FBI Special Agent Knowledge 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What does the acronym CJIS stand for in FBI operations?
- Criminal Justice Information Services (Correct answer)
- Central Joint Intelligence System
- Crime Justice Investigation Service
- Civil Justice Information Standards
Correct answer: Criminal Justice Information Services
CJIS is the Criminal Justice Information Services division.
Question 2: Which national database does the FBI maintain for instant criminal background checks?
- NCIC (Correct answer)
- VICAP
- CODIS
- IAFIS
Correct answer: NCIC
The National Crime Information Center (NCIC) provides instant criminal record access.
Question 3: What is the FBI's primary national DNA database called?
- CODIS (Correct answer)
- AFIS
- NIBIN
- NDIS
Correct answer: CODIS
CODIS, the Combined DNA Index System, stores and compares DNA profiles.
Question 4: Which FBI program tracks violent serial offenders and unsolved homicides?
- ViCAP (Correct answer)
- InfraGard
- NICS
- Sentinel
Correct answer: ViCAP
ViCAP, the Violent Criminal Apprehension Program, analyzes violent serial crimes.
Question 5: What is the FBI's case management system used by agents called?
- Sentinel (Correct answer)
- Guardian
- Delta
- Trilogy
Correct answer: Sentinel
Sentinel is the FBI's electronic case management system.
Question 6: Which FBI division leads its scientific forensic analysis?
- FBI Laboratory (Correct answer)
- HRT
- NSB
- OPR
Correct answer: FBI Laboratory
The FBI Laboratory provides forensic and scientific analysis.
Question 7: What does the FBI's NICS system check before a firearm purchase?
- Buyer's eligibility background (Correct answer)
- Weapon serial number
- Ammunition supply
- Dealer license status
Correct answer: Buyer's eligibility background
NICS, the National Instant Criminal Background Check System, verifies buyer eligibility.
FBI Special Agent Knowledge 3
What does the acronym CJIS stand for in FBI operations?