FRAUD EXAMINATION ACFE PART 1
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GRADED
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nabove. An interview of an adverse witness is being tape recorded by the interviewer with the consent
of the interviewee. It is generally NOT necessary to: - Correct answer.Volunteer to give the witness a
copy of the tape.
On March 5, a CFE contacts a witness to arrange an interview. The witness initially seems hesitant, but
then agrees to an interview. The witness asks the interviewer is she can "have a few days to prepare for
the interview." The interviewer should press hard to have the interview on: - Correct answer.March 5
One of the most effective ways to obtain cooperation in an interview is to: - Correct answer.Ask for it.
In the closing statement of a written admission of guilt, the following information should be included: -
Correct answer.All of the above.
An example of an alternative question is: - Correct answer."Did you intentionally take the money, or did
this just happen one day?"
When preparing to conduct an interview, the examiner should NOT generally: - Correct answer.Prepare a
list of all questions to be asked of the witness.
During the introductory phase of an interview, a witness asks the CFE about the purpose of the
interview. The CFE should: - Correct answer.Provide a brief explanation in general terms.
, A CFE accused a suspect of borrowing some money from his employer. The suspect responds, "I did not
take $42,000 from the company on July 1." The CFE is likely to conclude the suspect is: - Correct
answer.Responsible for the act.
Public employers, such as government entities, can not fire employees for refusing to answer questions
that might incriminate them.
T/F? - Correct answer.True
When interviewing a neutral witness, a good interviewer will do all of the following EXCEPT: - Correct
answer.Tell the witness who is the prime suspect and see if they will testify against her.
A truthful person is likely to make what type of response to an accusation that they committed fraud? -
Correct answer.All of the above.
Generally, both public and private employers may interview employees in noncustodial settings without
giving Miranda warnings.
T/F? - Correct answer.True
During a routine fraud risk assessment interview, it becomes apparent to the CFE that the interviewee is
involved in a fraud scheme. The CFE should: - Correct answer.Continue the planned interview and
follow-up on the suspicions later.
One theme that can be established during an interview is for the interviewer to sympathize with the
suspect by condemning others. Who might the interviewer condemn during this phase? - Correct
answer.Any of the above.
A good interviewer will always prepare a script of all questions to be asked of the suspect and will stick
to this script during the interview.
T/F? - Correct answer.False
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GRADED
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nabove. An interview of an adverse witness is being tape recorded by the interviewer with the consent
of the interviewee. It is generally NOT necessary to: - Correct answer.Volunteer to give the witness a
copy of the tape.
On March 5, a CFE contacts a witness to arrange an interview. The witness initially seems hesitant, but
then agrees to an interview. The witness asks the interviewer is she can "have a few days to prepare for
the interview." The interviewer should press hard to have the interview on: - Correct answer.March 5
One of the most effective ways to obtain cooperation in an interview is to: - Correct answer.Ask for it.
In the closing statement of a written admission of guilt, the following information should be included: -
Correct answer.All of the above.
An example of an alternative question is: - Correct answer."Did you intentionally take the money, or did
this just happen one day?"
When preparing to conduct an interview, the examiner should NOT generally: - Correct answer.Prepare a
list of all questions to be asked of the witness.
During the introductory phase of an interview, a witness asks the CFE about the purpose of the
interview. The CFE should: - Correct answer.Provide a brief explanation in general terms.
, A CFE accused a suspect of borrowing some money from his employer. The suspect responds, "I did not
take $42,000 from the company on July 1." The CFE is likely to conclude the suspect is: - Correct
answer.Responsible for the act.
Public employers, such as government entities, can not fire employees for refusing to answer questions
that might incriminate them.
T/F? - Correct answer.True
When interviewing a neutral witness, a good interviewer will do all of the following EXCEPT: - Correct
answer.Tell the witness who is the prime suspect and see if they will testify against her.
A truthful person is likely to make what type of response to an accusation that they committed fraud? -
Correct answer.All of the above.
Generally, both public and private employers may interview employees in noncustodial settings without
giving Miranda warnings.
T/F? - Correct answer.True
During a routine fraud risk assessment interview, it becomes apparent to the CFE that the interviewee is
involved in a fraud scheme. The CFE should: - Correct answer.Continue the planned interview and
follow-up on the suspicions later.
One theme that can be established during an interview is for the interviewer to sympathize with the
suspect by condemning others. Who might the interviewer condemn during this phase? - Correct
answer.Any of the above.
A good interviewer will always prepare a script of all questions to be asked of the suspect and will stick
to this script during the interview.
T/F? - Correct answer.False
