LEIN Interoperability & Information Sharing Protocols 2

Question 1

What format governs electronic message exchange between LEIN terminals and NCIC?

Accepted Answer

Transaction format specified in the NCIC Operating Manual

Answer

XML-based NIEM format

Answer

Plain text email format with header tags

Answer

PDF document submission through a secure portal

Question 2

What is the purpose of a 'Locate' message in the NCIC/LEIN system?

Accepted Answer

To notify the entering agency that a wanted person or stolen property has been found

Answer

To find a missing person's last known GPS coordinates

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To request tracking data on a subject's vehicle

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To transfer custody of evidence between jurisdictions

Question 3

Under what conditions may a LEIN agency share criminal justice information with a non-criminal justice agency?

Accepted Answer

When there is a documented criminal justice purpose and proper legal authority

Answer

When the non-criminal justice agency pays appropriate licensing fees

Answer

At the sole discretion of the agency chief without restrictions

Answer

When the subject of the record provides written consent

Question 4

What is the maximum period before a 'wanted person' entry in NCIC must be validated?

Accepted Answer

1 year

Answer

30 days

Answer

6 months

Answer

5 years

Question 5

Which of the following best describes 'secondary dissemination' of criminal justice information obtained from LEIN?

Accepted Answer

Sharing LEIN-obtained information with an agency not directly connected to the network

Answer

The initial entry of records into LEIN by the originating agency

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Transferring records from paper files to a digital database

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Automatic replication of records to disaster recovery backup servers

Question 6

What type of audit trail does CJIS policy require for LEIN information sharing activities?

Accepted Answer

An automated log recording each transaction, user, date, and purpose

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No audit trail is required for routine queries

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A manual log maintained by an on-duty supervisor

Answer

A quarterly summary report submitted to the FBI field office

Question 7

Which system provides LEIN-connected agencies with access to border crossing and immigration enforcement records?

Accepted Answer

Department of Homeland Security TECS system

Answer

INTERPOL I-24/7 network

Answer

State Department Visa Information System

Answer

Social Security Administration verification database