Tenprint Fingerprint Certification Tenprint Fingerprint Collection & Analysis 2

Question 1

Which finger is designated as Finger #1 in the standard tenprint sequence?

Accepted Answer

Right thumb

Answer

The standard tenprint sequence begins with the right thumb as Finger #1 and proceeds across the right hand, then the left hand.

Question 2

What is the primary purpose of using a roller when inking fingers for tenprint cards?

Accepted Answer

To spread ink evenly across the fingertip surface

Answer

The roller ensures a thin, even coat of ink is distributed across the full ridge surface of the fingertip for optimal impression quality.

Question 3

A 'bulge' in a rolled impression refers to which condition?

Accepted Answer

Uneven pressure producing a wider area mid-roll

Answer

A bulge occurs when uneven downward pressure during the rolling motion causes the center of the impression to appear wider or more compressed than the edges.

Question 4

For a subject with heavily calloused fingers, which adjustment is most appropriate when collecting tenprints?

Accepted Answer

Soak the fingers in warm water briefly to soften the skin

Answer

Briefly soaking calloused fingers in warm water softens the skin and allows ridge detail to become more prominent and printable.

Question 5

In AFIS terminology, what does a 'candidate list' represent?

Accepted Answer

A ranked list of potential matches returned by the automated search

Answer

After an AFIS search, the system returns a candidate list—a ranked set of potential matching records for an examiner to evaluate.

Tenprint Fingerprint Certification Practice Test

Tenprint Fingerprint Certification Practice Test

Tenprint Fingerprint Certification Tenprint Fingerprint Collection & Analysis 2