NCIC Data Collection & Analytical Techniques

Question 1

Which type of source is considered open-source intelligence (OSINT)?

Accepted Answer

Social media posts

Answer

Intercepted phone calls

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Encrypted emails

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Confidential informant tips

Question 2

What is the purpose of link analysis in criminal intelligence?

Accepted Answer

Visualizing relationships between entities

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Tracking physical evidence

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Encrypting case files

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Measuring response times

Question 3

What technique helps verify the reliability of collected intelligence?

Accepted Answer

Cross-referencing sources

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Compiling rumors

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Filing without verification

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Relying on a single informant

Question 4

Which analytic technique is best used to forecast future criminal activity?

Accepted Answer

Trend analysis

Answer

Timeline creation

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Link analysis

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Case summary

Question 5

What is the role of structured analytic techniques (SATs)?

Accepted Answer

Standardize intelligence assessments

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Add randomness to analysis

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Focus on intuition

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Speed up documentation

Question 6

Which type of intelligence involves collecting data during live operations?

Accepted Answer

Tactical intelligence

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Strategic intelligence

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Open-source intelligence

Answer

Archived case analysis