TCIC LATEST 2026 STUDY GUIDE QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS GRADED A+
✔✔The data stored in the NCIC System and the Interstater Identification Index (III) files
are _______________________ and must be protected to ensure correct, legal and
efficient dissemination and use. - ✔✔Documented criminal justice information
✔✔In a Texas drive license return, CLASS indicates the type of vehicle the subject is
authorized to operate. - ✔✔True
✔✔An NCIC Wanted Person Inquiry (QW) does not cross search the National Denied
Transaction File (NDTF) or any other files in NCIC. - ✔✔False
✔✔NLETS has _____ regions - ✔✔8
✔✔Missing person messages may be used for any of the following reasons: - ✔✔All of
the above
✔✔The retention period for a NCIC/TCIC wanted person record is unlimited. - ✔✔True
✔✔Nlets Vehicle Registration Information is available from - ✔✔All of the above
✔✔The accuracy of a record entered into TCIC/NCIC database is the responsibility of: -
✔✔Entering agency
✔✔True or False: NCIC will purge Stolen Gun records after they remain on file for the
year of the entry plus four more years. - ✔✔False
✔✔True or False: "EXISTING PERSON" in INTERPOL response indicated that the
name listed is the person's birth name. - ✔✔False
✔✔True or False: 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
✔✔True or False: Criminal justice purposes (also known as the administration of
criminal justice) include: detection, apprehension, detention, pretrial release, post-trial
release, prosecution, adjudication, correctional supervision, or rehabilitation of the
accused persons. - ✔✔True
✔✔A serially numbered money order has been reported stolen. According to the NCIC
Operating Manual, it is entered into which NCIC file? - ✔✔NCIC Securities File
, ✔✔True or False: The goal of TCIC/NCIC is accurate, timely documented information
readily available to criminal justice agencies. - ✔✔True
✔✔True or False: A military recruiter is authorized to access the criminal history file via
TLETS. - ✔✔False
✔✔After a record has been entered, only the entering agency (ORI) can: - ✔✔All of the
above
✔✔What transaction is used when checking an airplane to see if it is stolen? - ✔✔QV
(Query Vehicle)
✔✔All users accessing information from TCIC/ TLETS are required to complete training
within ________________ from the date of assignment. - ✔✔Six months
✔✔True or False: In an administrative message, omit without comment when
information is not known. - ✔✔True
✔✔Which of the following indicates that a record entry or modification has resulted in a
delayed hit response for an inquiry made within the last five (5) days? - ✔✔$.H
✔✔Correction messages are used to: - ✔✔Correct typing errors or other incorrect data
sent in a previous message
✔✔Information obtained over TLETS/Nlets may be disseminated to: - ✔✔Authorized
criminal justice agencies
✔✔Temporary felony want records have a 48-hour retention period. A temporary felony
want record will be retired at the end of 48 hours and the originating agency will be
notified with this type of message. - ✔✔$.P
✔✔A TCIC/NCIC query response furnishes the inquirer with: - ✔✔The fact that a stolen
report, missing person report, or a warrant may have been filed
✔✔True or False: If you get a Positive Hit from the National Denied Transaction File
(NDTF) you can arrest that individual based on the hit. - ✔✔False
✔✔How many images can be associated with a NCIC property file record? - ✔✔1
✔✔True or False: The Privacy Act of 1974 requires the FBI's CJIS Division to maintain
an audit trail of the purpose for each disclosure of a criminal history record and the
recipient of each record. - ✔✔True
ANSWERS GRADED A+
✔✔The data stored in the NCIC System and the Interstater Identification Index (III) files
are _______________________ and must be protected to ensure correct, legal and
efficient dissemination and use. - ✔✔Documented criminal justice information
✔✔In a Texas drive license return, CLASS indicates the type of vehicle the subject is
authorized to operate. - ✔✔True
✔✔An NCIC Wanted Person Inquiry (QW) does not cross search the National Denied
Transaction File (NDTF) or any other files in NCIC. - ✔✔False
✔✔NLETS has _____ regions - ✔✔8
✔✔Missing person messages may be used for any of the following reasons: - ✔✔All of
the above
✔✔The retention period for a NCIC/TCIC wanted person record is unlimited. - ✔✔True
✔✔Nlets Vehicle Registration Information is available from - ✔✔All of the above
✔✔The accuracy of a record entered into TCIC/NCIC database is the responsibility of: -
✔✔Entering agency
✔✔True or False: NCIC will purge Stolen Gun records after they remain on file for the
year of the entry plus four more years. - ✔✔False
✔✔True or False: "EXISTING PERSON" in INTERPOL response indicated that the
name listed is the person's birth name. - ✔✔False
✔✔True or False: 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
✔✔True or False: Criminal justice purposes (also known as the administration of
criminal justice) include: detection, apprehension, detention, pretrial release, post-trial
release, prosecution, adjudication, correctional supervision, or rehabilitation of the
accused persons. - ✔✔True
✔✔A serially numbered money order has been reported stolen. According to the NCIC
Operating Manual, it is entered into which NCIC file? - ✔✔NCIC Securities File
, ✔✔True or False: The goal of TCIC/NCIC is accurate, timely documented information
readily available to criminal justice agencies. - ✔✔True
✔✔True or False: A military recruiter is authorized to access the criminal history file via
TLETS. - ✔✔False
✔✔After a record has been entered, only the entering agency (ORI) can: - ✔✔All of the
above
✔✔What transaction is used when checking an airplane to see if it is stolen? - ✔✔QV
(Query Vehicle)
✔✔All users accessing information from TCIC/ TLETS are required to complete training
within ________________ from the date of assignment. - ✔✔Six months
✔✔True or False: In an administrative message, omit without comment when
information is not known. - ✔✔True
✔✔Which of the following indicates that a record entry or modification has resulted in a
delayed hit response for an inquiry made within the last five (5) days? - ✔✔$.H
✔✔Correction messages are used to: - ✔✔Correct typing errors or other incorrect data
sent in a previous message
✔✔Information obtained over TLETS/Nlets may be disseminated to: - ✔✔Authorized
criminal justice agencies
✔✔Temporary felony want records have a 48-hour retention period. A temporary felony
want record will be retired at the end of 48 hours and the originating agency will be
notified with this type of message. - ✔✔$.P
✔✔A TCIC/NCIC query response furnishes the inquirer with: - ✔✔The fact that a stolen
report, missing person report, or a warrant may have been filed
✔✔True or False: If you get a Positive Hit from the National Denied Transaction File
(NDTF) you can arrest that individual based on the hit. - ✔✔False
✔✔How many images can be associated with a NCIC property file record? - ✔✔1
✔✔True or False: The Privacy Act of 1974 requires the FBI's CJIS Division to maintain
an audit trail of the purpose for each disclosure of a criminal history record and the
recipient of each record. - ✔✔True
