Question 1

Persons are protected from abuses of polygraph by:

Accepted Answer

Persons are protected from abuses of polygraph by the courts through civil lawsuits, state labor departments, and the National Labor Relations Board. Therefore, option D is the correct answer.

Question 2

Which of the following is an advantage of having investigation conducted by in-house security staff?

Accepted Answer

In-house staff has a better grasp as to the objective of the investigation because they have a deeper understanding of the company's policies, procedures, and culture. While the other options may be true in certain situations, they are not necessarily advantages of having an in-house investigation conducted.

Question 3

Mental disorders may be determined by symptoms. Which of the following is such a symptom?

Accepted Answer

All three options listed (sudden changes in behavior, behavior that is not harmonious with a situation, unduly prolonged depression) are examples of symptoms that may indicate the presence of a mental disorder.

Question 4

The age discrimination in the Employment Act of 1967 bans discrimination against workers or applicants who are:

Accepted Answer

The Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 prohibits age discrimination against employees or applicants who are at least 40 years old but less than 65 years old. Therefore, option E, "At least 40 but less than 65," is the correct choice.

Question 5

Which of the following characterizations regarding investigative surveillance is not true?

Accepted Answer

Investigative surveillance is a legal practice in most jurisdictions. However, there may be some restrictions and guidelines that law enforcement officials have to follow to avoid violating someone's privacy rights.

Question 6

The best way to verify an applicant's statements is:

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Question 7

Which of the following is not a good procedure with regard to the use of the polygraph by investigators?

Accepted Answer

The polygraph is not infallible and it is not appropriate to describe it as such. It is important to be honest with the examinee about its limitations and potential for error. Points A, D, and E are all acceptable procedures for the use of the polygraph, while withholding detailed information from the examinee (C) may compromise the validity of the test.

Question 8

The purpose for employing an access control program includes:

Accepted Answer

All of the choices are correct. Access control programs are used to protect persons, materials, or information, to permit or deny entrance, and to slow or speed up the rate of movement to, from, or within an establishment.

Question 9

Which of the following should not be included in the written investigative report of an applicant?

Accepted Answer

Confidential sources of information should not be included in the written investigative report to protect the privacy and safety of the sources.

Question 10

The single most important administrative control in handling investigations is:

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Question 11

The most important qualification of a good undercover operator is:

Accepted Answer

Resourcefulness is the most important qualification of a good undercover operator as they must be able to adapt to new situations and come up with creative solutions to overcome obstacles while maintaining their cover. Education, experience, and good contacts can all be helpful, but without resourcefulness, an operator may not be able to effectively carry out their mission.

Question 12

Which of the following is true in handling persons with mental disorders?

Accepted Answer

A) Don't deceive them - Deception can worsen the condition of a person with mental disorder and may lead to trust issues in the future. 
B) Don't become involved in their personal problems - While it's important to empathize with a person with mental disorder, it's equally important to maintain professional boundaries and not become involved in their personal problems. 
C) Where physical restraint is required, use two officers - This is important as it ensures the safety of both the person with mental disorder and the officers involved. Using two officers can also prevent incidents of excessive force. Therefore, all the above options are important and should be followed while handling persons with mental disorders.

Question 13

The process whereby communications are intercepted or recorded is known as:

Accepted Answer

The process of intercepting or recording communications is known as technical surveillance. Physical surveillance involves observing someone in person, surreptitious surveillance is covert monitoring without the subject's knowledge, and black bag operations involve breaking into a location to gather information.

Question 14

In conducting a polygraph, it is important to note that the most important measure of stress is recorded by:

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Question 15

The principal item of expense in an investigations budget will be:

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Question 16

A question on an application form inquiring about prior arrests is illegal as a violation of:

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Question 17

The specific emplacement of an agent or operative in an environment or situation in which the agent's true role is unknown with the purpose of developing information to be used later in a criminal investigation is known as:

Accepted Answer

The specific emplacement of an agent or operative in an environment or situation in which the agent's true role is unknown is the definition of an undercover investigation. This type of investigation is often used to gather information for a criminal investigation. Therefore, the correct choice is E.

Question 18

The performance requirements of any trustworthy system of identification includes:

Accepted Answer

A trustworthy identification system must be resistant to counterfeiting, reliable, and valid to ensure accurate and secure identification.

Question 19

Any investigation containing unfavorable, information should be retained in a file for a period of not less than:

Accepted Answer

Any investigation containing unfavorable information should be retained in a file for a period of not less than 3 years.

Question 20

The frequency of a reinvestigation of the "financial lifestyle" inquiry should generally be:

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Exam 1: ASIS Certified Protection Professional