FDC Flashcards
134 study cards across 20 topic decks โ every card built from a real FDC practice question. No account or sign-up needed. Flip to reveal the answer and explanation, mark what you know, and drill what you don't.
FDC exam key facts
- The ABC Forensic DNA exam consists of 75 questions plus 15 pilot questions that are not in the blueprint. Source
- ABC does not disclose passing scores for its exams, including Forensic DNA, to test takers. Source
- The ABC Forensic DNA exam costs $250 per sitting, plus a $75 non-refundable application fee. Source
- After a failed ABC exam, candidates must wait 60 days to retake it, with at most three attempts in 24 months and six in total. Source
- ABC certificates, including Forensic DNA, expire on the fifth anniversary of certification. Source
๐ฒ Mixed Deck โ All FDC Topics
100 cards sampled from every topic ยท the fastest way to find your weak spots
Decks by Topic
DNA Analysis Techniques
9 cards
Evidence Collection & Preservation
9 cards
Forensic Laboratory Procedures
9 cards
Legal & Ethical Issues in DNA
9 cards
Evidence Collection & Preservation
7 cards
Statistical Analysis & Population Genetics
7 cards
Community Relations & Ethics
6 cards
Community Relations & Ethics
6 cards
Criminal Investigation Procedures
6 cards
Criminal Investigation Procedures
6 cards
FDC DNA Databases & CODIS
6 cards
FDC DNA Databases & CODIS
6 cards
FDC DNA Databases & CODIS
6 cards
FDC Quality Assurance & Accreditation
6 cards
FDC Quality Assurance & Accreditation
6 cards
FDC Quality Assurance & Accreditation
6 cards
Legal Principles & Constitutional Law
6 cards
Legal Principles & Constitutional Law
6 cards
Report Writing & Documentation
6 cards
Report Writing & Documentation
6 cards
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Sources & references
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- criminalistics.com โ Score validity, retake policy, score release, passing score, exam format, fees, eligibility, test delivery, exam information ยท verified Oct 2026