True or False: Fingerprinting is required as part of the license application process.

The assertion that fingerprinting is required as part of the license application process is false. Generally, fingerprinting is not a universal requirement for every license application. In many cases, specific types of licenses or permits—particularly those related to sensitive positions or areas, like the criminal justice sector, finance, or healthcare—may mandate fingerprinting as a means to conduct background checks.

However, for other types of licenses, especially those that do not involve direct public interaction or sensitive information handling, fingerprinting is not typically a requirement. This allows various professions to have a more streamlined application process, wherein applicants are not subjected to the additional step of providing fingerprints unless mandated for specific, justified reasons. Therefore, the correct answer indicates that fingerprinting is not a blanket requirement across all license applications.