CPI Investigation Techniques & Equipment Usage 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What is the primary purpose of using a digital voice recorder during a paranormal investigation?
- To measure EMF fields
- To communicate with spirits
- To record ambient sounds and EVPs (Correct answer)
- To emit white noise
Correct answer: To record ambient sounds and EVPs
Digital voice recorders are often used to capture potential Electronic Voice Phenomena (EVPs) which may not be heard during the investigation.
Question 2: Why is using a baseline reading important before an investigation?
- To scare spirits
- To calibrate cameras
- To compare normal and abnormal conditions (Correct answer)
- To enhance ghost sightings
Correct answer: To compare normal and abnormal conditions
Baseline readings help investigators differentiate between normal environmental conditions and anomalies during the investigation.
Question 3: What is the function of a spirit box?
- It detects temperature changes
- It enhances night vision
- It captures infrared signals
- It allows communication through radio sweeps (Correct answer)
Correct answer: It allows communication through radio sweeps
A spirit box scans radio frequencies rapidly, which some believe allows spirits to communicate using fragments of sound.
Question 4: Which equipment is best for detecting cold spots?
- Geiger counter
- Infrared thermometer (Correct answer)
- Seismograph
- Voice recorder
Correct answer: Infrared thermometer
Infrared thermometers are used to detect sudden temperature changes, often associated with ghostly activity.
Question 5: What is the advantage of using night vision cameras during investigations?
- They block electromagnetic signals
- They record during the day
- They offer visual data in darkness (Correct answer)
- They emit audio cues
Correct answer: They offer visual data in darkness
Night vision cameras allow visibility in low-light conditions without using light that might disturb the environment or team.
Question 6: How should investigators use equipment to avoid contamination of data?
- Randomly place equipment
- Use in noisy environments
- Maintain consistency and minimize external interference (Correct answer)
- Always place near exits
Correct answer: Maintain consistency and minimize external interference
Maintaining consistent placement, avoiding noise interference, and documenting settings help avoid false positives.
Question 7: What is the benefit of using multiple tools in an investigation?
- To confuse spirits
- To impress clients
- To validate data through multiple sources (Correct answer)
- To save time
Correct answer: To validate data through multiple sources
Using various tools allows cross-validation of potential evidence, increasing reliability.
Question 8: Which of the following should be documented during equipment setup?
- Team gossip
- Spirit names
- Environmental conditions and device configurations (Correct answer)
- Camera filters
Correct answer: Environmental conditions and device configurations
Recording location, time, environmental readings, and equipment settings ensures credible and repeatable results.
Question 9: What is a trigger object in paranormal investigation?
- A recording app
- An object meant to prompt spirit interaction (Correct answer)
- A flashlight
- An EMF sensor
Correct answer: An object meant to prompt spirit interaction
A trigger object is used to attract a spirit’s attention by offering something familiar, potentially leading to interaction.
CPI Investigation Techniques & Equipment Usage 1
What is the primary purpose of using a digital voice recorder during a paranormal investigation?