Arizona Department of
Public Safety Arizona
Forensic Services
Technician Exam Plan
,QUESTIONS
Question 1
The focus changes from “Technical Communication, Reporting, and Court
Testimony” to “Introduction and Examination Overview”. Which replacement
for “Defense cross-examination strategies, handling expert inquiries, and
presenting scientific findings to a lay jury” fits the new focus?
A. Structure of the examination process (written, practical, and oral evaluation components)
B. Principles of fingerprint development (powders, chemical reagents), lifting, casting, and
comparison workflows
C. Protocols for evidence intake, tracking, secure storage, and transfer procedures
D. Defense cross-examination strategies, handling expert inquiries, and presenting scientific
findings to a lay jury
Correct Answer: A
Full Explanation: Introduction and Examination Overview: Structure of the examination process
(written, practical, and oral evaluation components). Technical Communication, Reporting, and
Court Testimony: Defense cross-examination strategies, handling expert inquiries, and presenting
scientific findings to a lay jury. B: This describes “Latent Prints and Impression Evidence”, rather
than the requested focus. C: This describes “Evidence Management and Chain of Custody”, rather
than the requested focus. D: This describes “Technical Communication, Reporting, and Court
Testimony”, rather than the requested focus.
Question 2
Which entry helps keep “Crime Scene Processing and Documentation” distinct
from “Technical Communication, Reporting, and Court Testimony”?
A. Principles of evidence recognition, identification, and preservation
B. Systematic search methods and patterns (grid, strip, spiral, zone/quadrant)
C. Documentation of notes, logs, analytical steps, and observations
D. Scoring criteria, passing requirements, and weighting of sections
Correct Answer: B
Full Explanation: Crime Scene Processing and Documentation: Systematic search methods and
patterns (grid, strip, spiral, zone/quadrant). Technical Communication, Reporting, and Court
Testimony: Documentation of notes, logs, analytical steps, and observations. A: This describes
“Evidence Management and Chain of Custody”, rather than the requested focus. C: This describes
“Technical Communication, Reporting, and Court Testimony”, rather than the requested focus. D:
This describes “Introduction and Examination Overview”, rather than the requested focus.
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Question 3
A handover distinguishes “Controlled Substances and Forensic Chemistry”,
“Laboratory Safety and Quality Assurance”, “Introduction and Examination
Overview”, “Technical Communication, Reporting, and Court Testimony”. Which
entry gives a mismatched association? Pay particular attention to the role of
“Proper handling, storage, and disposal of hazardous, biological, and chemical
waste”.
A. Technical Communication, Reporting, and Court Testimony — Principles of clear, objective,
and factual technical report writing
B. Controlled Substances and Forensic Chemistry — Field testing protocols, preliminary
identification, and secure packaging of suspected narcotics and chemical substances
C. Introduction and Examination Overview — Scoring criteria, passing requirements, and
weighting of sections
D. Laboratory Safety and Quality Assurance — Scoring criteria, passing requirements, and
weighting of sections
Correct Answer: D
Full Explanation: The note requiring correction assigns the second focus’s activity to the first
focus. Laboratory Safety and Quality Assurance: Proper handling, storage, and disposal of
hazardous, biological, and chemical waste. Introduction and Examination Overview: Scoring
criteria, passing requirements, and weighting of sections. A: This association is consistent:
Technical Communication, Reporting, and Court Testimony: Principles of clear, objective, and
factual technical report writing. B: This association is consistent: Controlled Substances and
Forensic Chemistry: Field testing protocols, preliminary identification, and secure packaging of
suspected narcotics and chemical substances. C: This association is consistent: Introduction and
Examination Overview: Scoring criteria, passing requirements, and weighting of sections.
Question 4
A comparison separates “Laboratory Safety and Quality Assurance” from
“Collection, packaging, and labeling methodologies tailored to specific
evidence types”. Which entry supports the first focus?
A. Identification, handling, and preliminary screening of blood, semen, saliva, and touch DNA
B. biological, trace, impression, and digital
C. Structure of the examination process (written, practical, and oral evaluation components)
D. Proper handling, storage, and disposal of hazardous, biological, and chemical waste
Correct Answer: D
Full Explanation: Laboratory Safety and Quality Assurance: Proper handling, storage, and
disposal of hazardous, biological, and chemical waste. Collection, packaging, and labeling
methodologies tailored to specific evidence types: biological, trace, impression, and digital. A: This
describes “Biological and Serological Evidence”, rather than the requested focus. B: This describes
“Collection, packaging, and labeling methodologies tailored to specific evidence types”, rather
than the requested focus. C: This describes “Introduction and Examination Overview”, rather than
the requested focus.
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Question 5
The activity under review is “Documentation of notes, logs, analytical steps,
and observations”. Which topic should guide the review?
A. Technical Communication, Reporting, and Court Testimony
B. Crime Scene Processing and Documentation
C. Constitutional parameters
D. Criminal Justice System and Legal Standards
Correct Answer: A
Full Explanation: Technical Communication, Reporting, and Court Testimony: Documentation of
notes, logs, analytical steps, and observations. B: That focus concerns “Systematic search
methods and patterns (grid, strip, spiral, zone/quadrant)”, not the activity being assigned. C: That
focus concerns “Fourth Amendment rights, search and seizure principles, and search warrants”,
not the activity being assigned. D: That focus concerns “Organization and jurisdiction of Arizona
state, county, and municipal law enforcement agencies”, not the activity being assigned.
Question 6
A note about “Basic identification, preservation, and isolation of computers,
mobile devices, and recording media” is labeled “Firearms, Toolmarks, and
Ballistics”. Which replacement label more directly identifies its focus?
A. Technical Communication, Reporting, and Court Testimony
B. Firearms, Toolmarks, and Ballistics
C. Digital and Multimedia Evidence
D. Latent Prints and Impression Evidence
Correct Answer: C
Full Explanation: Digital and Multimedia Evidence: Basic identification, preservation, and
isolation of computers, mobile devices, and recording media. A: That focus concerns “Defense
cross-examination strategies, handling expert inquiries, and presenting scientific findings to a lay
jury”, not the activity being assigned. B: That focus concerns “Safe handling, rendering safe, and
packaging of firearms, ammunition components, and toolmark impressions”, not the activity being
assigned. D: That focus concerns “Principles of fingerprint development (powders, chemical
reagents), lifting, casting, and comparison workflows”, not the activity being assigned.
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Public Safety Arizona
Forensic Services
Technician Exam Plan
,QUESTIONS
Question 1
The focus changes from “Technical Communication, Reporting, and Court
Testimony” to “Introduction and Examination Overview”. Which replacement
for “Defense cross-examination strategies, handling expert inquiries, and
presenting scientific findings to a lay jury” fits the new focus?
A. Structure of the examination process (written, practical, and oral evaluation components)
B. Principles of fingerprint development (powders, chemical reagents), lifting, casting, and
comparison workflows
C. Protocols for evidence intake, tracking, secure storage, and transfer procedures
D. Defense cross-examination strategies, handling expert inquiries, and presenting scientific
findings to a lay jury
Correct Answer: A
Full Explanation: Introduction and Examination Overview: Structure of the examination process
(written, practical, and oral evaluation components). Technical Communication, Reporting, and
Court Testimony: Defense cross-examination strategies, handling expert inquiries, and presenting
scientific findings to a lay jury. B: This describes “Latent Prints and Impression Evidence”, rather
than the requested focus. C: This describes “Evidence Management and Chain of Custody”, rather
than the requested focus. D: This describes “Technical Communication, Reporting, and Court
Testimony”, rather than the requested focus.
Question 2
Which entry helps keep “Crime Scene Processing and Documentation” distinct
from “Technical Communication, Reporting, and Court Testimony”?
A. Principles of evidence recognition, identification, and preservation
B. Systematic search methods and patterns (grid, strip, spiral, zone/quadrant)
C. Documentation of notes, logs, analytical steps, and observations
D. Scoring criteria, passing requirements, and weighting of sections
Correct Answer: B
Full Explanation: Crime Scene Processing and Documentation: Systematic search methods and
patterns (grid, strip, spiral, zone/quadrant). Technical Communication, Reporting, and Court
Testimony: Documentation of notes, logs, analytical steps, and observations. A: This describes
“Evidence Management and Chain of Custody”, rather than the requested focus. C: This describes
“Technical Communication, Reporting, and Court Testimony”, rather than the requested focus. D:
This describes “Introduction and Examination Overview”, rather than the requested focus.
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Question 3
A handover distinguishes “Controlled Substances and Forensic Chemistry”,
“Laboratory Safety and Quality Assurance”, “Introduction and Examination
Overview”, “Technical Communication, Reporting, and Court Testimony”. Which
entry gives a mismatched association? Pay particular attention to the role of
“Proper handling, storage, and disposal of hazardous, biological, and chemical
waste”.
A. Technical Communication, Reporting, and Court Testimony — Principles of clear, objective,
and factual technical report writing
B. Controlled Substances and Forensic Chemistry — Field testing protocols, preliminary
identification, and secure packaging of suspected narcotics and chemical substances
C. Introduction and Examination Overview — Scoring criteria, passing requirements, and
weighting of sections
D. Laboratory Safety and Quality Assurance — Scoring criteria, passing requirements, and
weighting of sections
Correct Answer: D
Full Explanation: The note requiring correction assigns the second focus’s activity to the first
focus. Laboratory Safety and Quality Assurance: Proper handling, storage, and disposal of
hazardous, biological, and chemical waste. Introduction and Examination Overview: Scoring
criteria, passing requirements, and weighting of sections. A: This association is consistent:
Technical Communication, Reporting, and Court Testimony: Principles of clear, objective, and
factual technical report writing. B: This association is consistent: Controlled Substances and
Forensic Chemistry: Field testing protocols, preliminary identification, and secure packaging of
suspected narcotics and chemical substances. C: This association is consistent: Introduction and
Examination Overview: Scoring criteria, passing requirements, and weighting of sections.
Question 4
A comparison separates “Laboratory Safety and Quality Assurance” from
“Collection, packaging, and labeling methodologies tailored to specific
evidence types”. Which entry supports the first focus?
A. Identification, handling, and preliminary screening of blood, semen, saliva, and touch DNA
B. biological, trace, impression, and digital
C. Structure of the examination process (written, practical, and oral evaluation components)
D. Proper handling, storage, and disposal of hazardous, biological, and chemical waste
Correct Answer: D
Full Explanation: Laboratory Safety and Quality Assurance: Proper handling, storage, and
disposal of hazardous, biological, and chemical waste. Collection, packaging, and labeling
methodologies tailored to specific evidence types: biological, trace, impression, and digital. A: This
describes “Biological and Serological Evidence”, rather than the requested focus. B: This describes
“Collection, packaging, and labeling methodologies tailored to specific evidence types”, rather
than the requested focus. C: This describes “Introduction and Examination Overview”, rather than
the requested focus.
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Question 5
The activity under review is “Documentation of notes, logs, analytical steps,
and observations”. Which topic should guide the review?
A. Technical Communication, Reporting, and Court Testimony
B. Crime Scene Processing and Documentation
C. Constitutional parameters
D. Criminal Justice System and Legal Standards
Correct Answer: A
Full Explanation: Technical Communication, Reporting, and Court Testimony: Documentation of
notes, logs, analytical steps, and observations. B: That focus concerns “Systematic search
methods and patterns (grid, strip, spiral, zone/quadrant)”, not the activity being assigned. C: That
focus concerns “Fourth Amendment rights, search and seizure principles, and search warrants”,
not the activity being assigned. D: That focus concerns “Organization and jurisdiction of Arizona
state, county, and municipal law enforcement agencies”, not the activity being assigned.
Question 6
A note about “Basic identification, preservation, and isolation of computers,
mobile devices, and recording media” is labeled “Firearms, Toolmarks, and
Ballistics”. Which replacement label more directly identifies its focus?
A. Technical Communication, Reporting, and Court Testimony
B. Firearms, Toolmarks, and Ballistics
C. Digital and Multimedia Evidence
D. Latent Prints and Impression Evidence
Correct Answer: C
Full Explanation: Digital and Multimedia Evidence: Basic identification, preservation, and
isolation of computers, mobile devices, and recording media. A: That focus concerns “Defense
cross-examination strategies, handling expert inquiries, and presenting scientific findings to a lay
jury”, not the activity being assigned. B: That focus concerns “Safe handling, rendering safe, and
packaging of firearms, ammunition components, and toolmark impressions”, not the activity being
assigned. D: That focus concerns “Principles of fingerprint development (powders, chemical
reagents), lifting, casting, and comparison workflows”, not the activity being assigned.
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