NCIC Purpose Codes and Dissemination 2

Question 1

What is a 'purpose code' in the context of NCIC and criminal history record access?

Accepted Answer

A code entered with a query that identifies the authorized purpose for which the CHRI is being requested

Answer

A purpose code is entered with a CHRI query to identify the legally authorized reason for the request, enabling the system to determine what information may be returned and how it may be used.

Question 2

Purpose code 'C' is used when requesting CHRI for what type of purpose?

Accepted Answer

Criminal justice purpose

Answer

Purpose code 'C' designates a criminal justice purpose query, used when the requesting agency is seeking CHRI in connection with a criminal investigation, prosecution, or other criminal justice activity.

Question 3

After receiving CHRI through an NCIC query, to whom may the receiving agency disseminate that information?

Accepted Answer

Only to criminal justice agencies and non-criminal justice entities authorized by the specific purpose code used

Answer

CHRI may only be disseminated to criminal justice agencies and to non-criminal justice entities that are specifically authorized under the purpose code used to obtain the information.

Question 4

When a non-criminal justice agency receives CHRI through an authorized background check, what must accompany the dissemination to the requesting employer or licensing board?

Accepted Answer

A written notice to the subject that a background check was conducted and their rights if the information results in an adverse action

Answer

When CHRI is used in a non-criminal justice context and may result in an adverse action, the subject must be notified and given an opportunity to address the information before a final adverse decision is made.

Question 5

Which statement correctly describes the 'need to know' principle as it applies to NCIC dissemination?

Accepted Answer

NCIC information may only be accessed and disseminated to individuals who have a demonstrated official need for that specific information in the performance of their authorized duties

Answer

The 'need to know' principle limits access to NCIC information to individuals who have a specific, official need for that information in connection with their authorized criminal justice duties.

NCIC - National Crime Information Center Certification Practice Test

NCIC - National Crime Information Center Certification Practice Test

NCIC Purpose Codes and Dissemination 2