ASIS-CPP EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Which of the following is not a legitimate purpose of an investigation for employee
misconduct?
A. To determine whether company rules have been violated
B. To ascertain whether company policies have been violated
C. To catalog information about employees that might be derogatory for future use
D. To determine if state laws have been violated
E. To determine if federal laws have been violated - Answers -C. To catalog information
about employees that might be derogatory for future use
The investigation's best approach to questioning relies on the following:
A. Most suspects will lie or circumvent the truth.
B. A suspect is innocent until proven guilty.
C. A key suspect is guilty and evidence must be found.
D. A signed statement in the form of a confession must be obtained.
E. None of the above. - Answers -B. A suspect is innocent until proven guilty.
Some facts about drug users that may assist in recognizing problem areas during a
drug investigation
are set forth as follows. Indicate the one that is erroneous.
A. The only common characteristic is that drug abusers use drugs to a point where they
feel they can no
longer manage without its support.
B. The adult abuser of drugs commonly has a history of social maladjustment.
C. Drug abuse is concentrated in but not confined to "slum area of large cities.
D. Those who can afford to buy drugs without resorting to crime are less likely to be
arrested for drug
violations.
E. Chronic abuse of drugs is generally not considered a symptom of mental or
emotional illness. - Answers -E. Chronic abuse of drugs is generally not considered a
symptom of mental or emotional illness.
To obtain information concerning marriage licenses, an investigator would contact the:
A. Appropriate health department
B. Tax bureau
C. Bureau of Vital Statistics
D. Appropriate court
E. Social Security Office - Answers -C. Bureau of Vital Statistics
In conducting a "claim" investigation where the claim is a serious one and where there
is cause for doubt in connection with the loss or claim, the type of investigation to be
used is:
A. Telephone
B. Mail
,C. Personal contact
D. Undercover
E. Clandestine - Answers -C. Personal contact
One of the following is not one of the desired characteristics of a statement obtained
during a claim investigation:
A. It should be written in ink or indelible pencil, or typed.
B. It must be dated.
C. It should be in short paragraphs with two spaces between each paragraph.
D. It may be signed or unsigned.
E. It must contain the identification of the person making it. - Answers -C. It should be in
short paragraphs with two spaces between each paragraph
A sudden, violent, and noisy eruption, outburst, or discharge by material acted upon
with force, such as fire, shock, or electrical charge, which causes the material, either
solid or liquid, to convert into gas and violently expand or burst is the definition of:
A. A flash fire
B. An explosion
C. A detonation
D. All of the above
E. None of the above - Answers -D. All of the above
A yellow-colored crystalline solid pertains to the following explosive:
A. TNT
B. Dynamite
C. Nitroglycerin
D. Mercury fulminate
E. Picric acid - Answers -E. Picric acid
Which of the following is not a high explosive?
A. Nitrocellulose
B. Nitroglycerin
C. Dynamite
D. Nitro starch
E. Picric acid - Answers -A. Nitrocellulose
Which of the following could be considered a source of information?
A. A record
B. A custodian of record
C. A public official
D. All of the above
E. None of the above - Answers -D All of the above
One of the following is not considered an element of the common law crime of arson:
A. Commercial building
B. Maliciousness
,C. Burning
D. Willfulness
E. Of another - Answers -A. Commercial building
Which of the following is not usually applicable to a confession?
A. It was voluntary.
B. It was made subsequent to commission of a wrongful act.
C. It is often applied to civil transactions.
D. It gives no inference other than guilt.
E. It is an admission of guilt. - Answers -C. It is often applied to civil transactions.
Which of the following is not a requirement for a successful undercover investigation?
A. A qualified investigator
B. A plausible cover story
C. An effective control scheme
D. Developing necessary evidence for prosecution
E. A reliable method to discontinue or even suddenly abort the investigation - Answers -
D. Developing necessary evidence for prosecution
If it is necessary to terminate an undercover investigation, one of the following actions
should not be done:
A. Withdraw agent safely
B. Withdraw agent immediately
C. Salvage as much of the resultant data as possible
D. Prepare explanations for those who demand them
E. Reveal the agent's identity - Answers -E. Reveal the agent's identity
The principal item of expense in an investigations budget will be:
A. Communications
B. Equipment
C. Maintenance
D. Personnel costs
E. Training - Answers -A. Communications
The single most important administrative control in handling investigations is:
A. Indexing
B. Case assignment
C. Case review
D. Documentation of status
E. Case "ticklers" - Answers -A. Indexing
The frequency of a reinvestigation of the "financial lifestyle" inquiry should generally be:
A. Never
B. Every 6 months
C. Every year
D. Every 18 months
, E. Every 3 years - Answers -D
In conducting interviews during an investigation concerning "financial lifestyle," the
investigator should more appropriately tell the person being interviewed that the
employee is:
A. Being considered for a position B. Suspected of wrongdoing
C. Being interviewed in connection with a position of trust
D. Being considered for a promotion
E. None of the above: tell the interviewee nothing - Answers -C
One of the following is not prohibited by the Federal Civil Rights Act during an
investigation:
A. Asking questions about prior arrests
B. Asking questions about prior convictions
C. Directing inquiry into areas of race or color for discriminatory purposes
D. Directing inquiry into areas of religion or sex for discriminatory purposes
E. None of the above - Answers -B
The age discrimination in the Employment Act of 1967 bans discrimination against
workers or
applicants who are:
A. At least 35 but less than 60
B. At least 45 but less than 70
C. At least 50 but less than 70
D. At least 30 but less than 60
E. At least 40 but less than 65 - Answers -E
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:
A. The National Labor Relations Act
B. The Civil Rights Act of 1964
C. The Civil Rights Act of 1976
D. The Fair Credit Reporting Act
E. The Federal Tort Claims Act - Answers -A
As a general rule the number of consecutive years of employment or no employment to
be verified preceding the date of investigation is:
A. 5 years
B. 7 years
C. 3 years
D. 2 years
E. 10 years - Answers -B
Any investigation containing unfavorable, information should be retained in a file for a
period of not less than:
Which of the following is not a legitimate purpose of an investigation for employee
misconduct?
A. To determine whether company rules have been violated
B. To ascertain whether company policies have been violated
C. To catalog information about employees that might be derogatory for future use
D. To determine if state laws have been violated
E. To determine if federal laws have been violated - Answers -C. To catalog information
about employees that might be derogatory for future use
The investigation's best approach to questioning relies on the following:
A. Most suspects will lie or circumvent the truth.
B. A suspect is innocent until proven guilty.
C. A key suspect is guilty and evidence must be found.
D. A signed statement in the form of a confession must be obtained.
E. None of the above. - Answers -B. A suspect is innocent until proven guilty.
Some facts about drug users that may assist in recognizing problem areas during a
drug investigation
are set forth as follows. Indicate the one that is erroneous.
A. The only common characteristic is that drug abusers use drugs to a point where they
feel they can no
longer manage without its support.
B. The adult abuser of drugs commonly has a history of social maladjustment.
C. Drug abuse is concentrated in but not confined to "slum area of large cities.
D. Those who can afford to buy drugs without resorting to crime are less likely to be
arrested for drug
violations.
E. Chronic abuse of drugs is generally not considered a symptom of mental or
emotional illness. - Answers -E. Chronic abuse of drugs is generally not considered a
symptom of mental or emotional illness.
To obtain information concerning marriage licenses, an investigator would contact the:
A. Appropriate health department
B. Tax bureau
C. Bureau of Vital Statistics
D. Appropriate court
E. Social Security Office - Answers -C. Bureau of Vital Statistics
In conducting a "claim" investigation where the claim is a serious one and where there
is cause for doubt in connection with the loss or claim, the type of investigation to be
used is:
A. Telephone
B. Mail
,C. Personal contact
D. Undercover
E. Clandestine - Answers -C. Personal contact
One of the following is not one of the desired characteristics of a statement obtained
during a claim investigation:
A. It should be written in ink or indelible pencil, or typed.
B. It must be dated.
C. It should be in short paragraphs with two spaces between each paragraph.
D. It may be signed or unsigned.
E. It must contain the identification of the person making it. - Answers -C. It should be in
short paragraphs with two spaces between each paragraph
A sudden, violent, and noisy eruption, outburst, or discharge by material acted upon
with force, such as fire, shock, or electrical charge, which causes the material, either
solid or liquid, to convert into gas and violently expand or burst is the definition of:
A. A flash fire
B. An explosion
C. A detonation
D. All of the above
E. None of the above - Answers -D. All of the above
A yellow-colored crystalline solid pertains to the following explosive:
A. TNT
B. Dynamite
C. Nitroglycerin
D. Mercury fulminate
E. Picric acid - Answers -E. Picric acid
Which of the following is not a high explosive?
A. Nitrocellulose
B. Nitroglycerin
C. Dynamite
D. Nitro starch
E. Picric acid - Answers -A. Nitrocellulose
Which of the following could be considered a source of information?
A. A record
B. A custodian of record
C. A public official
D. All of the above
E. None of the above - Answers -D All of the above
One of the following is not considered an element of the common law crime of arson:
A. Commercial building
B. Maliciousness
,C. Burning
D. Willfulness
E. Of another - Answers -A. Commercial building
Which of the following is not usually applicable to a confession?
A. It was voluntary.
B. It was made subsequent to commission of a wrongful act.
C. It is often applied to civil transactions.
D. It gives no inference other than guilt.
E. It is an admission of guilt. - Answers -C. It is often applied to civil transactions.
Which of the following is not a requirement for a successful undercover investigation?
A. A qualified investigator
B. A plausible cover story
C. An effective control scheme
D. Developing necessary evidence for prosecution
E. A reliable method to discontinue or even suddenly abort the investigation - Answers -
D. Developing necessary evidence for prosecution
If it is necessary to terminate an undercover investigation, one of the following actions
should not be done:
A. Withdraw agent safely
B. Withdraw agent immediately
C. Salvage as much of the resultant data as possible
D. Prepare explanations for those who demand them
E. Reveal the agent's identity - Answers -E. Reveal the agent's identity
The principal item of expense in an investigations budget will be:
A. Communications
B. Equipment
C. Maintenance
D. Personnel costs
E. Training - Answers -A. Communications
The single most important administrative control in handling investigations is:
A. Indexing
B. Case assignment
C. Case review
D. Documentation of status
E. Case "ticklers" - Answers -A. Indexing
The frequency of a reinvestigation of the "financial lifestyle" inquiry should generally be:
A. Never
B. Every 6 months
C. Every year
D. Every 18 months
, E. Every 3 years - Answers -D
In conducting interviews during an investigation concerning "financial lifestyle," the
investigator should more appropriately tell the person being interviewed that the
employee is:
A. Being considered for a position B. Suspected of wrongdoing
C. Being interviewed in connection with a position of trust
D. Being considered for a promotion
E. None of the above: tell the interviewee nothing - Answers -C
One of the following is not prohibited by the Federal Civil Rights Act during an
investigation:
A. Asking questions about prior arrests
B. Asking questions about prior convictions
C. Directing inquiry into areas of race or color for discriminatory purposes
D. Directing inquiry into areas of religion or sex for discriminatory purposes
E. None of the above - Answers -B
The age discrimination in the Employment Act of 1967 bans discrimination against
workers or
applicants who are:
A. At least 35 but less than 60
B. At least 45 but less than 70
C. At least 50 but less than 70
D. At least 30 but less than 60
E. At least 40 but less than 65 - Answers -E
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:
A. The National Labor Relations Act
B. The Civil Rights Act of 1964
C. The Civil Rights Act of 1976
D. The Fair Credit Reporting Act
E. The Federal Tort Claims Act - Answers -A
As a general rule the number of consecutive years of employment or no employment to
be verified preceding the date of investigation is:
A. 5 years
B. 7 years
C. 3 years
D. 2 years
E. 10 years - Answers -B
Any investigation containing unfavorable, information should be retained in a file for a
period of not less than:
