CFE-Investigation ACFE Exam Questions and Free Practice Test

Question 13

Which of the following is the most appropriate measure when seeking to avoid alerting suspected perpetrators who are under investigation?

A. Investigate during nonbusiness hours.

B. Disclose the investigation to all employees.

C. Terminate the suspected employee

D. Delay taking any action

Correct Answer:A

Question 14

Which of the following n NOT one of the basic types of Informational questions interviewers use to gather unbiased, factual Information?

A. Open

B. Closed

C. Chronological

D. loading

Correct Answer:C

Question 15

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. "Did you steal the money?''

C. Do you know who look the money?"

D. "What do you know about the stolen money'"

Correct Answer:A

Question 16

Which at the following is the most accurate statement about fraud response plans?

A. A fraud response plan should specify how every fraud examination should be conducted regardless of the type of fraud

B. A fraud response plan should be complex and extremely detailed to most effectively protect against fraud

C. A fraud response plan should create an environment to maximize risk and minimize the potential for success

D. A fraud response plan outlines the actions an organization will take when suspicions of fraud have arisen

Correct Answer:A

Question 17

Which of the following statements concerning a well-written fraud examination report is most accurate?

A. The report writer should avoid technical jargon where possible

B. Signed copies of the fraud examiner s Interview notes should be used to report interview details

C. Only relevant facts that support the fraud allegation should be included in the report

D. The report should convoy all information provided by witness

Correct Answer:A

Question 18

Tyson a fraud examiner a planning an interview with Brianna, the girlfriend of the central suspect in Tyson s investigation. Previous interviews with others have revealed that Brianna lends to be very protective of her boyfriend. How should Tyson approach the Interview with Brianna?

A. Ask Brianna when she would prefer to be interviewed in an effort to provoke cooperation.

B. Conduct the interview with as little notice as possible so Brianna will be unprepared

C. Provide Brianne with advance notice prior to the interview to inhibit resentment

D. Avoid interviewing Brianna if possible due to Brianna's potential volatility

Correct Answer:D

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