Question

If the FCIC/NCIC database contains data that is the same as or similar to the information requested, a list of possible matches will be returned (IN013.1.). additional information may be needed to determine an exact match. an exact match, called a _____?

1) match
2) duplicate
3) similar
4) correspondence

Answer 1

An exact match from the FCIC/NCIC database query results is known as a 'hit'. The term 'match' from the given options best describes this.

When querying the FCIC/NCIC database, if the data retrieved contains information that is the same as or similar to the information requested, a list of possible matches will be returned. To determine an exact match from these results, additional information may be required. This exact match is referred to as a hit. Among the provided options, the term that best fits this description is option 1: match.