Forensic Science Capstone Practice Exam 2026 – Complete Study Guide

The main concept here is recognizing the exact official name behind the acronym SWGFAST. SWGFAST stands for Scientific Working Group on Friction Ridge Analysis, Study and Technology. This full title signals its scope: guiding how friction ridge evidence—fingerprints and palm prints—is analyzed, studied, and supported by technology. Friction ridge refers to the skin patterns on fingers and palms that forensic examiners compare. The inclusion of both “Analysis” and “Study and Technology” shows that the group covers routine examination as well as ongoing research and new tools used in friction ridge work. The other phrasings omit or alter these elements, so they don’t match the official designation.