CFA Investigative Techniques & Case Management 2

Question 1

A field agent discovers a witness is reluctant to provide information due to fear of retaliation. What is the BEST initial approach?

Accepted Answer

Explain available witness protection resources and build rapport first

Answer

Building rapport and informing reluctant witnesses of protection resources is the most effective way to obtain voluntary, reliable cooperation.

Question 2

During a field investigation, an agent encounters documents that may be relevant but are in a foreign language. What should the agent do?

Accepted Answer

Seize and document them, then arrange for certified translation

Answer

Agents should seize and properly document foreign-language evidence, then obtain certified translation to maintain chain of custody and admissibility.

Question 3

Which case management principle ensures that investigative leads are followed up in the most productive order?

Accepted Answer

Lead prioritization based on probative value and time sensitivity

Answer

Effective case management requires prioritizing leads by their potential evidentiary value and urgency to maximize investigative efficiency.

Question 4

An agent conducting surveillance observes a subject meeting with an unknown individual. What is the MOST important information to document?

Accepted Answer

Time, location, descriptions of all parties, vehicle information, and observed activities

Answer

Comprehensive surveillance logs must capture time, location, physical descriptions, vehicles, and all observable activities to support later analysis.

Question 5

What is the primary purpose of maintaining a detailed case chronology?

Accepted Answer

To establish a timeline that identifies patterns, gaps, and causal relationships in the investigation

Answer

A case chronology helps agents identify investigative patterns, uncover gaps in the evidence, and establish causal relationships between events.

CFA Practice Test

CFA Practice Test

CFA Investigative Techniques & Case Management 2