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Total 172 Questions | Updated On: May 22, 2026

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Question 1

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

B : Whether the evidence is documentary or testimonial

C : Whether the evidence is direct or circumstantial

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

Answer: D

Question 2

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

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 3

Which of the following statements about the process of obtaining a verbal confession is NOT true?

A : The transition from the accusation to the confession should occur when the accused supplies the first detailed information about the offense.

B : Fraudsters tend to overestimate the amount of funds involved in the offense to relieve themselves of the guilt of their dishonest actions.

C : If the subject lies about an aspect of the offense in the process of confessing, it is best to proceed initially as if the falsehood has been accepted as truth.

D : The three general approaches to obtaining a verbal confession are chronologically, by transaction, or by event.

Answer: D

Question 4

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 5

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

A : Once a criminal case is filed, all records obtained by the government are considered public records

B : Nonpublic records cannot be obtained by subpoena or legal order in a civil action

C : 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.

D : The government usually will not share nonpublic records with a fraud victim during an investigation into the underlying fraud.

Answer: D

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Total 172 Questions | Updated On: May 22, 2026

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