CPI Investigation Techniques & Equipment Usage 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: When conducting a baseline EMF sweep of a location, what is the primary purpose?
- To charge EMF meters before use
- To establish normal electromagnetic readings before the investigation begins (Correct answer)
- To locate hidden electrical wiring in walls
- To communicate with spirits using EMF pulses
Correct answer: To establish normal electromagnetic readings before the investigation begins
A baseline EMF sweep documents the normal electromagnetic environment so investigators can identify anomalous readings during the active investigation.
Question 2: Which audio technique involves recording sound in a location without any investigators present to capture potential EVP without human contamination?
- Active EVP session
- Control recording or unmanned recording (Correct answer)
- Real-time EVP monitoring
- White noise bleed-through
Correct answer: Control recording or unmanned recording
Unmanned or control recordings eliminate the possibility that sounds are caused by investigators, making any captured audio more evidentially significant.
Question 3: A full-spectrum camera captures light beyond the visible range. Which two spectrums does it primarily add?
- Microwave and radio wave
- Ultraviolet (UV) and infrared (IR) (Correct answer)
- X-ray and gamma ray
- Visible light and sonar
Correct answer: Ultraviolet (UV) and infrared (IR)
Full-spectrum cameras are modified to record ultraviolet and infrared light in addition to visible light, potentially capturing anomalies invisible to the naked eye.
Question 4: What is 'trigger object' technique in paranormal investigation?
- Using a loud noise to startle potential entities
- Placing a meaningful or period-appropriate item to provoke a response (Correct answer)
- Triggering an alarm when motion is detected
- Using a laser grid to trigger a camera
Correct answer: Placing a meaningful or period-appropriate item to provoke a response
A trigger object is an item placed in a monitored location that may have significance to a reported entity, with investigators watching for movement or interaction.
Question 5: What does the term 'debunking' mean in the context of paranormal investigation methodology?
- Proving that paranormal activity is real
- Systematically ruling out natural explanations for reported phenomena (Correct answer)
- Removing fraudulent investigators from a team
- Publishing findings that disprove ghost theories
Correct answer: Systematically ruling out natural explanations for reported phenomena
Debunking is the critical process of identifying and eliminating mundane explanations such as drafts, animals, or faulty wiring before concluding something is anomalous.
Question 6: When using a K-II meter during an investigation, what does a sustained jump to the red zone (above 2.5 mG) potentially indicate to a paranormal investigator?
- The battery is dying and needs replacement
- A significant electromagnetic anomaly is present (Correct answer)
- The meter is functioning in calibration mode
- Ambient temperature has dropped below 50°F
Correct answer: A significant electromagnetic anomaly is present
Sustained spikes into the K-II's red zone indicate electromagnetic field levels above normal ambient readings, which some researchers associate with paranormal activity.
Question 7: Why should investigators avoid wearing perfume or cologne during a paranormal investigation?
- It can damage sensitive electronic equipment
- It may mask the detection of unexplained odors reported as evidence (Correct answer)
- It attracts insects that contaminate equipment
- Spirits are repelled by artificial scents
Correct answer: It may mask the detection of unexplained odors reported as evidence
Unexplained scents such as perfume, tobacco, or flowers are sometimes reported as paranormal evidence, so investigators must eliminate personal fragrances as a source.
CPI Investigation Techniques & Equipment Usage 2
When conducting a baseline EMF sweep of a location, what is the primary purpose?