What is a pedigree card?

What is a pedigree card?

• A. A card used to document and monitor prisoners data while in custody
• B. A card showing family lineage
• C. A medical chart
• D. A warrant

Answer: (A)

A pedigree card in this context is a quick-reference, structured record used to document and monitor essential information about individuals in custody. It helps staff identify someone, track their status and whereabouts, and note pertinent details needed for safety and processing without having to search through multiple files. It’s not about family lineage (that’s a genealogical pedigree), not a medical chart (which records health information for treatment), and not a warrant (a legal document authorizing actions). The card used to document and monitor prisoners’ data in custody fits the custody-management purpose described here.

A pedigree card in this context is a quick-reference, structured record used to document and monitor essential information about individuals in custody. It helps staff identify someone, track their status and whereabouts, and note pertinent details needed for safety and processing without having to search through multiple files. It’s not about family lineage (that’s a genealogical pedigree), not a medical chart (which records health information for treatment), and not a warrant (a legal document authorizing actions). The card used to document and monitor prisoners’ data in custody fits the custody-management purpose described here.