PCI Background Investigation Procedures 2

Question 1

When conducting a pre-employment background investigation, which source is generally considered the most reliable for verifying an applicant's past employment dates?

Accepted Answer

Direct contact with former employers' HR departments

Answer

Direct contact with former employers' HR departments provides primary-source verification of employment dates, titles, and eligibility for rehire.

Question 2

Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), how many days does a consumer have to dispute inaccurate information in a consumer report after receiving an adverse action notice?

Accepted Answer

The FCRA does not set a specific dispute deadline

Answer

The FCRA does not impose a specific time limit on a consumer's right to dispute inaccurate information with a consumer reporting agency.

Question 3

An investigator discovers that a subject's criminal record shows a conviction that was later expunged. How should this information typically be handled in a background report?

Accepted Answer

Exclude it, as expunged records are generally treated as if they never occurred

Answer

Expunged records are legally sealed and must generally be excluded from background reports because they are treated as if the conviction never occurred.

Question 4

Which investigative technique is BEST suited for verifying a subject's claimed academic degree when the institution does not respond to written requests?

Accepted Answer

Contacting the institution's registrar directly by phone

Answer

Direct phone contact with the registrar's office is the most reliable fallback when written requests go unanswered, enabling real-time verbal verification.

Question 5

In background investigations, a 'gap' in a subject's employment history is MOST appropriately addressed by:

Accepted Answer

Asking the subject to explain and then independently corroborating their explanation

Answer

Gaps should be explained by the subject and then independently corroborated to ensure accuracy and completeness of the investigation.

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PCI Background Investigation Procedures 2