HPM 10.1 Flashcards

1
Q

The relevance of a specific background fact must be evaluated on an individual basis, taking into consideration such factors as: (1) Patterns of behavior-the patterns of past behavior (2) The length of time between particular undesirable acts and the application for employment (3) The probability of the recurrence of undesirable behavior (4) Impact of recurrence on undesirable behavior on the Department-the probability or degree of adverse impact upon the Department (5) The constitutional rights of the candidate

(A) True (HPM 10.1 1-3) (B) False

A

True

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2
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At no time during or after the course of an investigation _____ any portion of the investigation be revealed to persons other than those authorized to evaluate the results.

a) Shall: (HPM 10.1 1-4)

b) Should;

c) May;

A

a) Shall: (HPM 10.1 1-4)

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3
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The Division Applicant Investigaion Unit (AIU) coordinator _____ conduct interviews with those candidates deemed to be the most qualified.

a) must

b) may

c) should

d) shall (HPM 10.1 3-3)

A

d) shall (HPM 10.1 3-3)

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4
Q

nitial assignments of applicant investigators should be contingent upon successful completion of a training and evaluation period. A period of not less than ______, to ensure the employee is familiar with applicant investigation policy and applicant investigation procedures, is recommended to evaluate a new investigator.

a) 10 days

b) 4 consecutive weeks of training

c) 15 days (HPM 10.1 3-4)

d) 40 hours

A

c) 15 days (HPM 10.1 3-4)

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5
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The following equipment shall be carried by a plain clothes applicant investigator:

a. Departmental identification card, Handgun fully loaded with departmentally approved ammunition and a valid California Drivers license

b. Departmental identification card, Departmental Badge, Valid California Drivers License, and handgun fully loaded with departmentally approved ammunition (HPM 10.1 3-4)

c. handgun fully loaded with departmentally approved ammunition, Departmental identification card, and a valid California Drivers license.

A

b. Departmental identification card, Departmental Badge, Valid California Drivers License, and handgun fully loaded with departmentally approved ammunition (HPM 10.1 3-4)

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6
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Partial investigations are an essential part of the investigation and must be completed with ___ days of the receipt and shall always include local police agency checks.

a) 7 days

b) 30 days (HPM 10.1 4-3)

c) 15 days

d) 60 days

A

b) 30 days (HPM 10.1 4-3)

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7
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All reinstatement investigations shall be completed within ____ of receipt of transmittal by Division.

a) 30 Days (HPM 10.1 4-6)

b) 10 Days

c) One Month

d) Three Mont

A

a) 30 Days (HPM 10.1 4-6)

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8
Q

The form required for examination/employment application is which of the following forms?

STD 675

STD 270

STD678

CHP 180

A

STD678

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9
Q

True/False the minimum number of references on a personal history statement required to be contacted are 3 references?

True

False

A

False

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10
Q

How long should the audio recordings from an investigative interview be maintained when an applicant is continued through the process?

6 months

1 month

Until completion of probation

5 years

A

6 months

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11
Q

True/False a second investigator Shall be present, when it is anticipated that the applicant will not be continued, and the second uniformed employee may be the division AIU coordinator.

True

False

A

True

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12
Q

The following are all considered selective derogatory information (derogatory information which by itself will fully support a recommendation to disqualify a candidate from the selection process.) except which one?

Dishonesty during the hiring process

Disclosure of felony conviction

Recent/and or extensive arrest history

Disclosure of past drug use

A

Disclosure of past drug use

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13
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Documented disqualifying information SHOULD/SHALL include verbatim statements of the contacts. 

A

Should

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14
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Reporting time spent shall be recorded where?

A

415

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15
Q

Persons withheld from eligibility for appointment may appeal the action to the State Personnel Board (SPB) within how many calendar days?

15

20

10

30

A

30

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16
Q

The eSOPH documents _____ be retained for the employed life of the candidate.

Should

Shall

May

A

Should

17
Q

Candidates ______ be withheld from certification based solely on the fact that a deceptive response was detected by CVSA (computer voice stress anyalysis).

Shall

Shall not

May

A

Shall not

18
Q

A complete CVSA Examination Report will be completed no later than how many hours following each CVSA process.

24

36

48

A

48

19
Q

(True/False) The CVSA process shall be administered to all candidates for the position of Cadet.

A

True

20
Q

(True/False) Failure or refusal by a candidate to submit to the CVSA process shall result in the candidate’s withhold from certification.

A

True

21
Q

A complete copy of the CVSA Examination Report shall be retained by the examiner for each CVSA process administered for a period of _____ years from the date of the administration.

1

3

2

A

2

22
Q

An applicant investigation is _________ when the individual is appointed
as a Retired Annuitant, and the background qualifications and integrity are known
to the hiring commander; however, a fingerprint inquiry is required in all cases.

Not required

Required

A

Not required

23
Q

Candidates for PSO/PSD classifications shall undergo a ___________ prior to employment.

Abbreviated investigation

Full Investigation.

Thorough investigation

None of the Above

A

Thorough investigation

24
Q

All relatives 18 years of age and older listed by the candidate _________ be contacted.

Should

Shall

A

Shall

25
Q

Current and former spouses (if applicable) _______ be contacted by the investigator.

Should

Shall

A

shall

26
Q

All employers, for a minimum of the past ten years ________ be contacted.

May

Could

Should

Shall

A

Shall

27
Q

The investigator _______ contact law enforcement agencies and courts in the cities and counties where the candidate is or has been employed, resides or has resided, and/or has frequently visited.

May

Could

Should

Shall

A

Shall

28
Q

The investigator ________ conduct a credit history inquiry for all Candidates.

May

Could

Should

Shall

A

Shall

29
Q

Should derogatory information be revealed during the investigation, a __________interview with the candidate shall be conducted.

Discrepancy

Background

Hiring

None of the above.

A

Discrepancy