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What does the F code signify in relation to III transactions?

Emergency placement of children
Weapons-related background checks (correct)
Housing inquiries
Domestic violence cases

Civil courts have unrestricted access to III for all purposes.

False (B)

What must social services agencies do within 15 business days when using the X code?

Submit fingerprints to the CIB for processing.

The purpose of the H code is related to the _______ Opportunity Extension Act of 1996.

Housing Signup and view all the answers

Match the following purpose codes with their respective uses:

F = Weapons-related background checks D = Domestic violence and stalking cases H = Housing inquiries under the Housing Opportunity Extension Act X = Emergency placement of children Signup and view all the answers

What does the abbreviation 'AR' stand for?

Arrest (B) Signup and view all the answers

The abbreviation 'DV' refers to 'Drug Violations'.

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

What purpose code is used for employment with a criminal justice agency?

J Signup and view all the answers

The abbreviation for 'Gun Permit' is ____.

GP Signup and view all the answers

Match the following purpose codes with their descriptions:

C = Used for official duties in connection with criminal justice J = Used for employment with a criminal justice agency F = Used for weapons-related background checks Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a purpose for requesting a criminal history record?

Personal Use (B) Signup and view all the answers

Purpose code 'F' is related to criminal justice investigations.

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

What does 'GI' stand for in the context of criminal abbreviations?

General Investigation Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of the NSOR?

To search and retrieve information about sex offenders (D) Signup and view all the answers

The information in the NSOR can be disclosed to the public without restrictions.

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the QXS message key?

It is used for NSOR inquiries to retrieve records. Signup and view all the answers

What is included in the SHN Field?

Names of the schools attended by the offender and branch identification (D) Signup and view all the answers

To retrieve an active NSOR record using and only, the exact spelling of the name is required.

NAM, OCA Signup and view all the answers

A modification message can be used to add or delete any data in a NSOR record.

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

Match the following inquiry types with their descriptions:

QXS = Used to retrieve NSOR records SOS = Specifies the status of records to return NAM = Name of the individual in inquiries DOB = Date of birth identifier for inquiries Signup and view all the answers

Which field cannot be deleted even if supplemental records exist?

DOB Signup and view all the answers

A _____ message is used when a record is invalid or a criminal offense is expunged.

cancellation Signup and view all the answers

What will happen if a QXS inquiry utilizes a ZIP code with an SOS Field value of 'Y'?

Only active NSOR records will be returned (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary use of Purpose Code X?

Accessing information during an emergency for public safety (A) Signup and view all the answers

West Virginia has a state statute authorizing the usage of Purpose Code X.

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

Who can send a cancellation message?

The agency that entered the record (C) Signup and view all the answers

Queries with incomplete DOB will still retrieve records successfully.

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

A QXS inquiry must include at least one numeric identifier such as , , or __.

FBI, MNU, OLN Signup and view all the answers

Match the following terms with their definitions:

Modification message = Used to add, delete or change data in a NSOR record Cancellation message = Used when a record is determined to be invalid DOB = Mandatory field that cannot be deleted IAFIS = Receives notifications regarding record modifications and cancellations Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of a positive identification by the SIB?

It eliminates the need for delayed fingerprint submission to the FBI. Signup and view all the answers

The NCIC System notifies IAFIS upon receiving a modification message.

True (A) Signup and view all the answers

Requests for background checks using Purpose Code X must be accompanied by _____.

fingerprints Signup and view all the answers

Match the following terms with their definitions:

QH = Query History QR = Query Review SIB = State Identification Bureau FBI = Federal Bureau of Investigation ORI = Originating Agency Identifier Signup and view all the answers

What happens after a cancellation message is sent to IAFIS?

The sex offender flag is removed from the criminal history record. Signup and view all the answers

What must be included in the MIS Field if a retroactive requirement is used?

Registration required date (D) Signup and view all the answers

If the Sexual Predator Indicator (SXP) contains a 'Y', the Ending Registration Date (ERD) Field must be set to 'EXP'.

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the MIS Field when the conviction code is a general offense?

To further describe the offense Signup and view all the answers

The CON Field represents the date of the ________ which resulted in registration.

conviction Signup and view all the answers

Match the following terms with their correct definitions:

SXP = Sexual Predator Indicator ERD = Ending Registration Date OCA = Originating Agency Case Number CRR = Conviction Resulting in Registration Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following may be used in the case of lack of disposition reporting?

Date of arrest (C) Signup and view all the answers

The FBI number is necessary for identifying agency case numbers.

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

What should be included in the MIS Field if the registering agency cannot determine the appropriate conviction code?

Generic offense code with specific information Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

F - Weapons-related

Used in III transactions for weapons-related background checks, returning firearms, enforcing firearm possession laws (e.g., traffic stop) and pawn situations.

D - Domestic Violence and Stalking

Used in civil or criminal courts for domestic violence or stalking cases. ORIs ending in D (civil courts) cannot access III for other purposes.

H - Housing

Used in housing inquiries under the Housing Opportunity Extension Act of 1996. Limited to QH inquiries only and no paper trail is given to the housing authority.

X - Exigent Procedures

Used for emergency placement of children with surrogate care providers. Fingerprints must be submitted within 15 business days and sealed records are excluded.