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Texas Boat Registrations are provided by Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.
True
It is permissible to run criminal history background checks on family members of a potential law enforcement applicant over TLETS.
What Criminal History purpose cod is used when checking a person's criminal history before hiring for Criminal Justice employment?
Purpose Code J
The Protective Interest file does not require hit confirmation.
True
Criminal Histories cannot be faxed.
False
Mexican Federal License Information System (LIFIS)
All of the Above
A III check may be made on anyone seeking employment with the Water Department or Fire Department.
False
NCIC operates under what concept?
Shared management
Criminal history record information can be requested directly from other states.
True
What transaction is used to query the missing person file?
Query Wanted (QW)
What is NCIC?
All of the Above
Information available through NLETS is controlled by _____.
Contributing state and federal agencies
A query sent to the NCIC Vehicle File search will search which of the NCIC files?
NCIS Vehicle & Boat Files
Texas Law Enforcement Telecommunication System and the International Justice and Public Safety Network are designed exclusively for use by
Criminal justice agencies in conducting their lawfully authorized duties
Vehicle registration information obtained from TLETS and NLETS
Is to be used for criminal justice and law enforcement purposes only
When an inquiry of the NCIC Vehicle File is made with Related Search Hit (RSH) filled with "y" (yes), which of the following statements are true?
Both number 1 and number 2 are correct
The U.S. Department of State is responsible for issuing driver licenses to all diplomatic or consular personnel and their dependents that reside in the United States and is obtained through the NLETS Driver Inquiry transaction with ____ as the destination code.
US
Which of the following justifies a CCH inquiry?
A police chief requests a check on an applicant for employment at the police department.
What transaction is used for querying the gang file?
Query Wanted (QW)
Upon determination that an individual is the subject of a 'Immigration Violator File' record, you may detain that person based solely on the record.
False
The National Vehicle Service has a repository of License Plate Reader data available to the law enforcement community via NLETS gathered from
B & C
The National Denied Transaction File (NDTF) is cross-searched during an NCIC Wanted person inquiry (QW) and will return any records of individuals who have been denied during the last 180 days.
True
A stolen boat trailer is entered in the?
Vehicle file
The possible responses to an inquiry submitted to the Financial Responsibility Verification Program database are
Confirmed, Unconfirmed, Verify Manually or Multiple
A 'QPO" inquiry searches the 'Protection Order File' and retrieves active, expired or cleared records.
True
The FBI's CJIS Security Policy provides a procedure for conducting national fingerprint-based record checks on personnel having access to FBI Criminal Justice Information Systems:
Within 30 days upon initial employment of assignment.
A 'QH' summary response to a criminal history query is a detailed listing of an offender's criminal history.
False
A driver license inquiry made by Operator License Number will automatically generate an NCIC Check.
False
An Airplane should be entered into which stolen property file?
Vehicle File
The Purpose Code for obtaining a Computerized Criminal History via TLETS on a jury member is 'J'.
False
To obtain a specific criminal history via the III, a criminal history record request (QR) transaction must be transmitted using both the FBI and SID number.
False
Access to and use of FBI NCIC information is only for:
Criminal justice puposes
All new employees are required to have security training within _____ month of assignment.
Six
The Texas Vehicle Registration form allows the operator to make the following inquiries:
Basic, Complete, Enhanced Basic, Enhanced Complete
The NLETS system is?
A non profit corporation controlled by member states
What transaction code would you use to search NICS Denied Transaction File?
QND
US Customs and Border Protection has License Plate Reader cameras at the Mexican and Canadian Border to collect vehicle crossing information as vehicles depart and enter the United States. What agency collects and stores the information collected from the cameras?
National Insurance Crime Bureau
The individual receiving a request for criminal justice information must ensure that the person requesting the information is:
Authorized to receive the data
The correct Purpose Code for obtaining a Computerized Criminal History via TLETS on a jury member is PUR/J
False
A stolen vehicle inquiry (QV) may result in responses from Wanted Person records entered in NCIC.
True
The transaction to inquire on a stolen vehicle license plate is 'QP'.
False
The responsibility for the system security and dissemination of criminal justice information rests with the:
Local criminal justice agency
______ will determine who is authorized for access to areas containing sensitive devises/data/systems.
Each agency
A TCIC/NCIC QW inquiry will cross-search the Wanted Person, Immigration Violator, and the following:
False
It has been determined an agency has obtained III data and misused it. Who could be held responsible?
All of the Above
A utility trailer is queried in the vehicle file.
True
Criminal convictions are public and III information can be given to any person the agency feels may need the information.
False
An 'RNQ' inquiry is used to check a state's vehicle registration file, using a name and date of birth to determine if any vehicles are registered to that individual.
True
A DQ (drivers lisence inquery) made using a drivers license will automatically generate a NCIC check.
False
Vehicle registration information is available through TLETS for vehicles titled in Texas from
Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TXDMV)
The goal of NCIC is to help the criminal justice community perform its duties by maintaining a computerized filing system of:
Accurate and timely documented criminal justice information
Information available through NLETS is controlled by _____.
Contributing state and federal agencies.
Texas Driver license suspensions and other disqualification actions may be entered with pending beginning dates.
True
After entering a record into NCIC, that record must be checked by who?
Second Party
When querying a license plate you could receive a return on the all of the following except:
None of the Above
A driver license photo can be used as an NCIC Image in a wanted person file.
True
Boat registration information can be obtained from TCIC/NCIC using Transaction/MKE QB.
False
NLETS is
All of the Above
Transaction _____ is used to obtain a Texas CCH and/or check for the existence of a criminal history in _____-participating states.
QH, III
The NICS Denied Transaction Query (QND) will return and records of individual who have been denied, but is not restricted b the date of denial.
True
TLETS is
All of the Above
Personalized license plates are issued to individuals, not vehicles AND
Registration information is maintained for 60 days past the expiration date
A gun query can be accomplished by running the SER (serial number) alone.
True
A Texas Driver License search using NAM matches the exact spelling of the last name and first name in the driver license record. Soundex is not being used.
True
A DQ (drivers license query) made using a drivers license will automatically generate a NCIC check.
False
A QV/ZV transaction will search which of the following?
All of the Above
Access to room containing systems/components that access FBI CJIS data/CHRI should be:
Limited as to allow completion of assigned criminal justice duties
Cell Phones should be entered into which stolen property file?
Article File
Which file is not checked when making a 'Wanted Persons' (QWA) query?
Unidentified Person File
A DQ (drivers license query) may be made by entering what data?
All of the Above
A Texas Temporary Vehicle Permit
All of the Above
Which of the following agencies can enter records into the Foreign Fugitive file?
INTERPOL (USNCB)
Outboard Motor should be entered into which stolen property file?
Parts File
An out of state driver license inquiry can be made by name and partial date of birth.
False
NCIC is governed by?
The CJIS Advisory Policy Board
When querying the Person Files (QWA) using a Names and DOB, NCIC will search....
Name and an exact match on DOB
A 'DNQ' inquiry is used to check a state's driver's license file by a 'date of birth' when an exact name is unknown.
False
When sending a VIN query to the NCIC Vehicle File the two other fields searched as a result of the query are:
Owner applied number serial number
There are two types of Texas Driver License inquiries:
Status and History
TLETS Combination forms allow a user to enter data into a single format that when transmitted to the TLETS Switcher will be automatically re-formatted to the specific forms required for the desired stolen/wanted and/pr registration/driver license check.
True
When making an inquiry by the BHN, it may be sent to?
a combination of 1 to 5 two-character state codes and NLETS region code
Nlets is
All of the Above
A stolen vehicle inquiry using QV or ZV will search which of the following:
All of the Above
A query sent to the NCIC Vehicle File will search which of the NCIC files?
NCIC Vehicle & Boat Files
______ are two of the most common methods of destroying FBI CJIS data/CHRI.
Shredding and buring
State and NCIC record checks by fingerprint identification must be conducted on all personnel who have access to TCIC/NCIC information:
Prior to access to the data (whether printed or electronic) being granted.
Texas Driver License suspensions and other disqualification actions may be entered with pending beginning dates.
True
The 'QR' query is the transaction used to obtain a specific criminal history via the III.
True
NLETS has _____ regions
eight
The criteria for a record to be indexed in the Interstate Identification Index are:
All of the Above
A message switching system
A temporary felony want is used when?
All of the Above
An inquiry by Boat Hull Number (BHN) submitted to NCIC will search which of the following files?
NCIC Boat & Vehicle Files
In response to a vehicle inquiry you may receive back which of the following?
Limited as to allow completion of assigned criminal justice duties
Sometimes you only see indicators of a security incident.
True
For the purposes of the security policy, a public network segment is any segment of the network that is:
not wholly owned, operated and maintained by a criminal justice agency
Hard copies of FBI CJI data should be _____ when retention is no longer required.
physically destroyed
All boat registration inquiries should be made using the BQ format.
True
When making stolen vehicle inquiries in Interpol, a vehicle may be inquired on by License Plates or Vehicle Identification Number
False
It is permissible to send a statewide AM message to locate a dangerous felon.
True
The National Virtual Pointer System is manages by:
Drug Enforcement Administration
A Formal Message contains five distinct parts:
All of the Above
When running a QW you will always get exactly the same information back, even from NCIC, whether you run a person by name, sex and date of birth or by driver license number.
False
Driver license photos are:
B & C
TLETS users can broadcast an Administrative Message to area in Texas as well as other states, using:
All of the Above
TLETS operates under a shared management concept between
TXDPS Information Technology and TXDPS Law Enforcement Support Division
Identifiers such as AKAs, additional DOBs, MNUs, SOCs, etc. can be obtained when receiving a positive response from what III query?
Both of the Above
When investigating a subject from Canada, you should query Canada via NLETS to determine if there are any Canadian records.
True
Agencies with non-urgent information that requires a statewide dissemination on a timely basis should direct the message to _____ and addressed to DPS Austin Communications, requesting it to be included on the APB summary.
67X
A TCIC/NCIC inquiry containing only License Plate (LIC) data will search only the License Plate file.
False
It is not necessary to include the color or year when describing a vehicle in an administrative message, it should be described by: make, model, body sytle, license number (including year and state) and VIN.
False
"YQ" is used to run a criminal history inquiry.
False
EID is an acronym for:
Entity ID Number
Personal information obtained from driver license records are protected by:
Article File
Correction messages are used to:
Correct typing errors or other incorrect data sent in a previous message
FBI CJIS data/CHRI must be safeguarded to prevent:
All of the Above
The record holding country may contact INTERPOL and request the reason for your inquiry.
True
Boat Owner Registration information can be obtained by running TLETS 'BQ' transaction
True
Some states are not automated when responding to a Driver's History query "KQ".
True
The purpose to locate message is to indicate (until the originating agency clears the record) that the wanted person has been apprehended or the property has been located.
True
A response from INTERPOL containing the phrase TOO_MANY_ANSWERS is usually received on inquiries having the following criteria:
All of the Above
Using the definition of administration of criminal justice, a county animal control unit is recognized agency.
False
Vehicles displaying temporary e-tags are required to carry the buy's receipt until the vehicle is registered in the owner's names.
True
Criminal justice purposes (also known as the administration of criminal justice) include: detection, apprehension, detention, pretiral release, post-trial release, prosecution, adjudication, correctional supervision, or rehabilitation of accused persons.
True
An audit trail must be established for any dissemination of III record information.
True
"YQ" is used to run a criminal history inqiury.
False
An officer has the right to run anyone for no particular reason.
False
The National Denied Transaction File (NDTF) is cross-searched in during a wanted person inquiry (QW) and the entry/modification of the other NCIC Person Files except:
Unidentified Persons File
Improper use of CCH information by an individual at a law enforcement agency or department may result in administrative sanctions or criminal penalties.
True
After the first YQ message is sent:
Wait 10 minutes for the other agency's response to urgent request, or one hour for routine requests
Records for stolen aircraft are not to be entered into the NCIC Vehicle File.
False
The National Insurance Crime Bureau database is designed to include vehicle liability, physical damage and related homeowner claims to track a motor vehicle's complete life cycle from birth to death.
True
The CJIS Systems Agency (CSA) in Texas is the:
Department of Public Safety
Texas vehicle registration can be obtained through TLETS using only name and date of birth.
False
What does III stand for?
Interstate Identification Index
Unauthorized requests, receipt, release, Interception, dissemination or discussion of FBI CJIS data/ CHRI could result in criminal prosecution and/or termination of employment.
True
True
Credit cards should be entered into which stolen property file?
Cannot be entered
A cross search of the 'Missing Person' and 'Unidentified Person' files are initiated when a record is _____ or ______ in either file.
Entered / Modified
A 'HIT' in NCIC is described as what?
A positive response in which the person or property inquired upon matches the information contained in the response.
A Locate is used:
To show the person has been apprehended or the property has been located
A QND inquiry into the National Denied Transaction File (NDTF) may be made by name and one, more than one of all of the following alphanumeric identifiers: DOB, MNU and SOC
True
A vehicle may be inquired on by License Plate or Vehicle Identification Number.
False
A wanted person inquiry (QW/ZW) will cross search the active protective orders.
True
A wanted person inquiry (QW/ZW) will not automatically cross search the missing person file records.
False
According to NCIC policy, every agency upon taking a person into custody or acquiring property, after confirming the hit, must place a locate on the corresponding NCIC record.
True
Administrative messages containing a description of a subjects clothing should be in "top to bottom" order.
True
Agencies that enter records into TCIC/NCIC are responsible for the record's _____, ______, and ______.
Accuracy, timeliness, completness
If both a Protective Interest File record and a wanted person file exits on the same person, how will the records appear?
The Wanted Person record file will appear first then the protective interest file last
If the Financial Responsibility Verification Program system provides a response of "Unconfirmed, Verify Manually, or Multiple" it does not necessarily mean that the person of vehicle are uninsured
True
If you are aware of any policy violations are suspect that your password may have been used by someone else, you are required to report it to your TAC
True
In a "plate-with-owner" situation, the Vehicle Registration response from DMV will reflect whether the plate is:
A & B
Individuals, businesses, organizations and governmental entities not defined as criminal justice agencies, such as tax offices or municipal offices, are authorized to access the Texas Law Enforcement Telecommunications System.
False
It is important to keep records regarding the status of the subject once INTERPOL has been contacted.
True
It is permissible to arrest a subject solely on the response from INTERPOL.
False
Every Agency entering records into TCIC/NCIC must be able to provide hit confirmation on a 24 hours basis.
True
Every format file inquiry directed to Canada must have a/an _____ that indicates the general purpose of the request.
Reason Code
FBI CJIS data/CHRI should be:
None of the Above
