FOR2601 Exam Preparation Questions
PART 1: The Work Environment for Forensic Investigation
Chapter 1: The Parameters of the Forensic Investigation Milieu
1. 1. Define the concepts of method, technique, and tactic in the context of forensic
investigation. Provide practical examples.
2. 2. Compare and contrast the roles of corporate, public, and private forensic
investigators.
3. 3. Discuss the importance of the Judges’ Rules and how they complement the
Constitution's Bill of Rights.
4. 4. Explain how the Promotion of Access to Information Act (PAIA) facilitates forensic
investigations. When might access be denied?
5. 5. Scenario: You are investigating an employee suspected of accepting bribes. How
would you approach the investigation using proper forensic methods, techniques, and
tactics while respecting the individual’s legal rights?
Chapter 2: Professional Conduct for Forensic Investigators
6. 1. What are the essential ethical principles that should guide forensic investigators?
7. 2. Explain the significance of neutrality and objectivity in forensic investigations.
8. 3. How can bias impact the outcome of an investigation? Illustrate with an example.
PART 2: Crimes and Transgressions
Chapter 3: Possible Indicators of Crimes and Transgressions
9. 1. What are common red flags that might indicate fraudulent activity within an
organization?
10. 2. Describe the difference between a crime and a disciplinary transgression using
examples.
Chapter 4: Transgressions, Non-Compliance, and Stakeholder Management
11. 1. Discuss how forensic investigators should deal with uncooperative stakeholders
during an investigation.
12. 2. What strategies can be employed to encourage transparency and cooperation?
Chapter 5: The Case Docket and Investigation File
13. 1. Outline the key components of a well-maintained investigation file.
14. 2. Explain the importance of documentation and evidence chain of custody in forensic
investigations.
15. 3. What legal implications arise from improper record-keeping in a forensic
investigation?
PART 1: The Work Environment for Forensic Investigation
Chapter 1: The Parameters of the Forensic Investigation Milieu
1. 1. Define the concepts of method, technique, and tactic in the context of forensic
investigation. Provide practical examples.
2. 2. Compare and contrast the roles of corporate, public, and private forensic
investigators.
3. 3. Discuss the importance of the Judges’ Rules and how they complement the
Constitution's Bill of Rights.
4. 4. Explain how the Promotion of Access to Information Act (PAIA) facilitates forensic
investigations. When might access be denied?
5. 5. Scenario: You are investigating an employee suspected of accepting bribes. How
would you approach the investigation using proper forensic methods, techniques, and
tactics while respecting the individual’s legal rights?
Chapter 2: Professional Conduct for Forensic Investigators
6. 1. What are the essential ethical principles that should guide forensic investigators?
7. 2. Explain the significance of neutrality and objectivity in forensic investigations.
8. 3. How can bias impact the outcome of an investigation? Illustrate with an example.
PART 2: Crimes and Transgressions
Chapter 3: Possible Indicators of Crimes and Transgressions
9. 1. What are common red flags that might indicate fraudulent activity within an
organization?
10. 2. Describe the difference between a crime and a disciplinary transgression using
examples.
Chapter 4: Transgressions, Non-Compliance, and Stakeholder Management
11. 1. Discuss how forensic investigators should deal with uncooperative stakeholders
during an investigation.
12. 2. What strategies can be employed to encourage transparency and cooperation?
Chapter 5: The Case Docket and Investigation File
13. 1. Outline the key components of a well-maintained investigation file.
14. 2. Explain the importance of documentation and evidence chain of custody in forensic
investigations.
15. 3. What legal implications arise from improper record-keeping in a forensic
investigation?
