CPI Safety Protocols & Risk Management 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: During a surveillance operation in a high-crime area, an investigator notices they are being followed. What is the FIRST priority action?
- Document the individuals following them
- Immediately exit the area and reach a safe location (Correct answer)
- Contact local law enforcement
- Continue the surveillance while monitoring the threat
Correct answer: Immediately exit the area and reach a safe location
Personal safety is always the first priority; an investigator must exit the threat environment before taking any other action.
Question 2: Which risk assessment model involves evaluating Threats, Vulnerabilities, and Consequences to prioritize security measures?
- SWOT Analysis
- TVC Model
- CARVER Matrix (Correct answer)
- ASIS Risk Assessment Framework
Correct answer: CARVER Matrix
The CARVER Matrix (Criticality, Accessibility, Recoverability, Vulnerability, Effect, Recognizability) is a standard tool for prioritizing security risks.
Question 3: An investigator conducting a covert investigation of workplace theft discovers an immediate threat to another employee's physical safety. What should the investigator do?
- Continue the covert investigation to gather more evidence
- Immediately report the safety threat to appropriate authorities (Correct answer)
- Inform the subject of the investigation to stop the threat
- Wait until the investigation is complete before reporting
Correct answer: Immediately report the safety threat to appropriate authorities
Imminent threats to physical safety must be reported immediately, regardless of the impact on an ongoing covert investigation.
Question 4: What is the purpose of a 'dead drop' communication method in an investigative context?
- To securely transfer information without direct contact between parties (Correct answer)
- To dispose of sensitive documents safely
- To alert backup personnel of an emergency
- To record conversations covertly
Correct answer: To securely transfer information without direct contact between parties
A dead drop allows operatives to exchange information or items without meeting directly, reducing exposure risk.
Question 5: Under OSHA guidelines, which document must employers make available to employees regarding chemical hazards in the workplace?
- Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) / Safety Data Sheet (SDS) (Correct answer)
- Hazardous Waste Operations Plan
- Environmental Impact Assessment
- Chemical Inventory Log
Correct answer: Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) / Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard requires that Safety Data Sheets (formerly MSDS) be accessible to employees for all hazardous chemicals in the workplace.
Question 6: When an investigator must enter a confined space as part of an investigation, which safety requirement is MOST critical?
- Carrying a personal alarm device
- Obtaining a permit and conducting atmospheric testing (Correct answer)
- Wearing a high-visibility vest
- Documenting the entry in the investigation log
Correct answer: Obtaining a permit and conducting atmospheric testing
OSHA's Permit-Required Confined Space standard mandates atmospheric testing and a written permit before entry to protect against oxygen deficiency and toxic atmospheres.
Question 7: In risk management terminology, what does 'residual risk' refer to?
- The total risk before any controls are applied
- The risk that remains after all mitigation measures have been implemented (Correct answer)
- The risk transferred to a third party through insurance
- The probability of a threat occurring within a specific time frame
Correct answer: The risk that remains after all mitigation measures have been implemented
Residual risk is the remaining level of risk after controls, safeguards, and countermeasures have been applied to reduce the inherent risk.
CPI Safety Protocols & Risk Management 2
During a surveillance operation in a high-crime area, an investigator notices they are being followed.
What is the FIRST priority action?