ACFE CFE-Investigation Exam Practice Test Instant Access

Question 1

Which of the following statements is MOST ACCURATE regarding how a fraud examiner should prepare for an interview with a subject from a different jurisdiction?

AA fraud examiner does not need to research cultural considerations such as personal space and eye contact.

BA fraud examiner should find out whether there are limitations on the use of information obtained during an interview

CFailing to observe cultural norms is not a concern if the interviewer is from a different country than the interviewee

DConsulting with legal counsel is only necessary when an investigation spans multiple junsdictions

Answer : B

Question 2

Pedro, a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE). is conducting an admission-seeking interview of Manuel, a fraud suspect. After Pedro diffused Manuel's alibis. Manuel became withdrawn and stowty began to slouch m his chair, bowing his head and beginning to cry. What should Pedro do now?

ALeave the room for a short lime

BAsk Manuel to sit up straight

CDemand that Manuel stop crying.

DPresent an alternative question.

Answer : D

Question 3

Eugene is conducting an admission-seeking interview of a suspect. During the interview, the suspect frequently looks away from Eugene while responding to questions. Eugene can safely conclude that the suspect is dishonest due to his failure to maintain eye contact.

ATrue

BFalse

Answer : B

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT a common use of public sources of information?

ASearching an individual's income tax filings

BObtaining background information on individuals

CLocating people and their assets

DCorroborating or refuting witness statements

Answer : B

Question 5

Beta, a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE). is conducting an admission-seeking interview of Delta, a fraud suspect. In establishing a rationalization. Beta says to Delt

a. "I know you didn't do this for yourself: it was for your family." This technique seeks to establish rationalization by:

AReducing Delta's stress about possibly being fired

BClaiming Delta's action was for altruistic reasons

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

DEstablishing that Delta's family was being treated unfairly

Answer : D

Question 6

Leslie, a fraud examiner for ACME Corporation, suspects that a salesperson for another company has defrauded ACME. Leslie wants to obtain a copy of the suspect individual's credit report and personal data from a third-party information broker If Leslie works in a jurisdiction that regulates the distribution of personal credit information, she generally can obtain the information if she has the consent of the individual.

ATrue

BFalse

Answer : A

Question 7

Which of the following statements is MOST ACCURATE regarding covert operations?

AFraud examiners should conduct coven operations only after attempting conventional methods of evidence-gathering

BMistakes in covert operations generally do not cause damage to their associated investigations

CCovert operations rarely prove beneficial to investigations even when planned properly.

DMost jurisdictions provide protections for investigators conducting covert operations that shield them from reputational, financial, and legal consequences.

Answer : C

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