Investigation Planning and Scoping Questions

Covers the ability to design and document a structured investigation by translating investigative objectives into a clear and bounded scope. Topics include identifying key evidence targets and data sources, prioritizing collection and analysis activities based on investigative value and time sensitivity, defining acceptance criteria and success metrics for the investigation, and sequencing tasks into a practical plan. Candidates should demonstrate awareness of resource constraints, legal and regulatory limitations, chain of custody and evidence preservation, stakeholder coordination with legal and compliance teams, risk assessment for investigative actions, and documentation and reporting practices. The topic also includes contingency planning, escalation criteria, and how to balance depth of analysis against timelines and operational impact.