Professional Certified Investigator (ASIS-
PCI) Exam Questions ACTUAL
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
What is the purpose of link analysis?A.Trace malicious software to its creator in criminal
exploitsB.Identify interconnections between people, places, and activitiesC.Track illegal money
from Inception of criminal activity until it is launderedD.Examine suspects in an investigation to
determine who committed the illegal act - Correct answers✔Answer: B
Which of the following can be used to mark property that has been stolen and later recovered so
its rightful owner can be identified?A.Cyanoacrylate fuming compoundB.Exploding dye
packC.Magnetic print powderD.Invisible evidence marker - Correct answers✔Answer: D
Al MINIMUM which of the following digital devices should an investigation unit have at their
disposal?A.Radio frequency (RF) blocking bagB.Separate digital recorder and cameraC.Global
Positioning System (GPS) trackersD.Personal smart phone for recordings and photographs -
Correct answers✔Answer: B
Which step of the intelligence collection cycle includes activities such as determining how the
intelligence can be best used?A.EvaluationB.RequirementsC.DisseminationD.Integration &
Analysis - Correct answers✔Answer: D
Which of the following is considered to be incorrect procedure when seizing a computer to
obtain evidence?A.Examining hard driveB.Using software 10 back up the computer
filesC.Turning the computer onD.Isolating power or phone lines - Correct answers✔Answer: C
What should be done to capitalize on memories and evidence in an investigation?A.Open and
complete an investigation as soon as possible, but avoid closing prematurelyB.immediately
obtain audio recordings of the interviews with those that have first hand knowledgeC.Ask
interviewer to rationalize their thoughts to make sure what they are telling you makes
PCI) Exam Questions ACTUAL
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
What is the purpose of link analysis?A.Trace malicious software to its creator in criminal
exploitsB.Identify interconnections between people, places, and activitiesC.Track illegal money
from Inception of criminal activity until it is launderedD.Examine suspects in an investigation to
determine who committed the illegal act - Correct answers✔Answer: B
Which of the following can be used to mark property that has been stolen and later recovered so
its rightful owner can be identified?A.Cyanoacrylate fuming compoundB.Exploding dye
packC.Magnetic print powderD.Invisible evidence marker - Correct answers✔Answer: D
Al MINIMUM which of the following digital devices should an investigation unit have at their
disposal?A.Radio frequency (RF) blocking bagB.Separate digital recorder and cameraC.Global
Positioning System (GPS) trackersD.Personal smart phone for recordings and photographs -
Correct answers✔Answer: B
Which step of the intelligence collection cycle includes activities such as determining how the
intelligence can be best used?A.EvaluationB.RequirementsC.DisseminationD.Integration &
Analysis - Correct answers✔Answer: D
Which of the following is considered to be incorrect procedure when seizing a computer to
obtain evidence?A.Examining hard driveB.Using software 10 back up the computer
filesC.Turning the computer onD.Isolating power or phone lines - Correct answers✔Answer: C
What should be done to capitalize on memories and evidence in an investigation?A.Open and
complete an investigation as soon as possible, but avoid closing prematurelyB.immediately
obtain audio recordings of the interviews with those that have first hand knowledgeC.Ask
interviewer to rationalize their thoughts to make sure what they are telling you makes
