CPP CPP Investigations and Intelligence 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What is the main purpose of a threat intelligence program in a corporate security function?
- To replace physical security measures
- To collect, analyze, and disseminate information about threats so decision-makers can act proactively (Correct answer)
- To monitor employee social media for policy violations
- To conduct background checks on new hires
Correct answer: To collect, analyze, and disseminate information about threats so decision-makers can act proactively
Threat intelligence transforms raw data about adversaries and hazards into actionable insights that support protective decision-making.
Question 2: In the intelligence cycle, which phase involves converting raw collected data into a finished product for decision-makers?
- Collection
- Planning and direction
- Analysis and production (Correct answer)
- Dissemination
Correct answer: Analysis and production
The analysis and production phase evaluates, integrates, and interprets collected information to produce finished intelligence assessments.
Question 3: A 'suspicious activity report' (SAR) filed by a security department is an example of which intelligence function?
- Counterintelligence
- Collection and reporting (Correct answer)
- Covert action
- Source vetting
Correct answer: Collection and reporting
Filing a SAR documents and reports observations that may indicate a threat, feeding information into broader intelligence collection efforts.
Question 4: When investigating workplace violence threats, which behavioral indicator is generally considered the highest risk factor?
- Chronic tardiness
- Explicit threats combined with a grievance and access to weapons (Correct answer)
- Reduced productivity
- Social withdrawal
Correct answer: Explicit threats combined with a grievance and access to weapons
Research consistently shows that the combination of a stated intent to harm, a specific grievance, and means of carrying it out is the most reliable predictor of violence.
Question 5: The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) requires U.S. companies to maintain internal controls that prevent what investigable offense?
- Insider trading on material non-public information
- Bribery of foreign government officials to obtain or retain business (Correct answer)
- Export of controlled technology without a license
- Violation of domestic minimum wage laws
Correct answer: Bribery of foreign government officials to obtain or retain business
The FCPA prohibits payments of anything of value to foreign officials for business advantages and mandates accounting controls to detect such payments.
Question 6: Which interviewing method uses a structured sequence of non-accusatory questions to assess credibility and identify deceptive behavior without confrontation?
- Reid Technique
- PEACE model
- Behavioral Analysis Interview (BAI) (Correct answer)
- Cognitive interview
Correct answer: Behavioral Analysis Interview (BAI)
The Behavioral Analysis Interview uses a series of standardized questions and observes verbal and non-verbal responses to identify areas warranting further investigation.
CPP CPP Investigations and Intelligence 2
What is the main purpose of a threat intelligence program in a corporate security function?