TCIC LATEST 2026 EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
GRADED A+
✔✔Which of the following statements is/are correct concerning NCIC data? - ✔✔All of
the Above
✔✔NLETS (International Justice and Public Safety Network) is the system that is
accessed when we send traffic to another state, when we receive traffic from another
states or send inquiries to another state. - ✔✔True
✔✔Inquires of the Boat File can be made using what data? - ✔✔Either of the Above
✔✔In order to obtain a specific criminal history via the III, a criminal history record
request (QR) transaction must be used containing the following data: - ✔✔FBI or Sid
number
✔✔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
✔✔If an individual was denied in 2017 by the National Instant Criminal Background
System (NICS) from purchasing /possessing a firearm they will never be able to
purchase a firearm in the future. - ✔✔False
✔✔A "QW" with and EBS of "1" will search for a one year range of time from the date of
birth in the query transaction submitted. - ✔✔False
✔✔The license plate reader system does not provide: - ✔✔Vehicle owner name
✔✔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: - ✔✔All of the Above
✔✔All of the following are possible returns when querying a gun except? - ✔✔Gun
Registration
✔✔The KQ format is used to obtain driver history information through NLETS. It can
only be addressed to? - ✔✔A single state or region code
✔✔Access to and use of criminal history record information is only for: - ✔✔Criminal
justice purposes
✔✔A military recruiter is authorized to access Computerized Criminal History files via
TLETS. - ✔✔False
✔✔Driver License photos are: - ✔✔B & C
✔✔A stolen vehicle inquiry (QV) may result in response from Wanted Person or Missing
Person records entered in NCIC. - ✔✔True
✔✔Using the definition of administration of criminal justice, a county animal control unit
is recognized as criminal justice agency. - ✔✔False
✔✔When doing a background investigation on a potential police officer, it is permissible
to run history background checks on family members of the applicant over TLETS. -
✔✔True
✔✔The QPO (Query Protection Order) inquiry will restrict the search to the Protection
Order File and will retrieve POF record which are? - ✔✔Active, expired, or cleared
GRADED A+
✔✔Which of the following statements is/are correct concerning NCIC data? - ✔✔All of
the Above
✔✔NLETS (International Justice and Public Safety Network) is the system that is
accessed when we send traffic to another state, when we receive traffic from another
states or send inquiries to another state. - ✔✔True
✔✔Inquires of the Boat File can be made using what data? - ✔✔Either of the Above
✔✔In order to obtain a specific criminal history via the III, a criminal history record
request (QR) transaction must be used containing the following data: - ✔✔FBI or Sid
number
✔✔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
✔✔If an individual was denied in 2017 by the National Instant Criminal Background
System (NICS) from purchasing /possessing a firearm they will never be able to
purchase a firearm in the future. - ✔✔False
✔✔A "QW" with and EBS of "1" will search for a one year range of time from the date of
birth in the query transaction submitted. - ✔✔False
✔✔The license plate reader system does not provide: - ✔✔Vehicle owner name
✔✔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: - ✔✔All of the Above
✔✔All of the following are possible returns when querying a gun except? - ✔✔Gun
Registration
✔✔The KQ format is used to obtain driver history information through NLETS. It can
only be addressed to? - ✔✔A single state or region code
✔✔Access to and use of criminal history record information is only for: - ✔✔Criminal
justice purposes
✔✔A military recruiter is authorized to access Computerized Criminal History files via
TLETS. - ✔✔False
✔✔Driver License photos are: - ✔✔B & C
✔✔A stolen vehicle inquiry (QV) may result in response from Wanted Person or Missing
Person records entered in NCIC. - ✔✔True
✔✔Using the definition of administration of criminal justice, a county animal control unit
is recognized as criminal justice agency. - ✔✔False
✔✔When doing a background investigation on a potential police officer, it is permissible
to run history background checks on family members of the applicant over TLETS. -
✔✔True
✔✔The QPO (Query Protection Order) inquiry will restrict the search to the Protection
Order File and will retrieve POF record which are? - ✔✔Active, expired, or cleared
