Tenprint Fingerprint Quality Standards & Control Flashcards
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What is the recommended approach when a subject has no fingers due to amputation?
Answer: Note 'Amputated' in each missing finger block and print all available fingers
Each amputated finger position must be annotated 'Amputated' (or 'XX' per agency standards) and all available fingers must still be printed.
What is the primary purpose of quality assurance (QA) review in a tenprint fingerprint processing unit?
Answer: To verify that impressions meet minimum standards before submission to AFIS or FBI
QA review ensures each tenprint card meets image quality standards, reducing AFIS rejection rates and ensuring accurate identification.
According to FBI EBTS, what must be done if a fingerprint impression is unclassifiable due to injury?
Answer: Mark the block with 'UP' (Unable to Print) and provide a reason
EBTS requires that unclassifiable finger positions be marked 'UP' (Unable to Print) with the reason documented on the tenprint card.
What does 'edge sharpness' refer to in fingerprint image quality assessment?
Answer: The clarity of the transition between ridges and furrows
Edge sharpness measures how clearly ridge edges transition into furrows, which is critical for accurate minutiae detection.
Which condition causes ridges in a fingerprint impression to appear with 'holiday' gaps or breaks?
Answer: Insufficient ink or excessive pressure causing ridge splitting
Insufficient ink or uneven pressure can cause gaps (holidays) in ridge continuity, making ridge endings appear where none exist.
What is the primary advantage of live-scan electronic capture over traditional ink-and-roll for quality control?
Answer: Live scan provides real-time quality feedback so poor impressions can be immediately retaken
Live-scan systems display quality scores immediately after capture, allowing the operator to retake poor-quality impressions before submission.
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