Free ACFE CFE-Investigation Exam Questions

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Question 1

Scarlett, a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE). is assigned to the internal audit department of the ABC Company. She is getting ready to conduct an interview with another company employee who might be involved in a fraud. Which of the following is the MOST APPROPRIATE introduction for Scarlett to use with the employee?

A : 'Hello, my name is Scarlett, and I'm with the ABC Company.'

B : 'Hello, my name is Scarlett. I'm an auditor with the ABC Company.'

C : 'Hello, my name is Scarlett. I'm a Certified Fraud Examiner and an auditor with the ABC Company.'

D : 'Hello, my name is Scarlett. I'm a Certified Fraud Examiner with the ABC Company.'

Answer: A

Question 2

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

A : fore engaging in a search the fraud examine' should know the mod powerful and useful '>Des of searches

B : an individual has moved, obtaining a past address is usually of no help

C : line records are very useful in locating subjects whose whereabouts are unknown

D : taining a past address of the subject should be the first step in trying to locate a subject using online records.

Answer: B

Question 3

Management at First Choice Inc. suspects that Nathan, its chief financial officer (CFO), has been embezzling funds. It hires Rein

a. a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), to investigate the matter When conducting the fraud examination. Reina should proceed as though;

A : ter Nathan is terminated, the case will end

B : case will end in litigation.

C : than is guilty

D : matter will be resolved completely internally.

Answer: B

Question 4

Which of the following is a factor that fraud examiners should consider when determining whether to dispose of evidence following the conclusion of a fraud examination?

A : ether the information was presented by a lay witness or an expert witness

B : ether the evidence is documentary or testimonial

C : ether the evidence is direct or circumstantial

D : ether the organization has a general document retention policy in place

Answer: D

Question 5

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

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

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

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

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

Answer: D

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