FCIC/NCIC CERTIFICATION EXAM SCRIPT
2026 QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS GRADED
A+
◉ NCIC operating manual. Answer: NCIC requirements
-provides details on entering, modifying, canceling, locating, and
clearing hot file records
-view the manual when there are questions about the requirements and
management of hot file records
◉ NCIC Code manual. Answer: Provides operators with the required
codes needed for fields such as make, mode, brand, etc.
-resource for hot file entries
-ctrl f large document
◉ Interstate Identification Index (III). Answer: Provides information on
criminal history record information housed by the FBI
-used to enhance, or pack, person entries
◉ Nlets user Policy Manual. Answer: Details data that is from nlets
system and how that info is queried.
-data may be used to enhance, or pack, hot file entries
, ◉ CJIS Memos. Answer: Provide info on FCIC and NCIC policies,
procedures, and programming updates, as well as changes to state and
national laws
◉ When entering records into FCIC and NCIC the operator must?
Answer: Read the report thoroughly to determine what info needs to be
entered. There may be multiple, separate entries that need to be made
from one report.
◉ When entering records into FCIC and NCIC operators may use
additional sources to enhance or pack the record entry. Answer: -info
may be Obtained from additional resources
-info must be verified as accurate and documented in the agency's case
file
-any info included in the case file should be entered into the record if an
appropriate field exists. If a specific field is not available and the info is
pertinent to the entry, the addition info may be added to the
miscellaneous field.
◉ Public Access System (PAS). Answer: -Public info that allows the
public to assist LE with stolen property, missing persons, and persons in
connection with ongoing investigations
◉ NOA Flags. Answer: -NOA flags allow entering agency to decide if
record is placed in PAS.
2026 QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS GRADED
A+
◉ NCIC operating manual. Answer: NCIC requirements
-provides details on entering, modifying, canceling, locating, and
clearing hot file records
-view the manual when there are questions about the requirements and
management of hot file records
◉ NCIC Code manual. Answer: Provides operators with the required
codes needed for fields such as make, mode, brand, etc.
-resource for hot file entries
-ctrl f large document
◉ Interstate Identification Index (III). Answer: Provides information on
criminal history record information housed by the FBI
-used to enhance, or pack, person entries
◉ Nlets user Policy Manual. Answer: Details data that is from nlets
system and how that info is queried.
-data may be used to enhance, or pack, hot file entries
, ◉ CJIS Memos. Answer: Provide info on FCIC and NCIC policies,
procedures, and programming updates, as well as changes to state and
national laws
◉ When entering records into FCIC and NCIC the operator must?
Answer: Read the report thoroughly to determine what info needs to be
entered. There may be multiple, separate entries that need to be made
from one report.
◉ When entering records into FCIC and NCIC operators may use
additional sources to enhance or pack the record entry. Answer: -info
may be Obtained from additional resources
-info must be verified as accurate and documented in the agency's case
file
-any info included in the case file should be entered into the record if an
appropriate field exists. If a specific field is not available and the info is
pertinent to the entry, the addition info may be added to the
miscellaneous field.
◉ Public Access System (PAS). Answer: -Public info that allows the
public to assist LE with stolen property, missing persons, and persons in
connection with ongoing investigations
◉ NOA Flags. Answer: -NOA flags allow entering agency to decide if
record is placed in PAS.
