Free Certified Fraud Examiner – Investigation Exam CFE-Investigation Exam Practice Test

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

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.

• True
• False

Which of the following statements concerning access to nonpublic records is MOST ACCURATE?

• Once a criminal case is filed, all records obtained by the government are considered public records
• Nonpublic records cannot be obtained by subpoena or legal order in a civil action
• In most junsdictions. banks are allowed to turn over a suspect's account information directly to a fraud victim when there is adequate evidence of wrongdoing.
• The government usually will not share nonpublic records with a fraud victim during an investigation into the underlying fraud.

Which of the following statements concerning access to nonpublic records is FALSE?

• When civil litigation has commenced, a party often may obtain a subpoena or legal order for an individual's relevant bank records.
• A fraud examiner can request a business's bank records even if the business is not legally obligated to comply.
• An audit clause can be designed to allow a party to inspect the books of a business partner or vendor.
• During the government's criminal investigation, a fraud examiner not employed by the government has a right to access relevant documents that the government has obtained.

Which of the following is NOT a best practice for obtaining a signed statement?

• Add subsequent facts to the statement as an addendum.
• Have the suspect write out the entire statement in their own handwriting
• Prepare separate statements for unrelated offenses
• Have two individuals witness the signing of the document when possible.

Which of the following is INCORRECT with regard to locating individuals using online records?

• Before engaging in a search the fraud examine' should know the mod powerful and useful '>Des of searches
• If an individual has moved, obtaining a past address is usually of no help
• Online records are very useful in locating subjects whose whereabouts are unknown
• Obtaining a past address of the subject should be the first step in trying to locate a subject using online records.

Vishal, a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE). has just initiated an interview with Steve, a fraud suspect. After a short introduction. Vishal jokes about the fact that he and Steve are wearing the same tie and then proceeds to ask Steve about the previous night's major sporting event Vishal is attempting to

• Establish the interview theme
• Condition the witness.
• Establish rapport
• Exhibit passive listening.

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

• Inform the subject that they are under investigation.
• Issue an organization-wide communication that notifies all employees about the investigation
• Notify all managers about the investigation, explaining why it is happening and who is involved.
• Prepare the managers of the employees who will be involved in the investigation

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

• Online records companies are difficult to find.
• Fraud examiners must validate the accuracy of the records obtained online
• The online record might only be a brief abstract of the original.
• Fraud examiners often must search for public records in multiple jurisdictions.

Caroline, a fraud examiner, is conducting an admission-seeking interview with John, an employee suspected of stealing cash. Which of the following is the MOST effective phrasing for Caroline to use when posing an admission-seeking question to John?

• "Why did you take the money?"
• "What do you know about the stolen money?"
• "Do you know who took the money''"
• "Did you steal the money?"