ASIS PCI Study Guide UPDATED ACTUAL
Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers
PIM Chapter 1.2/1.3 -Why do public sectors exist - CORRECT ANSWER To serve and
protect society in general
What is the primary purpose of a private sector security organization - CORRECT
ANSWER Protect interests of the employing enterprise
Private sector players fit into two categories - CORRECT ANSWER Internal investigative or
security units OR companies that provide investigative services/expertise for a fee
What are the basic functions of management - CORRECT ANSWER Planning, organizing,
directing, coordinating, and controlling
What issue transcends the three levels of investigative management? - CORRECT
ANSWER Ethics
Unethical behavior can leave an organization open to ________ or ___________ - CORRECT
ANSWER Civil or criminal liability
Specialized services commonly called on to support corporate investigations - CORRECT
ANSWER Computer forensics. Forensic auditing. Handwriting analysis. Forensic
psychology. Counter surveillance. Profiling. Lab services
Establishing an investigative unit requires what? - CORRECT ANSWER Functional charter,
policy statement, set of objectives, HR
Investigators should have what qualifications and traits - CORRECT ANSWER Education.
Training. Certifications. Experience. Communication skills. High ethical standards. Persistence.
Balance. Maturity. Ability to deal effectively with people. Self motivating. Ability to multi task.
Professional demeanor. Good observational skills. Flexibility.
Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers
PIM Chapter 1.2/1.3 -Why do public sectors exist - CORRECT ANSWER To serve and
protect society in general
What is the primary purpose of a private sector security organization - CORRECT
ANSWER Protect interests of the employing enterprise
Private sector players fit into two categories - CORRECT ANSWER Internal investigative or
security units OR companies that provide investigative services/expertise for a fee
What are the basic functions of management - CORRECT ANSWER Planning, organizing,
directing, coordinating, and controlling
What issue transcends the three levels of investigative management? - CORRECT
ANSWER Ethics
Unethical behavior can leave an organization open to ________ or ___________ - CORRECT
ANSWER Civil or criminal liability
Specialized services commonly called on to support corporate investigations - CORRECT
ANSWER Computer forensics. Forensic auditing. Handwriting analysis. Forensic
psychology. Counter surveillance. Profiling. Lab services
Establishing an investigative unit requires what? - CORRECT ANSWER Functional charter,
policy statement, set of objectives, HR
Investigators should have what qualifications and traits - CORRECT ANSWER Education.
Training. Certifications. Experience. Communication skills. High ethical standards. Persistence.
Balance. Maturity. Ability to deal effectively with people. Self motivating. Ability to multi task.
Professional demeanor. Good observational skills. Flexibility.
