ACFE CFE-Investigation Exam Practice Test Instant Access

Question 1

Which of the following is the MOST ACCURATE statement regarding the analysis phase in digital forensic investigations?

AThe analysis phase of digital forensic investigations should not commence unless it is verified that the suspect devices do not contain relevant data.

BDuring the analysis phase, it is best to use a combination of the various forensic tools that can assist h identifying, extracting, and collecting digital evidence

CWhen analyzing data for evidence, fraud examiners should look for exculpatory evidence but not exculpatory evidence

DThe primary concern when analyzing digital evidence is to protect the collected information from seizure

Answer : B

Question 2

Which of the following questions would be most effective when starting the calibration process during an interview?

A'Did you commit any misconduct against the company?'

B'Do you know what the punishment is for violations like this'5'

C'Do you know who might have defrauded the company?'

D'How many jobs have you had before this one?'

Answer : D

Question 3

Which of the following is a best practice for obtaining a signed statement?

AMake sure that everything is included in the signed statement and that no addendum are made

BHave the suspect write out the entire statement in their own handwriting

CHave two individuals witness the signing of the document when possible.

DInclude all of the subject's offenses, whether related or not, in a angle document.

Answer : C

Question 4

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?

ATestimonial evidence

BIncriminating evidence

CDocumentary evidence

DVerbal evidence

Answer : C

Question 5

Which of the following statements concerning access to nonpublic records is MOST ACCURATE?

AOnce a criminal case is filed, all records obtained by the government are considered public records

BNonpublic records cannot be obtained by subpoena or legal order in a civil action

CIn most junsdictions. banks are allowed to turn over a suspect's account information directly to a fraud victim when there is adequate evidence of wrongdoing.

DThe government usually will not share nonpublic records with a fraud victim during an investigation into the underlying fraud.

Answer : D

Question 6

Which of the following sets of numbers could a fraud examiner MOST LIKELY benefit from running a Benford's Law analysis on?

ATelephone numbers

BVendor invoice amounts

CEmployee identification numbers

DBank account numbers

Answer : B

Question 7

Nathaniel, a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE). is investigating an alleged inventory theft scheme. While interviewing a subject, he asks, "When were you promoted to manager of the department?" This can BEST be described as a(n):

ALeading question

BOpen question

CComplex question

DClosed question

Answer : D

ACFE CFE-Investigation Certified Fraud Examiner - Investigation Exam Practice Test