CFE - Investigation Certification Exam Questions with AI Explanations

QUESTION: 31

Which of the following statements about how fraud examiners should approach fraud examinations is FALSE?

In most examinations, fraud examiners should start interviewing the least involved candidates and proceed toward those who are potentially more involved.
When conducting fraud examinations, fraud examiners should start with specific details and move toward more general information.
When conducting fraud examinations, fraud examiners should adhere to the fraud theory approach.
When conducting fraud examinations, fraud examiners should begin with general information that is known and then move to the more specific details.

Answer(s): B

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QUESTION: 32

Which of the following questions would be MOST EFFECTIVE when establishing a baseline during an interview?

"Do you know who had access to the file?"
"Are you familiar with the company's policies regarding ethics?"
"Have you committed any misconduct against the company?"
"How long have you been in this department?"

Answer(s): D

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Rachel, a fraud suspect, has decided to confess to Linda, a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE). In obtaining a verbal confession from Rachel. Linda should obtain all of the following items of information EXCEPT:

The approximate beginning and end dates of the fraud
A statement from Rachel that her conduct was an accident
A general estimate of the amount of money involved
Rachel's motive for the offense

Answer(s): B

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QUESTION: 34

Which of the following is NOT a step a fraud examiner must take before seizing evidence in a digital forensic investigation?

Obtain and become familiar with any legal orders that apply to the investigation
Assemble an investigation team comprised only of outside digital forensic experts
Ensure that only trained professionals employ any software used in a forensic capacity
Determine whether there are privacy issues related to the item(s) to be searched.

Answer(s): A

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