Question 1

Sarah is conducting an admission-seeking interview of a suspect. Throughout the interview, the suspect makes little eye contact with Sarah. Based on this information atone, can Sarah conclude that the suspect is being deceptive?

Options :

A : Yes, because it is safe to assume that suspects who avoid eye contact are most likely being deceptive.

B : Yes, because avoiding eye contact is a sign of deceptive.

C : No, because this is not enough information to conclude that the suspect is being deceptive

D : No, because avoiding eye contact is not directly linked to deception.

Answer: C

Question 2

Bobbie, a fraud examiner, is preparing to interview Craig, a close friend and coworker of the primary suspect in the case. Craig has been described by others as 'easily angered' and 'intense' How should Bobbie approach her interview of Craig?

Options :

A : Provide Craig with plenty of notice prior to the interview to not provoke resentment

B : Conduct the interview with as little notice as possible so Craig will be unprepared

C : Ask Craig when ho would prefer to be interviewed in an effort to engender cooperation

D : Avoid interviewing Craig if possible due to Craig-s potential volatility

Answer: C

Question 3

Marilyn, a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE). is reasonably sure that Shelly, her primary suspect, committed the fraud in question Before scheduling an admission-seeking interview with Shelly. Marilyn should be reasonably sure of all of the following EXCEPT:

Options :

A : That all reasonable investigative steps have been taken

B : That the interview-s time and location can be controlled

C : That no other person was involved in the fraud in question

D : That the interview-s subject matter can be controlled

Answer: C

Question 4

When planning for the interview phase of an investigation, which of the following steps should NOT be taken by the fraud examiner?

Options :

A : Consider what the interview is intended to accomplish and state an objective.

B : Review the case file to ensure that important information has not been overlooked

C : Prepare a detailed list of questions to ask the subject during the interview.

D : Ensure that the interview is held in a venue where the subject will feel Uncomfortable

Answer: D

Question 5

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 a required part of every written fraud examination report

B : A follow-up/recommendations section calculates the amount of fraud-related loss sustained by the organization

C : A follow-up/recommendations section should state remedial measures for the organization to undertake

D : All of the above

Answer: C