CLI Risk Assessment 5

Question 1

An investigator gets a request to locate a person and the client's story seems inconsistent and emotionally charged. What is the PRIMARY risk to consider?

Accepted Answer

The client may be a stalker or abuser trying to find a victim

Answer

Locate assignments carry a known risk of helping abusers find victims, so client screening and motive checks are essential.

Question 2

What is the MAIN purpose of a pre-surveillance reconnaissance of the subject's neighborhood?

Accepted Answer

To spot vantage points, exit routes, hazards, and exposure risks before the operation

Answer

Reconnaissance helps the investigator plan for safety, discretion, and effective observation.

Question 3

Which statement BEST describes spoliation risk in an investigation?

Accepted Answer

Losing, changing, or destroying relevant evidence can lead to sanctions or adverse-inference instructions

Answer

Once litigation is reasonably anticipated, failing to preserve relevant evidence can bring court sanctions, including adverse-inference instructions.

Question 4

An investigator accessing a subject's email account by guessing the password creates which main legal risk?

Accepted Answer

Violating the Stored Communications Act and computer fraud statutes

Answer

Unauthorized access to stored electronic communications violates the SCA and the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act, and can bring criminal penalties.

Question 5

Which approach BEST reduces the risk of bias affecting an investigation's findings?

Accepted Answer

Testing several hypotheses and documenting evidence that contradicts the client's theory

Answer

Considering alternative hypotheses and recording contrary evidence protects against confirmation bias and keeps the investigation credible.

CLI - Certified Legal Investigator Practice Test

CLI - Certified Legal Investigator Practice Test

CLI Risk Assessment 5