate types, environmental conditions,
pressure, and matrix composition
C. The ACE-V Methodology — Fingerprint powders (black, white, magnetic, fluorescent, and
specialized formulations)
D. Courtroom Testimony, Legal Standards, and Criminal Procedure — Expert witness testimony,
preparation of technical reports, courtroom demeanor, defending methodology, and
cross-examination strategies
Correct Answer: C
Full Explanation: The note requiring correction assigns the second focus’s activity to the first
focus. The ACE-V Methodology: Evaluation of Level 3 details (ridge structures: edge shapes, width,
pore structures, and incipient ridges). Physical Processing Methods: Fingerprint powders (black,
white, magnetic, fluorescent, and specialized formulations). A: This association is consistent:
Physical Processing Methods: Fingerprint powders (black, white, magnetic, fluorescent, and
specialized formulations). B: This association is consistent: Factors affecting latent print
deposition: substrate types, environmental conditions, pressure, and matrix composition. D: This
association is consistent: Courtroom Testimony, Legal Standards, and Criminal Procedure: Expert
witness testimony, preparation of technical reports, courtroom demeanor, defending methodology,
and cross-examination strategies.
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Question 3
One of the following notes confuses the roles of “Side-by-side comparative
examination of unknown latent impressions against known exemplar
impressions”, “Anatomy and physiology of friction ridge skin”, “Comparison”,
“Determination of friction ridge utility”. Which note is inconsistent? Pay
particular attention to the role of “value for identification, value for exclusion
only, or no value”.
A. Anatomy and physiology of friction ridge skin — epidermis, dermis, papillary ridges, and volar
pads
B. Determination of friction ridge utility — inked tenprints, palm prints, and Livescan records
C. Comparison — Side-by-side comparative examination of unknown latent impressions against
known exemplar impressions (inked tenprints, palm prints, and Livescan records)
D. Side-by-side comparative examination of unknown latent impressions against known
exemplar impressions — inked tenprints, palm prints, and Livescan records
Correct Answer: B
Full Explanation: The note requiring correction assigns the second focus’s activity to the first
focus. Determination of friction ridge utility: value for identification, value for exclusion only, or no
value. Side-by-side comparative examination of unknown latent impressions against known
exemplar impressions: inked tenprints, palm prints, and Livescan records. A: This association is
consistent: Anatomy and physiology of friction ridge skin: epidermis, dermis, papillary ridges, and
volar pads. C: This association is consistent: Comparison: Side-by-side comparative examination of
unknown latent impressions against known exemplar impressions (inked tenprints, palm prints,
and Livescan records). D: This association is consistent: Side-by-side comparative examination of
unknown latent impressions against known exemplar impressions: inked tenprints, palm prints,
and Livescan records.
Question 4
Which topic should replace “Friction Ridge Analysis Fundamentals and Biology”
for the requirement “Qualifications Appraisal Board (QAB) / Oral Interview (60%
Weight)”?
A. Examination Structure
B. Analysis
C. Friction Ridge Analysis Fundamentals and Biology
D. Automated Fingerprint Identification Systems (AFIS / IAFIS / NGI)
Correct Answer: A
Full Explanation: Examination Structure: Qualifications Appraisal Board (QAB) / Oral Interview
(60% Weight). B: That focus concerns “Assessment of substrate, matrix, development medium,
distortion, pressure, and anatomical source”, not the activity being assigned. C: That focus
concerns “Biological composition of latent print residues (eccrine, sebaceous, and apocrine
secretions)”, not the activity being assigned. D: That focus concerns “Local, state (AZAFIS), and
national (FBI Next Generation Identification) database integration”, not the activity being assigned.
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Public Safety Arizona
Forensic Scientist II (Latent
Prints) Exam Plan
,QUESTIONS
Question 1
A task handover separates “Evaluation of Level 1 details (overall pattern types:
loops, whorls, arches, and ridge flow)” from “Application methods, powder
selection based on contrasting backgrounds, and brush types (fiberglass,
magnetic, feather)”. Which first/second assignment is appropriate?
A. First: The ACE-V Methodology; second: The ACE-V Methodology
B. First: Latent Print Development and Enhancement Techniques; second: Latent Print
Development and Enhancement Techniques
C. First: Latent Print Development and Enhancement Techniques; second: The ACE-V
Methodology
D. First: The ACE-V Methodology; second: Latent Print Development and Enhancement
Techniques
Correct Answer: D
Full Explanation: The ACE-V Methodology: Evaluation of Level 1 details (overall pattern types:
loops, whorls, arches, and ridge flow). Latent Print Development and Enhancement Techniques:
Application methods, powder selection based on contrasting backgrounds, and brush types
(fiberglass, magnetic, feather). A: Repeating the first assignment leaves the second requirement
without its own matching focus. B: Repeating the second assignment does not address the first
requirement. C: The two roles are reversed: the first assignment belongs with the second focus,
and vice versa.
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,QUESTIONS
Question 2
One of the following notes confuses the roles of “Courtroom Testimony, Legal
Standards, and Criminal Procedure”, “Factors affecting latent print
deposition”, “Physical Processing Methods”, “The ACE-V Methodology”. Which
note is inconsistent? Pay particular attention to the role of “Evaluation of Level
3 details (ridge structures: edge shapes, width, pore structures, and incipient
ridges)”.
A. Physical Processing Methods — Fingerprint powders (black, white, magnetic, fluorescent, and
specialized formulations)
B. Factors affecting latent print deposition — substrate types, environmental conditions,
pressure, and matrix composition
C. The ACE-V Methodology — Fingerprint powders (black, white, magnetic, fluorescent, and
specialized formulations)
D. Courtroom Testimony, Legal Standards, and Criminal Procedure — Expert witness testimony,
preparation of technical reports, courtroom demeanor, defending methodology, and
cross-examination strategies
Correct Answer: C
Full Explanation: The note requiring correction assigns the second focus’s activity to the first
focus. The ACE-V Methodology: Evaluation of Level 3 details (ridge structures: edge shapes, width,
pore structures, and incipient ridges). Physical Processing Methods: Fingerprint powders (black,
white, magnetic, fluorescent, and specialized formulations). A: This association is consistent:
Physical Processing Methods: Fingerprint powders (black, white, magnetic, fluorescent, and
specialized formulations). B: This association is consistent: Factors affecting latent print
deposition: substrate types, environmental conditions, pressure, and matrix composition. D: This
association is consistent: Courtroom Testimony, Legal Standards, and Criminal Procedure: Expert
witness testimony, preparation of technical reports, courtroom demeanor, defending methodology,
and cross-examination strategies.
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, QUESTIONS
Question 3
One of the following notes confuses the roles of “Side-by-side comparative
examination of unknown latent impressions against known exemplar
impressions”, “Anatomy and physiology of friction ridge skin”, “Comparison”,
“Determination of friction ridge utility”. Which note is inconsistent? Pay
particular attention to the role of “value for identification, value for exclusion
only, or no value”.
A. Anatomy and physiology of friction ridge skin — epidermis, dermis, papillary ridges, and volar
pads
B. Determination of friction ridge utility — inked tenprints, palm prints, and Livescan records
C. Comparison — Side-by-side comparative examination of unknown latent impressions against
known exemplar impressions (inked tenprints, palm prints, and Livescan records)
D. Side-by-side comparative examination of unknown latent impressions against known
exemplar impressions — inked tenprints, palm prints, and Livescan records
Correct Answer: B
Full Explanation: The note requiring correction assigns the second focus’s activity to the first
focus. Determination of friction ridge utility: value for identification, value for exclusion only, or no
value. Side-by-side comparative examination of unknown latent impressions against known
exemplar impressions: inked tenprints, palm prints, and Livescan records. A: This association is
consistent: Anatomy and physiology of friction ridge skin: epidermis, dermis, papillary ridges, and
volar pads. C: This association is consistent: Comparison: Side-by-side comparative examination of
unknown latent impressions against known exemplar impressions (inked tenprints, palm prints,
and Livescan records). D: This association is consistent: Side-by-side comparative examination of
unknown latent impressions against known exemplar impressions: inked tenprints, palm prints,
and Livescan records.
Question 4
Which topic should replace “Friction Ridge Analysis Fundamentals and Biology”
for the requirement “Qualifications Appraisal Board (QAB) / Oral Interview (60%
Weight)”?
A. Examination Structure
B. Analysis
C. Friction Ridge Analysis Fundamentals and Biology
D. Automated Fingerprint Identification Systems (AFIS / IAFIS / NGI)
Correct Answer: A
Full Explanation: Examination Structure: Qualifications Appraisal Board (QAB) / Oral Interview
(60% Weight). B: That focus concerns “Assessment of substrate, matrix, development medium,
distortion, pressure, and anatomical source”, not the activity being assigned. C: That focus
concerns “Biological composition of latent print residues (eccrine, sebaceous, and apocrine
secretions)”, not the activity being assigned. D: That focus concerns “Local, state (AZAFIS), and
national (FBI Next Generation Identification) database integration”, not the activity being assigned.
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