Which investigation is the minimum required for all new federal employees?

• A. NAC
• B. NACI
• C. SSBI-PR
• D. PPR

Answer: (B)

The baseline for evaluating someone new to federal employment is the National Agency Check with Inquiries. This level combines checking official records kept by multiple agencies with targeted follow-up inquiries to verify information and fill gaps. It is designed to be thorough enough to assess reliability and suitability for most federal positions without going into the depth of a full security clearance investigation. That’s why it’s the minimum required for all new federal employees.

The other options reflect different scales or purposes. A plain National Agency Check is less comprehensive because it lacks the added inquiries that help verify records. A full SSBI-PR is far more extensive and reserved for higher-clearance roles, not the typical new-hire baseline. PPR refers to a different process used in other contexts and isn’t the baseline for starting federal employment.