ASIS Exam ASIS-PCI Topic 1 Question 15 Discussion

Actual exam question for ASIS's ASIS-PCI exam

Question #: 15
Topic #: 1

A retired police officer with experience as an investigator applies for a position as an investigator. During the interview, the applicant makes an inappropriate joke regarding race. With regard to the interviewer's decision of whether to hire the applicant, the joke should.

Anot be taken into consideration, because the applicant's experience is more important than personal beliefs

Bnot be taken into consideration, because such jokes are generally not an indication of a person's beliefs

Cbe taken into consideration, because investigators must be able to operate in a multicultural environment

Dbe taken into consideration, because it is inappropriate to make jokes at an interview.

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Suggested Answer: C

by Terrilyn at Apr 30, 2025, 12:48 AM

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Fernanda

2 days ago

D is the correct answer. Making inappropriate jokes at an interview is just unprofessional, no matter the applicant's experience.

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Tasia

21 days ago

I think the answer is C. Investigators need to be able to work in diverse environments, and that joke shows they may not be able to do that.

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Maryann

22 days ago

I think the joke should be taken into consideration, it shows a lack of professionalism.

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