ACFE Exam CFE-Investigation Topic 2 Question 94 Discussion

Actual exam question for ACFE's CFE-Investigation exam

Question #: 94
Topic #: 2

John, a fraud investigator, is interviewing Mary, who he suspects has been embezzling company funds. Which of the following is the recommended approach John should use to ask Mary questions?

AStart with questions about unknown information and work toward known information

BAsk questions in random order to keep Mary from guessing the next question

CStart with specific questions and move toward general questions

DSeek general information before seeking specific details

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Suggested Answer: D

by Geraldine at Aug 22, 2024, 09:38 PM

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Jodi

2 months ago

I'll have to go with C on this one. Specific to general is the way to go - keeps the suspect on their toes and you in control. Plus, it's the most logical approach, unlike trying to 'bamboozle' the suspect with random questions. Not that I've ever tried that, of course!

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Jutta

23 days ago

D) Seek general information before seeking specific details

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Vinnie

24 days ago

C) Start with specific questions and move toward general questions

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Claribel

25 days ago

B) Ask questions in random order to keep Mary from guessing the next question

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Madonna

1 months ago

A) Start with questions about unknown information and work toward known information

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Dick

2 months ago

D sounds like the way to go. Gotta get that general information first, then dig into the specifics. Kinda like peeling an onion, you know?

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Carmelina

2 months ago

C) Start with specific questions and move toward general questions

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Louis

2 months ago

D sounds like the way to go. Gotta get that general information first, then dig into the specifics. Kinda like peeling an onion, you know?

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Theodora

2 months ago

A) Start with questions about unknown information and work toward known information

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Yasuko

3 months ago

Hmm, I'd go with A. Start with the unknown and work your way to the known. That way, you can build a more complete picture of the situation.

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Tegan

2 months ago

D) Seek general information before seeking specific details

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Marilynn

2 months ago

A) Start with questions about unknown information and work toward known information

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Ria

2 months ago

C) Start with specific questions and move toward general questions

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Lashawn

2 months ago

A) Start with questions about unknown information and work toward known information

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Alyce

3 months ago

B seems like a good strategy to me. Keeping the questions random can throw off the suspect and prevent them from anticipating the next question.

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Ria

3 months ago

B) Ask questions in random order to keep Mary from guessing the next question

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Bonita

3 months ago

A) Start with questions about unknown information and work toward known information

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Kathryn

3 months ago

I see your point, Lyda. It's important to gather general information first to establish context.

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Lyda

3 months ago

I think John should seek general information before seeking specific details to get a better understanding of the situation.

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Jamal

3 months ago

I agree with Therese. Starting with specific questions can help build a case gradually.

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Therese

3 months ago

I think John should start with specific questions and move toward general questions.

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Justine

3 months ago

I think the recommended approach is C. Start with specific questions and move toward general questions. This allows you to gather detailed information first before moving to broader topics.

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Renato

3 months ago

D) Seek general information before seeking specific details

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Cecil

3 months ago

C) Start with specific questions and move toward general questions

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Tawna

3 months ago

A) Start with questions about unknown information and work toward known information

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