Question 1

Which of the following is not considered a normal response to an ego threat?

Accepted Answer

A)  Repression 
B)  Disapproval 
C)  Loss of Status 
D)  Trauma 
A)  Repression 
B)  Disapproval 
C)  Loss of Status 
D)  Trauma

Question 2

Which of the following would be considered a form of denial?

Accepted Answer

A)  A person's anger is directed at friends, relatives, or co-workers. 
B)  After an attempt to resolve the problem fails, a person's hope diminishes. 
C)  A person's anger is replaced by disappointment or embarrassment. 
D)  A person does not comprehend what has been said. 
A)  A person's anger is directed at friends, relatives, or co-workers. 
B)  After an attempt to resolve the problem fails, a person's hope diminishes. 
C)  A person's anger is replaced by disappointment or embarrassment. 
D)  A person does not comprehend what has been said.

Question 3

Which of the following are TRUE concerning signed statements?

Accepted Answer

A)  Allow the confessor to draft the statement, 
B)  The statement's wording should be general, 
C)  Declarants should read and sign the statement without undue delay, 
D)  Two people are legally required to witness the signing of the statement 
A)  Allow the confessor to draft the statement, 
B)  The statement's wording should be general, 
C)  Declarants should read and sign the statement without undue delay, 
D)  Two people are legally required to witness the signing of the statement

Question 4

Which of the following methods is the most efficient method to reduce the negative effects of the etiquette barrier of communication?

Accepted Answer

A)  Showing a generally accepted and sympathetic attitude toward respondents 
B)  Telling respondents that information will be handled confidentially 
C)  Selecting an appropriate interviewer and a proper setting for the interview 
D)  Convincing respondents that the interview is a good use of their time. 
A)  Showing a generally accepted and sympathetic attitude toward respondents 
B)  Telling respondents that information will be handled confidentially 
C)  Selecting an appropriate interviewer and a proper setting for the interview 
D)  Convincing respondents that the interview is a good use of their time.

Question 5

In the sequence of reactions to a crisis, which is the most dangerous time in which to attempt to solve a fraud?

Accepted Answer

A)  Denial 
B)  Anger 
C)  Depression 
D)  Rationalization 
A)  Denial 
B)  Anger 
C)  Depression 
D)  Rationalization

Question 6

Which of the following is something that an interviewee might do or feel while in the denial phase?

Accepted Answer

A)  Insult, harm, or slander the interviewer 
B)  Attempt to justify the act of the fraud 
C)  Become sad, withdraw, or lose interest in the fraud 
D)  The interviewee may lack comprehension of what the interviewer has said about the fraud. 
A)  Insult, harm, or slander the interviewer 
B)  Attempt to justify the act of the fraud 
C)  Become sad, withdraw, or lose interest in the fraud 
D)  The interviewee may lack comprehension of what the interviewer has said about the fraud.

Question 7

What is Graphology?

Accepted Answer

A)  The study of handwriting for the purpose of character analysis 
B)  Voice stress analysis for the purpose of determining whether a person is lying or telling the truth. 
C)  Using answers to pencil-and-paper honesty tests to elicit information about a person's honesty and code of ethics. 
D)  The process by which we obtain release from unpleasant emotional tensions by talking about the source of these tensions. 
A)  The study of handwriting for the purpose of character analysis 
B)  Voice stress analysis for the purpose of determining whether a person is lying or telling the truth. 
C)  Using answers to pencil-and-paper honesty tests to elicit information about a person's honesty and code of ethics. 
D)  The process by which we obtain release from unpleasant emotional tensions by talking about the source of these tensions.

Question 8

Which of the following is a non-sensitive word?

Accepted Answer

A)  Inquiry. 
B)  Review. 
C)  Interview. 
D)  Shortage. 
A)  Inquiry. 
B)  Review. 
C)  Interview. 
D)  Shortage.

Question 9

Which of the following will result in the worst interviewing results?

Accepted Answer

A)  Taking notes during the interview 
B)  Interviewing the suspect before enough information is collected 
C)  Being sympathetic in the interview 
D)  Using technical jargon 
A)  Taking notes during the interview 
B)  Interviewing the suspect before enough information is collected 
C)  Being sympathetic in the interview 
D)  Using technical jargon

Question 10

Assessment questions seek to:

Accepted Answer

A)  Gain an admission 
B)  Find out specific details related to the fraud 
C)  Establish credibility of the respondent 
D)  None of the above 
A)  Gain an admission 
B)  Find out specific details related to the fraud 
C)  Establish credibility of the respondent 
D)  None of the above

Question 11

Which is not a verbal clue that would place suspicion on an interviewee?

Accepted Answer

A)  Frequent reference to good character 
B)  Eagerness to end the interview 
C)  Avoidance of emotionally charged terms 
D)  Answering with a question 
E)  All of the above are suspicious verbal clues 
A)  Frequent reference to good character 
B)  Eagerness to end the interview 
C)  Avoidance of emotionally charged terms 
D)  Answering with a question 
E)  All of the above are suspicious verbal clues

Question 12

While planning an interview, it is important that the investigator gather the following information about the interviewee:

Accepted Answer

A)  Personal background information 
B)  Information about the interviewee's legal counsel 
C)  Attitude toward investigation 
D)  Any physical or mental conditions, such as alcohol or drug use 
A)  Personal background information 
B)  Information about the interviewee's legal counsel 
C)  Attitude toward investigation 
D)  Any physical or mental conditions, such as alcohol or drug use

Question 13

Which of the following is NOT an important Closing Question?

Accepted Answer

A)  In conclusion, what do you think should be done? 
B)  Do you know anyone else I should talk to? 
C)  Is there anything I have forgotten to ask that you believe would be relevant? 
D)  If I need to talk to you again, would that be all right? 
A)  In conclusion, what do you think should be done? 
B)  Do you know anyone else I should talk to? 
C)  Is there anything I have forgotten to ask that you believe would be relevant? 
D)  If I need to talk to you again, would that be all right?

Question 14

Which of the following is not an example of a verbal clue?

Accepted Answer

A)  Changes in speech pattern 
B)  Selective memory 
C)  Oaths 
D)  Intolerance for dishonest conduct 
A)  Changes in speech pattern 
B)  Selective memory 
C)  Oaths 
D)  Intolerance for dishonest conduct

Question 15

_________ are not very good investigative methods because they often lead to incorrect decisions and frighten innocent people.

Accepted Answer

A)  Interviews 
B)  Interrogations 
C)  Graphology 
D)  Voice stress analysis and polygraphs 
A)  Interviews 
B)  Interrogations 
C)  Graphology 
D)  Voice stress analysis and polygraphs

Question 16

The use of body movement to convey meaning is

Accepted Answer

A)  Proxemic communication 
B)  Kinetic communication 
C)  Chronemic communication 
D)  Paralinguistic communication 
A)  Proxemic communication 
B)  Kinetic communication 
C)  Chronemic communication 
D)  Paralinguistic communication

Question 17

Which of the following is not a type of interviewee?

Accepted Answer

A)  Friendly 
B)  Factual 
C)  Neutral 
D)  Hostile 
A)  Friendly 
B)  Factual 
C)  Neutral 
D)  Hostile

Question 18

During which stage of the reactionary process is the most useful time to interview individuals who are dealing with fraud?

Accepted Answer

A)  acceptance 
B)  bargaining 
C)  depression 
D)  anger 
A)  acceptance 
B)  bargaining 
C)  depression 
D)  anger

Question 19

Which of the following is not necessary when interviewing?

Accepted Answer

A)  Use clear and easily understood questions 
B)  Concentrate more on the answer being given than the next question you will ask 
C)  Use questions focused on getting the responses you seek 
D)  A and B 
E)  All of the above 
A)  Use clear and easily understood questions 
B)  Concentrate more on the answer being given than the next question you will ask 
C)  Use questions focused on getting the responses you seek 
D)  A and B 
E)  All of the above

Question 20

In an admission-seeking interview,

Accepted Answer

A)  the interview should be held in the interviewee's office or home. 
B)  the interviewer must read Miranda Warnings. 
C)  the interviewee should be confronted as soon as authorities have reason to suspect him. 
D)  the interviewer should attempt to interrupt any denial. 
A)  the interview should be held in the interviewee's office or home. 
B)  the interviewer must read Miranda Warnings. 
C)  the interviewee should be confronted as soon as authorities have reason to suspect him. 
D)  the interviewer should attempt to interrupt any denial.

Which of the following is not considered a normal response to an ego threat?

Which of the following would be considered a form of denial?

Which of the following are TRUE concerning signed statements?

Which of the following methods is the most efficient method to reduce the negative effects of the etiquette barrier of communication?

In the sequence of reactions to a crisis, which is the most dangerous time in which to attempt to solve a fraud?

Which of the following is something that an interviewee might do or feel while in the denial phase?

What is Graphology?

Which of the following is a non-sensitive word?

Which of the following will result in the worst interviewing results?

Assessment questions seek to:

Which is not a verbal clue that would place suspicion on an interviewee?

While planning an interview, it is important that the investigator gather the following information about the interviewee:

Which of the following is NOT an important Closing Question?

Which of the following is not an example of a verbal clue?

_________ are not very good investigative methods because they often lead to incorrect decisions and frighten innocent people.

The use of body movement to convey meaning is

Which of the following is not a type of interviewee?

During which stage of the reactionary process is the most useful time to interview individuals who are dealing with fraud?

Which of the following is not necessary when interviewing?

In an admission-seeking interview,

The Nature of Fraud

Why People Commit Fraud

Fighting Fraud: An Overview

Preventing Fraud

Recognizing the Symptoms of Fraud

Data-Driven Fraud Detection

Investigating Theft Acts

Investigating Concealment

Conversion Investigation Methods

Financial Statement Fraud

Revenue- and Inventory-Related Financial Statement Frauds

Liability, Asset, and Inadequate Disclosure Frauds

Fraud Against Organizations

Consumer Fraud

Bankruptcy, Divorce, and Tax Fraud

Fraud in E-Commerce

Legal Follow-Up

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Exam 10: Inquiry Methods and Fraud Reports

Which of the following is not considered a normal response to an ego threat?

Which of the following would be considered a form of denial?

Which of the following are TRUE concerning signed statements?

Which of the following methods is the most efficient method to reduce the negative effects of the etiquette barrier of communication?

In the sequence of reactions to a crisis, which is the most dangerous time in which to attempt to solve a fraud?

Which of the following is something that an interviewee might do or feel while in the denial phase?

What is Graphology?

Which of the following is a non-sensitive word?

Which of the following will result in the worst interviewing results?

Assessment questions seek to:

Which is not a verbal clue that would place suspicion on an interviewee?

While planning an interview, it is important that the investigator gather the following information about the interviewee:

Which of the following is NOT an important Closing Question?

Which of the following is not an example of a verbal clue?

_________ are not very good investigative methods because they often lead to incorrect decisions and frighten innocent people.

The use of body movement to convey meaning is

Which of the following is not a type of interviewee?

During which stage of the reactionary process is the most useful time to interview individuals who are dealing with fraud?

Which of the following is not necessary when interviewing?

In an admission-seeking interview,

The Nature of Fraud

Why People Commit Fraud

Fighting Fraud: An Overview

Preventing Fraud

Recognizing the Symptoms of Fraud

Data-Driven Fraud Detection

Investigating Theft Acts

Investigating Concealment

Conversion Investigation Methods

Financial Statement Fraud

Revenue- and Inventory-Related Financial Statement Frauds

Liability, Asset, and Inadequate Disclosure Frauds

Fraud Against Organizations

Consumer Fraud

Bankruptcy, Divorce, and Tax Fraud

Fraud in E-Commerce

Legal Follow-Up

Filters