CFE - Investigation Exam Questions and Answers

QUESTION: 11

Which of the following is the LEAST ACCURATE statement about seizing a computer for examination?

When taking a computer for examination, if the computer is off. it should remain off when it is removed.
When seizing a computer that is running, it is acceptable for a fraud examiner to review the files contained on the machine prior to seizing it.
Before removing a computer system from a scene for further analysis, it is important to document the system's setup with photographs or diagrams.
When seizing a computer for examination, the seizing party should took around the area for passwords because many people leave passwords near their computers

Answer(s): B

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QUESTION: 12

Which of the following is the MOST ACCURATE statement concerning the volatility of digital evidence?

Digital evidence is more volatile than tangible evidence because digital evidence is subject to claims of spoliation, whereas tangible evidence is not.
Digital evidence is more volatile than tangible evidence because the rules of admissibility for digital evidence are stricter than such rules for tangible evidence.
If the integrity of digital evidence is violated, it can often be restored through a digital cleansing process
The failure to preserve the integrity of digital evidence could result in evidence being deemed inadmissible in a legal proceeding

Answer(s): D

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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):

Open question
Complex question
Leading question
Closed question

Answer(s): A

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QUESTION: 14

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:

That all reasonable investigative steps have been taken
That the interview's time and location can be controlled
That no other person was involved in the fraud in question
That the interview's subject matter can be controlled

Answer(s): C

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QUESTION: 15

Sam needs to obtain the most accurate court records possible in a particular jurisdiction concerning a fraud suspect. The BEST place for Sam to look is a global database that compiles court cases from various jurisdictions

True
False

Answer(s): A

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