The PCI® examination consists of multiple-choice questions covering tasks, knowledge and skills in subjects identified, by professional investigators, as the major areas involved in this field. All exam questions come from the official reference books. No questions on the exam are taken from any other source.
The subjects are:
Case Management [Approximately 40% of test questions]
A. Evaluating cases on continuing basis for potential ethical conflicts
B. Determining needs and developing strategies by reviewing options
C. Implementing strategies by utilizing the investigative resources necessary
to address case objectives
Evidence Collection [Approximately 40% of test questions]
A. Conducting surveillance by physical and electronic means in order to obtain
relevant information
B. Conducting interviews/interrogations of subjects to obtain relevant information
C. Collecting and preserving objects and data for future assessment and analysis
D. Conducting research by physical and electronic means and analyzing data
to obtain relevant information
Case Presentation [Approximately 20% of test questions]
A. Preparing reports to substantiate investigative findings
B. Preparing and presenting testimony by reviewing case files, meeting with
counsel and presenting relevant facts