CJIS Background Investigation Standards 3

Question 1

Under CJIS policy, which of the following best describes a 'Noncriminal Justice Agency' (NCJA) in the context of background investigations?

Accepted Answer

A government or private entity authorized to access CJI for civil purposes such as employment screening

Answer

An NCJA is any government or private entity that accesses CJI for civil, not criminal justice, purposes — such as licensing, employment, or firearms background checks.

Question 2

An IT contractor finishes a short-term project and no longer needs CJI access. What action must the employing agency take regarding the contractor's credentials?

Accepted Answer

Immediately disable or terminate the access

Answer

CJIS policy requires that access rights are promptly revoked when no longer needed to prevent unauthorized or lingering access to CJI.

Question 3

Which of the following is a valid basis for automatically disqualifying an individual from receiving access to CJI under CJIS background investigation standards?

Accepted Answer

A felony conviction for which the person was not pardoned

Answer

A felony conviction without a pardon is a standard disqualifying factor under CJIS personnel security requirements for CJI access.

Question 4

How often must agencies with CJI access conduct recurring background checks on their personnel under CJIS Security Policy?

Accepted Answer

Every 5 years

Answer

CJIS Security Policy requires agencies to conduct recurring background checks at least every five years for personnel with CJI access.

Question 5

When a law enforcement agency uses a private company to process criminal background checks on its behalf, what document governs that relationship under CJIS?

Accepted Answer

A CJIS Security Addendum incorporated into the contract

Answer

The CJIS Security Addendum is the contractual document that private entities must sign, binding them to CJIS security requirements when accessing or processing CJI.

(CJIS) Criminal Justice Information Services Certified Practice Test

(CJIS) Criminal Justice Information Services Certified Practice Test

CJIS Background Investigation Standards 3