FBI Surveillance & Intelligence 2

Question 1

When conducting a fixed surveillance on a target location, what is the primary advantage of using multiple observation posts?

Accepted Answer

It allows agents to cover different angles and reduces the risk of detection

Answer

Multiple observation posts provide overlapping fields of view and reduce the chance that all positions are compromised simultaneously.

Question 2

In FBI surveillance operations, what does the term 'dry cleaning' refer to?

Accepted Answer

Techniques used by a subject to detect and lose surveillance

Answer

Dry cleaning refers to counter-surveillance maneuvers a subject uses to identify and shake off any surveillance teams following them.

Question 3

Which type of surveillance is best suited for monitoring a subject who frequently changes vehicles and routes?

Accepted Answer

Aerial surveillance combined with ground teams

Answer

Aerial surveillance provides a persistent overhead view that can track vehicle changes and route variations that would easily lose ground-only teams.

Question 4

During a surveillance operation, an agent notices the target has made three U-turns in four blocks. This behavior most likely indicates:

Accepted Answer

The target is conducting counter-surveillance

Answer

Repeated U-turns in a short distance is a classic counter-surveillance technique used to identify and isolate anyone following.

Question 5

What is the FBI's primary legal authority for conducting electronic surveillance on U.S. persons for national security purposes?

Accepted Answer

The Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA)

Answer

FISA establishes the framework and court oversight for electronic surveillance targeting U.S. persons for foreign intelligence collection.

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