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Questions # 11:

Baker, a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE). is getting prepared to conduct a lengthy and complex interview. To prepare himself. Baker should:

Options:

A.

Writs down a detailed list of questions in advance


B.

Avoid bringing any notes with him to the interview


C.

Write down key points to go over with the respondent


D.

Take only the documents he wishes to go over


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Questions # 12:

Which of the following is TRUE of a follow-up/recommendations section in a written fraud examination report?

Options:

A.

A follow-up/recommendations section is not a required part of every written fraud examination report


B.

A follow-up/recommendations section calculates the amount of loss caused by any misconduct identified during the investigation


C.

A follow-up/recommendations section must include a list of organizational failings that contnbuted to the fraud


D.

All of the above


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Questions # 13:

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

Options:

A.

"Has the defendant been previously arrested for allegedly committing a white-collar crime?"


B.

"Does the defendant have sufficient property or money to satisfy a money judgment?"


C.

"Is there a relevant statute of limitations?"


D.

"Is the suspect guilty of the fraudulent act?"


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Questions # 14:

During an interview with Alice, a suspect in an embezzlement case, the interviewer observes several signs of stress in Alice's behavior, such as shifting around in her chair, exhibiting shallow breathing, and occasionally stuttering during her replies. The interviewer should conclude that these symptoms are caused by deception.

Options:

A.

True


B.

False


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Questions # 15:

Which of the following statements about the process of obtaining a verbal confession is NOT true?

Options:

A.

The transition from the accusation to the confession should occur when the accused supplies the first detailed information about the offense.


B.

Fraudsters tend to overestimate the amount of funds involved in the offense to relieve themselves of the guilt of their dishonest actions.


C.

If the subject lies about an aspect of the offense in the process of confessing, it is best to proceed initially as if the falsehood has been accepted as truth.


D.

The three general approaches to obtaining a verbal confession are chronologically, by transaction, or by event.


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Questions # 16:

Allison, a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE). is investigating a potential procurement fraud scheme. While interviewing a subject, she asks. "Why did you choose to do business with that vendor?" This can BEST be described as a(n):

Options:

A.

Open question


B.

Complex question


C.

Leading question


D.

Closed question


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Questions # 17:

Which of the following is NOT an advantage to using link analysis in a fraud investigation?

Options:

A.

Link analysis visually displays financial ratio analysis


B.

Link analysis is an affective tool to demonstrate complex networks


C.

Link analysis helps identify indirect relationships with several degrees of separation.


D.

Link analysis allows the investigator to discover patterns in data.


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Questions # 18:

Fraud examination reports should be written with which of the following audiences in mind?

Options:

A.

The media


B.

Opposing legal counsel


C.

Investors and owners


D.

All of the above


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Questions # 19:

Butler, a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), needs to obtain a copy of a statement that the chief executive officer (CEO) of Accord Investments, a venture capital firm, posted on the firm's website sometime last year. Unfortunately, the quote has been removed from the website. Which of the following resources would be the BEST choice for Butler to consult to find an earlier version of the web page that he needs?

Options:

A.

The invisible archives


B.

The free web


C.

The internet archives


D.

The deep web


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Questions # 20:

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

Options:

A.

When analyzing data for evidence, fraud examiners should look for exculpatory evidence But not inculpatory evidence


B.

During the analysis phase, it is best to use just one forensic tool for identifying, extracting, and collecting digital evidence


C.

The primary concern when analyzing digital evidence is to maintain the integrity of the data at all times


D.

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


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