CFE-Investigation Exam Practice Questions prepared by ACFE Professionals [Q37-Q56]

QUESTION 37
Which of the following is NOT one of the main limitations of conducting a search for public records using online databases?

QUESTION 38
Which at the following situations would most likely requite access to nonpublic records to develop evidence?

QUESTION 39
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.

QUESTION 40
Elizabeth, a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), is conducting an admission-seeking interview with Shannon, a fraud suspect. Shannon is seated approximately five feet away from Elizabeth in an empty room The room has several pictures and posters on the wall, and the door is closed According to admission-seeking interview best practices, what change should Elizabeth make to the interview environment to increase the chances of the interview’s success?

QUESTION 41
Which of the following BEST describes the data analytics approach known as predictive analytics?

QUESTION 42
Scarlett, a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), is conducting an admission-seeking interview of Plum, a fraud suspect. After Scarlett defused Plum’s alibis. Plum became withdrawn and slowly began to slouch in her chair, bowing her head. What should Scarlett do now?

QUESTION 43
Which of the following should be done to prepare an organization for a formal fraud investigation?

QUESTION 44
Which of the following is a recommended strategy when conducting admission-seeking interviews?

QUESTION 45
Baker, a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE). contacts Dierdre for the purpose of conducting a routine, information-gathering interview Dierdre expresses a desire that her coworker. Matthew, whom Baker also plans to interview, be interviewed at the same time Baker should:

QUESTION 46
When documenting interviews, it is BEST practice for the interviewer to:

QUESTION 47
If you are seizing a computer for forensic analysis, why is it generally necessary to seize any copiers connected to it?

QUESTION 48
Which of the following statements about fraud response plans is FALSE?

QUESTION 49
Which of the following is NOT true with regard to tracing the deposition of loan proceeds?

QUESTION 50
If an important witness becomes hostile and argumentative during an Interview, the interviewer generally should:

QUESTION 51
Which of the following is NOT an advantage to using link analysis in a fraud investigation?

QUESTION 52
Why do fraud examiners perform analysis on unstructured, or textual, data?

QUESTION 53
Which of the following statements is MOST ACCURATE regarding covert operations?

QUESTION 54
Beta, a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) is conducting an admission-seeking interview of Delta, a fraud suspect. In establishing a rationalization, Beta said to Delta ‘I know you didn’t do this for yourself; It was for your family. ” This technique seeks to establish rationalization by:

QUESTION 55
Which of the following is the MOST ACCURATE statement regarding the analysis phase in digital forensic investigations?

QUESTION 56
Tonya, a suspect in a kickback scheme is being interviewed by Carlos, a fraud examiner As the interview progresses. Carlos notices that Tonya is exhibiting signs of stress such as repeatedly touching her face, crossing and uncrossing her legs and darting her eyes around the room. Carlos should conclude that Tonya’s behavior is the result of deception.