RAMP Checking and Verifying IDs 3

Question 1

When examining a Pennsylvania driver's license, you notice the ghost image (secondary photo) appears darker than the main photo. This is:

Accepted Answer

A potential sign of tampering or a fraudulent ID

Answer

Ghost images should be consistent in quality with the primary photo; significant discrepancies may indicate the ID has been altered.

Question 2

Which scenario BEST illustrates 'shoulder surfing' as a risk during ID verification?

Accepted Answer

A server checking an ID while a companion looks over the server's shoulder to memorize the process

Answer

Shoulder surfing occurs when someone observes the ID verification process to learn how to exploit its weaknesses or steal personal information.

Question 3

An ID scanning device shows 'PASS' for a customer who appears to be under 21. What should a RAMP-trained employee do?

Accepted Answer

Conduct a manual visual inspection in addition to the scanner result

Answer

Scanners can be fooled by sophisticated fakes; visual inspection must always accompany electronic verification.

Question 4

A customer presents a foreign passport as ID. Under RAMP guidelines, what is the primary concern with accepting it?

Accepted Answer

Staff may be unfamiliar with the security features of foreign documents

Answer

While foreign passports are generally acceptable, staff may lack the training to spot fraudulent versions of unfamiliar documents.

Question 5

What is the significance of an ID's laminate peeling or bubbling at the edges?

Accepted Answer

It may suggest tampering, such as replacing the photo or altering data

Answer

Peeling or bubbling laminate is a classic sign that an ID may have been opened and altered, which is a red flag for fraud.

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