Tenprint Fingerprint Certification Tenprint Fingerprint Card Processing & Documentation 2

Question 1

Which FBI form number is used for the standard civilian fingerprint card in the United States?

Accepted Answer

FD-258

Answer

The FD-258 is the standard FBI applicant fingerprint card used for civilian criminal history checks.

Question 2

When completing the 'Reason Fingerprinted' field on a tenprint card, what is the MOST important requirement?

Accepted Answer

Match the exact statutory authority or agency code requiring the prints

Answer

The 'Reason Fingerprinted' field must reflect the exact statutory or regulatory authority authorizing the fingerprint submission.

Question 3

An FD-258 card has smeared ink across three finger blocks. What is the correct course of action?

Accepted Answer

Discard the card and reprint all ten fingers on a new card

Answer

A card with smeared impressions must be reprinted in its entirety; partial cards are not accepted as primary submissions.

Question 4

What maximum ink density is acceptable on a rolled tenprint impression to avoid obscuring ridge detail?

Accepted Answer

Ridges should appear dark but furrows (valleys) must remain white or near-white

Answer

Proper inking leaves ridges dark while furrows remain clear, allowing individual ridge paths to be traced.

Question 5

The 'Aliases' field on a tenprint card should contain which of the following?

Accepted Answer

All names, nicknames, and prior names the subject has used

Answer

All known aliases help examiners link records and reduce false non-matches in criminal history databases.

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