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ACFE CFE-Investigation - Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) - Investigation

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Total 170 questions

The term_____________refers to a process of resolving allegations of fraud from inception to disposition.

A.

Fraud theory

B.

Forensic investigation

C.

Fraud management

D.

Fraud examination

Gamma, a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE>, was conducting an admission-seeking interview of Delta, a fraud suspect. Gamma tells Delta, "It isn't like you took something from a friend or neighbor I can see how you could say. 'Well, this would be okay as long as it is the company and not my coworkers.' Isn't that right?" This technique seeks to establish rationalization by:

A.

Convincing DDU that the incident had suffcinet justification

B.

Reducing Delta's perception of the legal seriousness of the matter

C.

Depersonalizing the victim

D.

Developing revenge as a motive

Which of the following is NOT one of the main limitations of conducting a search for public records using online databases?

A.

Online public records searches are limited in the jurisdictions they cover.

B.

Public records database companies are difficult to find.

C.

Online coverage of public records varies widely from jurisdiction to jurisdiction

D.

The timeliness and accuracy of information in online databases must be validated

Vishal, a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE). has just initiated an interview with Steve, a fraud suspect. After a short introduction. Vishal jokes about the fact that he and Steve are wearing the same tie and then proceeds to ask Steve about the previous night's major sporting event Vishal is attempting to

A.

Establish the interview theme

B.

Condition the witness.

C.

Establish rapport

D.

Exhibit passive listening.

Caroline, a fraud examiner, is conducting an admission-seeking interview with John, an employee suspected of stealing cash. Which of the following is the MOST effective phrasing for Caroline to use when posing an admission-seeking question to John?

A.

"Why did you take the money?"

B.

"What do you know about the stolen money?"

C.

"Do you know who took the money''"

D.

"Did you steal the money?"

Louis, a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE). is investigating a potential internal fraud case originating from a whistteblower tip about embezzlement. He discovers that the organization purportedly affected by the embezzlement recorded the tip in a memorandum. Which type of evidence would the memorandum be considered?

A.

Testimonial evidence

B.

Incriminating evidence

C.

Documentary evidence

D.

Verbal evidence

Janet suspects that a local restaurant is being used as a front business for a criminal operation. Which of the following types of records would be the MOST LIKELY to help Janet discover who owns the restaurant building?

A.

Commercial filings

B.

Building permit records

C.

Local court records

D.

Voter registration records

Which of the following is a measure that can help avoid alerting suspected perpetrators who are under investigation?

A.

Terminate the suspected employee.

B.

Notify everyone in the affected department

C.

Delay taking any action.

D.

Inform only those who need to know.

Which of the following is the MOST IMPORTANT question for a fraud examiner to ask before commencing a legal action to recover assets?

A.

"Is there a relevant statute of limitations9"

B.

"Does the suspect already have a criminal record?"

C.

"Is the suspect guilty of the fraudulent act?''

D.

"Are nonlegal recovery methods or remedies available?''

Which of the following is considered a best practice for preserving the confidentiality of a fraud investigation?

A.

Suspend all employees involved in the investigation pending the investigation's outcome.

B.

Ensure that the investigation is conducted at the direction of, or under the supervision of. a government official

C.

Avoid using email or other electronic means to transmit confidential case information

D.

Implement a blanket policy prohibiting all employees from discussing anything related to employee investigations