Question 1

If it is necessary to terminate an undercover investigation, one of the following actions should not be done:

Accepted Answer

Revealing the agent's identity should never be done as it could put their safety at risk and jeopardize future undercover operations. Instead, the focus should be on withdrawing the agent safely and salvaging as much data as possible while preparing explanations for any necessary parties without revealing the agent's identity.

Question 2

Questions on an application blank or field investigative inquiries that deal with a union membership or affiliation should be avoided as they may lead to charges that constitute violations of:

Accepted Answer

Questions about union membership or affiliation are considered discriminatory under the National Labor Relations Act because they may be used to determine job eligibility or create biases against individuals based on their union participation.

Question 3

One of the following is not prohibited by the Federal Civil Rights Act during an investigation:

Accepted Answer

The Federal Civil Rights Act does not prohibit asking questions about prior convictions during an investigation, as long as it is relevant to the job or situation.

Question 4

One whose sexual desires are directed to both men and women is known as a:

Accepted Answer

Bisexual refers to a person who is attracted to both men and women. Lesbian refers to a woman who is attracted to other women, while homosexual refers to a person who is attracted to the same sex. Transvestite refers to a person who dresses in clothing typically associated with the opposite gender, but does not necessarily indicate their sexual orientation. None of the above is not the correct answer as one of the options is correct.

Question 5

A narcotic addict is sometimes called:

Accepted Answer

A "hophead" is a common term used to refer to a narcotic addict. The other options, including "bingo," "geezer," "pop," and "bagman," do not specifically refer to narcotic addiction.

Question 6

Which of the following is not a requirement for a successful undercover investigation?

Accepted Answer

While the development of necessary evidence for prosecution is important, it is not the only requirement for a successful undercover investigation. A qualified investigator, a plausible cover story, an effective control scheme, and a reliable method to discontinue or even suddenly abort the investigation are all necessary components as well.

Question 7

A yellow-colored crystalline solid pertains to the following explosive:

Accepted Answer

Picric acid is a yellow-colored crystalline solid commonly used as an explosive. It is also known as 2,4,6-trinitrophenol (TNP).

Question 8

One of the following is not one of the desired characteristics of a statement obtained during a claim investigation:

Accepted Answer

The answer of One of the following is not one...

Question 9

A craving for a drug is exhibited often by the following:

Accepted Answer

The water running from nose or eyes, frequent yawning or sneezing, and continual itching of arms and legs are all symptoms of drug cravings and withdrawal. Therefore, option D is the correct answer.

Question 10

The rule that states that approximately one in ten applications will have major omissions, which will require going back to the applicant, is called:

Accepted Answer

The answer of The rule that states that approximately one...

Question 11

Which of the following could be considered a source of information?

Accepted Answer

All of the above (A record, a custodian of record, and a public official) can be considered sources of information.

Question 12

In conducting interviews during an investigation concerning "financial lifestyle," the investigator should more appropriately tell the person being interviewed that the employee is:

Accepted Answer

The answer of In conducting interviews during an investigation concerning...

Question 13

If the interviewee during an investigation is hostile, it is preferable to conduct the interview at:

Accepted Answer

The answer of If the interviewee during an investigation is...

Question 14

One of the following is not considered an element of the common law crime of arson:

Accepted Answer

The common law crime of arson does not specify that the building must be commercial, so A is not considered an element of the crime. The other choices are all elements of common law arson: maliciousness refers to the intent to start the fire or cause damage, burning obviously refers to setting something on fire, willfulness refers to the deliberate nature of the act, and "of another" refers to setting fire to property that belongs to another person.

Question 15

Who of the following should be interviewed last or near the end of an investigation under usual circumstances?

Accepted Answer

Those likely to be hostile should be interviewed last or near the end of an investigation to gather as much information as possible beforehand, which can help in addressing their hostility and countering any false statements they might make.

Question 16

Which of the following is not a high explosive?

Accepted Answer

Nitrocellulose is not considered a high explosive; it is a low explosive used in propellants and smokeless powders.

Question 17

As a general rule the number of consecutive years of employment or nonemployment to be verified preceding the date of investigation is:

Accepted Answer

Seven years is the most common standard for verifying employment history. This time frame allows for a robust and thorough review of an individual's work history without being overly burdensome or reaching too far back into the past.

Question 18

The investigation's best approach to questioning relies on the following:

Accepted Answer

The best approach to questioning is to assume that the suspect is innocent until proven guilty. This means questioning should be conducted in a non-threatening and non-coercive manner to gather information and evidence that can either prove or disprove the suspect's involvement in the crime. The use of force, intimidation or deception in questioning may result in false confessions or wrongful convictions.

Question 19

In conducting gambling investigations, the security officer should:

Accepted Answer

It is important for the security officer to cooperate with local, county, state, or federal law enforcement to ensure a thorough investigation is conducted within the bounds of the law. Using undercover operatives, wiretapping, or searching lockers without proper authorization could violate individuals' rights and compromise the investigation.

Question 20

Which of the following is not a legitimate purpose of an investigation for employee misconduct?

Accepted Answer

Cataloging information about employees that might be derogatory for future use is not a legitimate purpose of an investigation for employee misconduct. This would potentially violate employee privacy and would not serve a valid purpose in addressing the current situation at hand. The other options listed are all legitimate purposes for an investigation of employee misconduct.

Exam 1: ASIS Certified Protection Professional