ACFE Exam CFE-Investigation Topic 1 Question 105 Discussion

Actual exam question for ACFE's CFE-Investigation exam

Question #: 105
Topic #: 1

An investigator is preparing to administer what is likely to be an intense and extended interview with a fraud suspect. To organize their thoughts prior to the interview, the fraud examiner should:

AProvide the suspect with a list of questions to ensure detailed responses-

BMake a list of key points to go over with the respondent.

CDevelop a list of questions ranked in order of importance.

DMemorize a detailed list of questions, but avoid taking a written list to the interview

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Suggested Answer: B

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Lorrine

1 months ago

I'm torn between B) and C). Maybe I'll just ask the suspect to bring a cheat sheet to the interview. That'd be helpful, right?

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Virgie

1 months ago

A) Giving the suspect a list of questions? Yeah, right, that's a great way to let them prepare their lies in advance.

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Tarra

12 days ago

C) Develop a list of questions ranked in order of importance.

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Johnson

15 days ago

B) Make a list of key points to go over with the respondent.

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Ernest

15 days ago

D) Memorize a detailed list of questions, but avoid taking a written list to the interview

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Hermila

25 days ago

C) Develop a list of questions ranked in order of importance.

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Kanisha

1 months ago

B) Make a list of key points to go over with the respondent.

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Gladys

2 months ago

Memorizing questions? Seriously? D) is just asking for trouble. How are you supposed to stay on track without notes?

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Dottie

14 days ago

C) could also be helpful, prioritizing questions based on importance can ensure critical information is covered.

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Nu

25 days ago

I always prefer to have a list of questions ranked by importance.

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Jovita

1 months ago

I think B) is a good option, having key points to cover can help guide the interview.

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Luis

1 months ago

I agree, D) seems risky. It's better to have notes to stay organized.

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Earleen

1 months ago

Yeah, having a written list can help keep the interview on track.

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Leonor

1 months ago

I think it's better to have a list of key points to cover.

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German

2 months ago

I agree, memorizing questions can be risky.

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Gail

2 months ago

C) sounds like the best approach to me. Ranking the questions by importance will ensure you hit the critical topics.

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Katina

2 months ago

B) is the way to go. Having a list of key points to cover will help keep the interview focused and organized.

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Donte

1 months ago

I think it's important to have a structured approach to the interview to ensure all necessary information is gathered.

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Nakisha

2 months ago

I agree, having key points to cover will definitely help keep the interview on track.

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Ivette

2 months ago

I prefer option D. Memorizing the questions shows preparedness and professionalism.

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Jani

2 months ago

I disagree, I believe option C is more effective. Ranking questions by importance can ensure that crucial information is covered.

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Adolph

2 months ago

I think option B is the best choice. It will help the examiner stay focused during the interview.

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