Treasury Enforcement Agent: Verbal Reasoning Flashcards
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Read the passage: 'Federal investigators must document all evidence collected during a search. Failure to document evidence can result in its exclusion from court proceedings.' Which conclusion is best supported?
Answer: Documentation is required for evidence to be admissible
The passage states that failure to document evidence can result in its exclusion, meaning documentation is necessary for admissibility.
Which word is closest in meaning to 'corroborate'?
Answer: Confirm
'Corroborate' means to confirm or support a statement or theory with evidence.
Read: 'The Treasury Enforcement Agent exam assesses candidates on reasoning, writing, and investigative skills. Only those scoring above the threshold advance to the interview stage.' If a candidate scores below the threshold, which is true?
Answer: They do not advance to the interview stage
The passage explicitly states that only those scoring above the threshold advance to interviews.
Which sentence uses the word 'preclude' correctly?
Answer: A prior conviction may preclude someone from obtaining a security clearance.
'Preclude' means to prevent or make impossible, and it is used correctly in option B.
Read: 'Agents are required to submit reports within 48 hours of an incident. Reports submitted after this deadline require supervisory approval.' An agent submits a report 60 hours after an incident. What is required?
Answer: Supervisory approval is required
Since 60 hours exceeds the 48-hour deadline, supervisory approval is required per the passage.
Which word means the opposite of 'exonerate'?
Answer: Indict
'Exonerate' means to clear someone of blame; 'indict' means to formally accuse, making it the opposite.
Read: 'Confidential informants are a valuable resource in financial crime investigations. However, their identities must be protected to ensure their continued cooperation.' What is the primary reason for protecting informant identities?
Answer: To ensure their continued cooperation
The passage explicitly states that protecting identities ensures their continued cooperation.
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