FCIC/NCIC CERTIFICATION EXAMINATION
2026/2027 Comprehensive Criminal Justice
Information Systems Competency Assessment
Florida Crime Information Center / National Crime Information Center
50 Questions | Computer-Based | Proctored Examination
Passing Score: 80% (40/50 correct)
Testing Time: 60 Minutes
Format: Computer-Based, Proctored via FDLE-Approved Portal
Eligibility: Criminal Justice Agency Employment, Agency Sponsorship, FDLE-Approved Training
Completion, Background Check Clearance
, TABLE OF CONTENTS
Domain 1: System Architecture & Access Protocols | Questions 1–5 | 5 Questions
Domain 2: Query Procedures & Response Interpretation | Questions 6–10 | 5
Questions
Domain 3: Data Entry Standards & Validation | Questions 11–15 | 5 Questions
Domain 4: Privacy, Security & Legal Compliance | Questions 16–20 | 5 Questions
Domain 5: Missing Person & Protective Order Entries | Questions 21–25 | 5 Questions
Domain 6: Wanted Person & Vehicle File Management | Questions 26–30 | 5
Questions
Domain 7: Property File & Gun File Operations | Questions 31–35 | 5 Questions
Domain 8: System Maintenance & Error Resolution | Questions 36–40 | 5 Questions
Domain 9: Ethics & Professional Responsibility | Questions 41–45 | 5 Questions
Domain 10: Scenario-Based Application | Questions 46–50 | 5 Questions
Exam Structure Summary:
• 50 multiple-choice questions covering FCIC/NCIC criminal justice information systems
• Question Types: Single-best-answer, select-all-that-apply (SATA), and scenario-based items
• Focus: Evidence-based criminal justice information protocols, CJIS Security Policy
compliance, and professional judgment
• Aligned with FDLE/FCIC certification standards and federal/state regulatory frameworks
, FCIC/NCIC CERTIFICATION EXAMINATION
50 Questions | 60 Minutes | Passing Score: 80% (40/50)
Question 1 [System Architecture & Access Protocols]
Which of the following best describes the role of the Terminal Agency Coordinator
(TAC) within an FCIC/NCIC participating agency?
A) The TAC is responsible for personally conducting all NCIC queries on behalf of the agency
B) The TAC serves as the primary liaison between the agency and FCIC/NCIC,
ensuring compliance with access and security policies
C) The TAC's sole function is to install and maintain hardware for the FCIC terminal
D) The TAC has no supervisory role and only processes data entry requests from officers
Rationale: The Terminal Agency Coordinator (TAC) is the designated point of contact
between a criminal justice agency and FCIC/NCIC systems. The TAC ensures that all users
within the agency comply with FCIC/NCIC policies, manages user access credentials,
coordinates audits, and oversees training requirements. The TAC does not personally
conduct all queries, is not limited to hardware maintenance, and does hold supervisory and
compliance responsibilities.
Question 2 [System Architecture & Access Protocols]
FCIC is maintained and operated by which Florida state agency, and NCIC is
maintained by which federal agency?
A) FDLE maintains FCIC; FBI maintains NCIC
B) Florida Highway Patrol maintains FCIC; DEA maintains NCIC
C) Florida Department of Law Enforcement maintains FCIC; DOJ maintains NCIC
D) FDLE maintains FCIC; DHS maintains NCIC
Rationale: The Florida Crime Information Center (FCIC) is operated by the Florida
Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE), while the National Crime Information Center
(NCIC) is maintained by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) through the Criminal
Justice Information Services (CJIS) Division. This dual-system architecture enables Florida
agencies to query both state and national databases through integrated terminal access.
Question 3 [System Architecture & Access Protocols]
Under FCIC/NCIC access control procedures, which of the following is a required
prerequisite before an individual is granted terminal access?
A) Completion of a 2-hour orientation video only
B) Employment with a criminal justice agency, successful background check,
and completion of FDLE-approved FCIC/NCIC training
C) A letter of recommendation from any law enforcement officer
D) Possession of a valid driver's license and agency ID badge
Rationale: FCIC/NCIC access is strictly limited to individuals who are employed by a
criminal justice agency, have passed a background investigation, and have completed the
FDLE-approved FCIC/NCIC training module. Simple orientation videos, recommendation
letters, or basic identification are insufficient to meet the stringent access control
requirements mandated by CJIS Security Policy and FCIC regulations.
Question 4 [System Architecture & Access Protocols]
What is the primary purpose of audit trail monitoring in the FCIC/NCIC system?
A) To track employee attendance at work
B) To detect unauthorized access, misuse, and ensure compliance with
permissible use standards
2026/2027 Comprehensive Criminal Justice
Information Systems Competency Assessment
Florida Crime Information Center / National Crime Information Center
50 Questions | Computer-Based | Proctored Examination
Passing Score: 80% (40/50 correct)
Testing Time: 60 Minutes
Format: Computer-Based, Proctored via FDLE-Approved Portal
Eligibility: Criminal Justice Agency Employment, Agency Sponsorship, FDLE-Approved Training
Completion, Background Check Clearance
, TABLE OF CONTENTS
Domain 1: System Architecture & Access Protocols | Questions 1–5 | 5 Questions
Domain 2: Query Procedures & Response Interpretation | Questions 6–10 | 5
Questions
Domain 3: Data Entry Standards & Validation | Questions 11–15 | 5 Questions
Domain 4: Privacy, Security & Legal Compliance | Questions 16–20 | 5 Questions
Domain 5: Missing Person & Protective Order Entries | Questions 21–25 | 5 Questions
Domain 6: Wanted Person & Vehicle File Management | Questions 26–30 | 5
Questions
Domain 7: Property File & Gun File Operations | Questions 31–35 | 5 Questions
Domain 8: System Maintenance & Error Resolution | Questions 36–40 | 5 Questions
Domain 9: Ethics & Professional Responsibility | Questions 41–45 | 5 Questions
Domain 10: Scenario-Based Application | Questions 46–50 | 5 Questions
Exam Structure Summary:
• 50 multiple-choice questions covering FCIC/NCIC criminal justice information systems
• Question Types: Single-best-answer, select-all-that-apply (SATA), and scenario-based items
• Focus: Evidence-based criminal justice information protocols, CJIS Security Policy
compliance, and professional judgment
• Aligned with FDLE/FCIC certification standards and federal/state regulatory frameworks
, FCIC/NCIC CERTIFICATION EXAMINATION
50 Questions | 60 Minutes | Passing Score: 80% (40/50)
Question 1 [System Architecture & Access Protocols]
Which of the following best describes the role of the Terminal Agency Coordinator
(TAC) within an FCIC/NCIC participating agency?
A) The TAC is responsible for personally conducting all NCIC queries on behalf of the agency
B) The TAC serves as the primary liaison between the agency and FCIC/NCIC,
ensuring compliance with access and security policies
C) The TAC's sole function is to install and maintain hardware for the FCIC terminal
D) The TAC has no supervisory role and only processes data entry requests from officers
Rationale: The Terminal Agency Coordinator (TAC) is the designated point of contact
between a criminal justice agency and FCIC/NCIC systems. The TAC ensures that all users
within the agency comply with FCIC/NCIC policies, manages user access credentials,
coordinates audits, and oversees training requirements. The TAC does not personally
conduct all queries, is not limited to hardware maintenance, and does hold supervisory and
compliance responsibilities.
Question 2 [System Architecture & Access Protocols]
FCIC is maintained and operated by which Florida state agency, and NCIC is
maintained by which federal agency?
A) FDLE maintains FCIC; FBI maintains NCIC
B) Florida Highway Patrol maintains FCIC; DEA maintains NCIC
C) Florida Department of Law Enforcement maintains FCIC; DOJ maintains NCIC
D) FDLE maintains FCIC; DHS maintains NCIC
Rationale: The Florida Crime Information Center (FCIC) is operated by the Florida
Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE), while the National Crime Information Center
(NCIC) is maintained by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) through the Criminal
Justice Information Services (CJIS) Division. This dual-system architecture enables Florida
agencies to query both state and national databases through integrated terminal access.
Question 3 [System Architecture & Access Protocols]
Under FCIC/NCIC access control procedures, which of the following is a required
prerequisite before an individual is granted terminal access?
A) Completion of a 2-hour orientation video only
B) Employment with a criminal justice agency, successful background check,
and completion of FDLE-approved FCIC/NCIC training
C) A letter of recommendation from any law enforcement officer
D) Possession of a valid driver's license and agency ID badge
Rationale: FCIC/NCIC access is strictly limited to individuals who are employed by a
criminal justice agency, have passed a background investigation, and have completed the
FDLE-approved FCIC/NCIC training module. Simple orientation videos, recommendation
letters, or basic identification are insufficient to meet the stringent access control
requirements mandated by CJIS Security Policy and FCIC regulations.
Question 4 [System Architecture & Access Protocols]
What is the primary purpose of audit trail monitoring in the FCIC/NCIC system?
A) To track employee attendance at work
B) To detect unauthorized access, misuse, and ensure compliance with
permissible use standards
