ASIS APP EXAM- ANSI/ASIS INV.1-2015
Investigations| QUESTIONS AND WELL VERIFIED
ANSWERS |ACTUAL EXAM 100%
Impartiality is the ability to - ✔✔separate one's self and self interest from the
investigation and its outcome
Impartiality requires both the - ✔✔actual and perceived presence of objectivity
Activities in investigations should be conducted - ✔✔honestly, diligently, and
responsibly
Investigators should be - ✔✔independent and objective in performing their work
First and foremost, investigators should project an air of - ✔✔objectivity
An investigator's "air of objectivity" is accomplished by what means? 3 items -
✔✔choosing words and phrases carefully, avoiding facial expressions, and body
language that might project and inappropriate attitude
Investigation conclusion should be based on what? - ✔✔verifiable information or
evidence gathered through a systematic investigation process that ensures reliability
and integrity
The accuracy of the fact-based approach is reflected by? - ✔✔The credibility of the
information source
,Cause-and-effect relationships may be relevant to an investigation. True or false -
✔✔true. for example ID theft victim and poor credit
It is the responsibility of the investigation team to objectively evaluate the criteria of the
investigation by collecting and documenting____________ ________________ -
✔✔unbiased evidence
What five organizational functions are applied to managing an overall investigative
program? - ✔✔planning, organizing, directing, coordinating, and controlling
The strategic level of investigation program involves the management of what
departments within an organization or company? 4 examples - ✔✔legal counsel,
human resources, risk management, and other relevant departments
At the strategic level of an investigation, what work products are typically dictated by
management? 6 items - ✔✔1. establishing attorney work product protection:
2. designating head of investigative function:
3. identify the organizational structure:
4. defining strategic goals and objectives:
5. focusing investigative efforts,: and
6. identifying and allocating resources
At the case level, individual investigation parameters in detail are prescribed as
including? Three items - ✔✔investigators, investigative techniques, and case
management protocols.
The Investigation Unit Manager (IUM), is sometimes referred to as the? Two separate
names - ✔✔project manager or case manager
, the IUM is typically the person directly responsible for the? - ✔✔investigative
function within an organization. May hold the title of chief security officer, security
director, director of investigations, director of HR
In order for the results of an investigation to be useful, it should have well defined
objectives understood within the______________ and ___________
__________________ context of the organization - ✔✔business and risk
management
An investigation should be? 3 items - ✔✔1. properly and lawfully executed,
2. be fair and impartial,
3 The results accurately documented and communicated.
By using the PDCA model, the organization clearly defines the? 3 items - ✔✔1.
Objectives,
2. methodologies,
3. processes, thereby enabling the efficiencies of repeatability and scalability.
The_______________ of the investigation will drive what facts and evidence which are
to be gathered - ✔✔objectives
What are the six common elements of a successful investigation? - ✔✔1.
Management commitment;
2. Meaningful objectives;
3. A well conceived strategy;
4. Well deliberated time plan;
5. Properly pooled resources and expertise: and
Investigations| QUESTIONS AND WELL VERIFIED
ANSWERS |ACTUAL EXAM 100%
Impartiality is the ability to - ✔✔separate one's self and self interest from the
investigation and its outcome
Impartiality requires both the - ✔✔actual and perceived presence of objectivity
Activities in investigations should be conducted - ✔✔honestly, diligently, and
responsibly
Investigators should be - ✔✔independent and objective in performing their work
First and foremost, investigators should project an air of - ✔✔objectivity
An investigator's "air of objectivity" is accomplished by what means? 3 items -
✔✔choosing words and phrases carefully, avoiding facial expressions, and body
language that might project and inappropriate attitude
Investigation conclusion should be based on what? - ✔✔verifiable information or
evidence gathered through a systematic investigation process that ensures reliability
and integrity
The accuracy of the fact-based approach is reflected by? - ✔✔The credibility of the
information source
,Cause-and-effect relationships may be relevant to an investigation. True or false -
✔✔true. for example ID theft victim and poor credit
It is the responsibility of the investigation team to objectively evaluate the criteria of the
investigation by collecting and documenting____________ ________________ -
✔✔unbiased evidence
What five organizational functions are applied to managing an overall investigative
program? - ✔✔planning, organizing, directing, coordinating, and controlling
The strategic level of investigation program involves the management of what
departments within an organization or company? 4 examples - ✔✔legal counsel,
human resources, risk management, and other relevant departments
At the strategic level of an investigation, what work products are typically dictated by
management? 6 items - ✔✔1. establishing attorney work product protection:
2. designating head of investigative function:
3. identify the organizational structure:
4. defining strategic goals and objectives:
5. focusing investigative efforts,: and
6. identifying and allocating resources
At the case level, individual investigation parameters in detail are prescribed as
including? Three items - ✔✔investigators, investigative techniques, and case
management protocols.
The Investigation Unit Manager (IUM), is sometimes referred to as the? Two separate
names - ✔✔project manager or case manager
, the IUM is typically the person directly responsible for the? - ✔✔investigative
function within an organization. May hold the title of chief security officer, security
director, director of investigations, director of HR
In order for the results of an investigation to be useful, it should have well defined
objectives understood within the______________ and ___________
__________________ context of the organization - ✔✔business and risk
management
An investigation should be? 3 items - ✔✔1. properly and lawfully executed,
2. be fair and impartial,
3 The results accurately documented and communicated.
By using the PDCA model, the organization clearly defines the? 3 items - ✔✔1.
Objectives,
2. methodologies,
3. processes, thereby enabling the efficiencies of repeatability and scalability.
The_______________ of the investigation will drive what facts and evidence which are
to be gathered - ✔✔objectives
What are the six common elements of a successful investigation? - ✔✔1.
Management commitment;
2. Meaningful objectives;
3. A well conceived strategy;
4. Well deliberated time plan;
5. Properly pooled resources and expertise: and
