Question 1

Which of the following is a primary advantage of searching public records in a forensic accounting engagement?

Accepted Answer

A)  The information remains confidential. 
B)  Results are tangible and can be replicated. 
C)  Data accessed through public records are reliable. 
D)  The multitude of information allows in-depth research. 
A)  The information remains confidential. 
B)  Results are tangible and can be replicated. 
C)  Data accessed through public records are reliable. 
D)  The multitude of information allows in-depth research.

Question 2

Which of the following demonstrates active listening while interviewing?

Accepted Answer

A)  interrupting the speaker with questions, opinions, and remarks 
B)  repeating the responses of the speaker in own words 
C)  being judgmental of the responses of the speaker and commenting on it 
D)  leaving the room every now and then in the midst of an interview to attend to other clients 
A)  interrupting the speaker with questions, opinions, and remarks 
B)  repeating the responses of the speaker in own words 
C)  being judgmental of the responses of the speaker and commenting on it 
D)  leaving the room every now and then in the midst of an interview to attend to other clients

Question 3

Which of the following type of questions are basically designed to stimulate conversation in an interview?

Accepted Answer

A)  objective questions 
B)  close-ended questions 
C)  open-ended questions 
D)  introductory questions 
A)  objective questions 
B)  close-ended questions 
C)  open-ended questions 
D)  introductory questions

Question 4

Structured questions are designed to stimulate conversation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

________ is the use of deception by one party to obtain information from another party who would not otherwise disclose such information is often considered inappropriate and may even be illegal.

Accepted Answer

A)  Pretext 
B)  Guise 
C)  Blind 
D)  Ruse 
A)  Pretext 
B)  Guise 
C)  Blind 
D)  Ruse

Question 6

Which of the following is one of the three fundamental stages of the interview process?

Accepted Answer

A)  memorizing 
B)  memorializing 
C)  evaluating 
D)  analyzing 
A)  memorizing 
B)  memorializing 
C)  evaluating 
D)  analyzing

Question 7

When multiple individuals are identified as potential sources of information,they should be interviewed from the specific to the general.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Communication is not a skill in and of itself.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Keeping palms down while talking is an indication of

Accepted Answer

A)  hostility. 
B)  frustration. 
C)  anxiety. 
D)  agreement. 
A)  hostility. 
B)  frustration. 
C)  anxiety. 
D)  agreement.

Question 10

Write a short note on the importance of establishing the order of witnesses.

Accepted Answer

The investigative process generally proc

Question 11

Which of the following is a difference between an individual's personal zone and his or her social zone?

Accepted Answer

A)  Personal zone is the space that is 6 to 18 inches from the individual, whereas social zone is the space that is 4 to 10 feet from the individual. 
B)  Personal zone is reserved for intimate relationships, whereas social zone is reserved for friends and co-workers. 
C)  Personal zone is the space that is 4 to 10 feet from the individual, whereas social zone is the space that is 10 feet and beyond. 
D)  Personal zone is reserved for friends and co-workers, whereas the individual pays little or no attention to people in the social zone. 
A)  Personal zone is the space that is 6 to 18 inches from the individual, whereas social zone is the space that is 4 to 10 feet from the individual. 
B)  Personal zone is reserved for intimate relationships, whereas social zone is reserved for friends and co-workers. 
C)  Personal zone is the space that is 4 to 10 feet from the individual, whereas social zone is the space that is 10 feet and beyond. 
D)  Personal zone is reserved for friends and co-workers, whereas the individual pays little or no attention to people in the social zone.

Question 12

Write a short note on observations.

Accepted Answer

Observations are visual in nature.Site v

Question 13

Discriminative listening requires the forensic accountant to

Accepted Answer

A)  listen to an interviewee's rate of speech, volume, tone, pauses, and other vocal and nonverbal cues. 
B)  listen to an interviewee's body language instead of verbal communication. 
C)  listen to an interviewee's response based on the discrimination of whether the information is relevant or not. 
D)  selectively listen to an interviewee's response based on his or her on discretion. 
A)  listen to an interviewee's rate of speech, volume, tone, pauses, and other vocal and nonverbal cues. 
B)  listen to an interviewee's body language instead of verbal communication. 
C)  listen to an interviewee's response based on the discrimination of whether the information is relevant or not. 
D)  selectively listen to an interviewee's response based on his or her on discretion.

Question 14

List the six basic components of the basic communication process.

Accepted Answer

The six primary components of the commun

Question 15

Which of the following is an example of an illegal observation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Heidi arranged for the communication channels to the suspect's house to be bugged. 
B)  At the theatre, Cole overheard the conversation between Ken and Dan, both whose movements were being monitored. 
C)  Levi noted down the license plate number of the suspect. 
D)  Aaliya kept a track of all meetings and places that Joey was present at. 
A)  Heidi arranged for the communication channels to the suspect's house to be bugged. 
B)  At the theatre, Cole overheard the conversation between Ken and Dan, both whose movements were being monitored. 
C)  Levi noted down the license plate number of the suspect. 
D)  Aaliya kept a track of all meetings and places that Joey was present at.

Question 16

Intimate zone is the space that is 18 inches to 4 feet from the individual.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Which of the following is an example of legal observation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Greg arranged for the communication channels to the suspect's house to be bugged. 
B)  Nasir slipped into Kaif's room and read through his diary. 
C)  Zara followed John for a week to find out about his routine. 
D)  Mellissa hid a recorder in the microphone in the meeting room. 
A)  Greg arranged for the communication channels to the suspect's house to be bugged. 
B)  Nasir slipped into Kaif's room and read through his diary. 
C)  Zara followed John for a week to find out about his routine. 
D)  Mellissa hid a recorder in the microphone in the meeting room.

Question 18

Legal observations are made in situations where there is expectation of privacy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Crossed arms commonly indicate anger or aggression.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which of the following types of questions are used to by the interviewer to make the interviewee comfortable and to create a connection?

Accepted Answer

A)  review questions 
B)  informational questions 
C)  introductory questions 
D)  closing questions 
A)  review questions 
B)  informational questions 
C)  introductory questions 
D)  closing questions

Which of the following is a primary advantage of searching public records in a forensic accounting engagement?

Which of the following demonstrates active listening while interviewing?

Which of the following type of questions are basically designed to stimulate conversation in an interview?

Structured questions are designed to stimulate conversation.

________ is the use of deception by one party to obtain information from another party who would not otherwise disclose such information is often considered inappropriate and may even be illegal.

Which of the following is one of the three fundamental stages of the interview process?

When multiple individuals are identified as potential sources of information,they should be interviewed from the specific to the general.

Communication is not a skill in and of itself.

Keeping palms down while talking is an indication of

Write a short note on the importance of establishing the order of witnesses.

Which of the following is a difference between an individual's personal zone and his or her social zone?

Write a short note on observations.

Discriminative listening requires the forensic accountant to

List the six basic components of the basic communication process.

Which of the following is an example of an illegal observation?

Intimate zone is the space that is 18 inches to 4 feet from the individual.

Which of the following is an example of legal observation?

Legal observations are made in situations where there is expectation of privacy.

Crossed arms commonly indicate anger or aggression.

Which of the following types of questions are used to by the interviewer to make the interviewee comfortable and to create a connection?

Introduction to the World of Forensic Accounting

The Legal Environment of Forensic Accounting

Screening and Staging Engagements

Financial Statements Analysis Reading Between the Lines

Fraud and White-Collar Crime

Conducting a Fraud Investigation

Transforming Data Into Evidence

Transforming Data Into Evidence

Professional Responsibilities

Fundamentals of Business Valuation

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Exam 4: Gathering Evidence Interviews and Observations

Which of the following is a primary advantage of searching public records in a forensic accounting engagement?

Which of the following demonstrates active listening while interviewing?

Which of the following type of questions are basically designed to stimulate conversation in an interview?

Structured questions are designed to stimulate conversation.

________ is the use of deception by one party to obtain information from another party who would not otherwise disclose such information is often considered inappropriate and may even be illegal.

Which of the following is one of the three fundamental stages of the interview process?

When multiple individuals are identified as potential sources of information,they should be interviewed from the specific to the general.

Communication is not a skill in and of itself.

Keeping palms down while talking is an indication of

Write a short note on the importance of establishing the order of witnesses.

Which of the following is a difference between an individual's personal zone and his or her social zone?

Write a short note on observations.

Discriminative listening requires the forensic accountant to

List the six basic components of the basic communication process.

Which of the following is an example of an illegal observation?

Intimate zone is the space that is 18 inches to 4 feet from the individual.

Which of the following is an example of legal observation?

Legal observations are made in situations where there is expectation of privacy.

Crossed arms commonly indicate anger or aggression.

Which of the following types of questions are used to by the interviewer to make the interviewee comfortable and to create a connection?

Introduction to the World of Forensic Accounting

The Legal Environment of Forensic Accounting

Screening and Staging Engagements

Financial Statements Analysis Reading Between the Lines

Fraud and White-Collar Crime

Conducting a Fraud Investigation

Transforming Data Into Evidence

Transforming Data Into Evidence

Professional Responsibilities

Fundamentals of Business Valuation

Special Topics

Filters