ASIS-PCI Exam - Topic 3 Question 21 Discussion

Actual exam question for ASIS's ASIS-PCI exam

Question #: 21
Topic #: 3

Which statement best describes the value of employee hotlines in the private sector?

AEmployee hotlines are a cost-effective means to obtain information regarding employee misconduct, which investigative Units rely upon as a valuable information resource.

BAn employee hotline leads to many false and malicious complaints.

Cinformation obtained from employee hotlines cannot be considered credible when they relate to sexual harassment incidents because of the sensitive nature of the allegations associated with these complaints.

DWhile costly to maintain, corporations view employee hotlines as an important tool to identify employee misconduct, which often cannot be detected by other means.

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Suggested Answer: A

by Gerry at Oct 13, 2025, 05:41 AM

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Audra

9 hours ago

I feel like C is too harsh. Hotlines can still provide credible info.

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Mel

6 days ago

D makes sense too. They’re costly but important for spotting issues.

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Marti

11 days ago

True, Mike. But that doesn’t mean we should dismiss hotlines entirely.

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Cletus

16 days ago

But what about B? False complaints can be a real issue.

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Devorah

21 days ago

I think A is the best choice. Hotlines help gather info on misconduct.

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Deeanna

26 days ago

I’ve seen hotlines work well in my company. Definitely valuable!

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Jennie

1 month ago

Wait, can we really trust info from hotlines? Seems sketchy.

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Malissa

1 month ago

D makes sense. Hotlines can be pricey but worth it.

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Bernardine

1 month ago

Totally disagree with B. Most complaints are genuine!

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Marci

2 months ago

A) Employee hotlines are a cost-effective means to obtain information regarding employee misconduct, which investigative Units rely upon as a valuable information resource. Gotta love those anonymous tips!

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Vonda

2 months ago

C) information obtained from employee hotlines cannot be considered credible when they relate to sexual harassment incidents because of the sensitive nature of the allegations associated with these complaints. Seriously, who thought this was a good idea?

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Elliott

2 months ago

B) An employee hotline leads to many false and malicious complaints. Sounds like a great way to get back at your boss!

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Donte

2 months ago

D) While costly to maintain, corporations view employee hotlines as an important tool to identify employee misconduct, which often cannot be detected by other means.

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Leah

2 months ago

I think option A is spot on. Hotlines really help gather info.

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Salena

3 months ago

I agree, Alex. They’re cost-effective and useful for investigations.

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Audra

3 months ago

A) Employee hotlines are a cost-effective means to obtain information regarding employee misconduct, which investigative Units rely upon as a valuable information resource.

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Micheal

3 months ago

D seems to align with what we practiced; hotlines might be costly, but they really do help uncover misconduct that might go unnoticed otherwise.

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Whitley

3 months ago

I think we talked about how sensitive cases like sexual harassment can complicate credibility, which makes C seem plausible, but I’m not fully convinced.

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Alease

4 months ago

I'm not sure about B; I feel like while false complaints can happen, they shouldn't overshadow the value of the hotline.

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Iluminada

4 months ago

I remember discussing how hotlines can be a cost-effective way to gather information, so I think A might be the right choice.

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Slyvia

4 months ago

This is a great question! I feel pretty confident about this one. Based on my understanding, employee hotlines can be a valuable tool for companies to identify and address misconduct, as long as they're implemented and managed properly. Option D seems to capture that well, so I'm going to go with that.

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Lorrine

4 months ago

Okay, I think I've got a strategy for this. I'll start by eliminating the options that seem clearly wrong, like C, which seems to dismiss the credibility of hotline information. Then I'll weigh the remaining options and try to determine which one best captures the overall value of employee hotlines in the private sector.

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Micaela

4 months ago

Hmm, this is a tricky one. I'm leaning towards option A, since it seems to highlight the benefits of employee hotlines as a way to uncover misconduct. But I'm also a bit concerned about the potential for false or malicious complaints mentioned in option B.

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Angella

5 months ago

I'm not sure about this one. The question seems to be asking about the value of employee hotlines, but the answer choices are a bit confusing. I'll need to carefully read through each option and think about the pros and cons of employee hotlines.

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Tawna

2 months ago

I think option A makes the most sense. Hotlines can really help with misconduct.

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