Private Investigator Exam Surveillance Techniques 2

Question 1

What type of surveillance involves monitoring a subject's online activity and social media presence?

Accepted Answer

Open-source intelligence (OSINT)

Answer

Open-source intelligence (OSINT) involves gathering information from publicly available online sources including social media, public records, and websites.

Question 2

A 'pretext call' in investigation work refers to:

Accepted Answer

Calling someone under a false identity to obtain information

Answer

A pretext call involves the investigator calling a subject or third party under a false identity or pretense to obtain information.

Question 3

When conducting aerial or drone surveillance in the US, investigators must comply with regulations from which federal agency?

Accepted Answer

FAA

Answer

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulates drone operations in US airspace, requiring operators to follow Part 107 rules.

Question 4

Which surveillance log entry is most critical for documenting a subject's activity?

Accepted Answer

Date, time, location, and description of observed activity

Answer

Accurate logs must include date, time, location, and an objective description of activity to be admissible and useful in legal proceedings.

Question 5

What is 'counter-surveillance' in the context of a private investigation?

Accepted Answer

Detecting whether the subject or others are monitoring the investigator

Answer

Counter-surveillance involves techniques used to detect whether the investigator is being watched or followed during an operation.

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Private Investigator Exam Surveillance Techniques 2