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Free ACFE CFE-Investigation Practice Exam with Questions & Answers

Questions 1

Which of the following statements concerning a well-written fraud examination report is MOST ACCURATE?

Options:
A.

The report should convey all Information provided by witnesses

B.

Only relevant facts that support the fraud allegation should be included in the report

C.

The report writer should avoid technical jargon where possible

D.

Signed copies of the fraud examiner's interview notes should be used to report interview details

Questions 2

Management at Oak Company has asked Arthur, an internal auditor, to implement a data analysis program to search for warning signs of potential fraud within the company. Which of the following steps should Arthur conduct first to MOST effectively use data analysis techniques for such an initiative?

Options:
A.

Analyze the data.

B.

Cleanse and normalize the data

C.

Build a profile of potential frauds.

D.

Obtain the data.

Questions 3

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

Options:
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.

Questions 4

Which of the following is TRUE of a follow-up/recommendations section in a written fraud examination report?

Options:
A.

A follow-up/recommendations section is not a required part of every written fraud examination report

B.

A follow-up/recommendations section calculates the amount of loss caused by any misconduct identified during the investigation

C.

A follow-up/recommendations section must include a list of organizational failings that contnbuted to the fraud

D.

All of the above

Questions 5

Which of the following statements is MOST ACCURATE regarding how a fraud examiner should prepare for an interview with a subject from a different jurisdiction?

Options:
A.

Failing to observe cultural norms is not a concern if the interviewer is from a different country than the interviewee.

B.

Consulting with legal counsel is only necessary when an investigation spans multiple

C.

A fraud examiner should find out whether the interviewee can insist upon the presence of a legal representative

D.

A fraud examiner does not need to research cultural considerations such as appropriate greetings and eye contact.

Questions 6

Why is it necessary to image a seized computer's hard drive for forensic analysis?

Options:
A.

To prohibit access to the suspect computer's hard drive by individuals not professionally trained in forensic analysis

B.

To allow for the analysis of data from a suspect computer without altering or damaging the original data in any way

C.

To create pictures of the suspect computer system and its wires and cables

D.

To enable the retrieval of data from the suspect computer directly via its operating system

Questions 7

Which of the following is NOT true about observing the reactions of interview subjects?

Options:
A.

The interpretation of an interview subject's reactions requires specific skills on the part of the interviewer.

B.

The observation of a subjects body language is often just as important as the observation of the words used by the subject.

C.

Emotive words should be used early in the interview to observe the respondents emotional reaction.

D.

To effectively observe reactions, an interviewer should move from less sensitive to more sensitive questions as the interview progresses.

Questions 8

Which of the following can be obtained from a wire transfer record?

Options:
A.

The name of the receiving institution's registered agent

B.

The recipient's government identification number

C.

The name of the sender or originator

D.

The sending institution's accreditation type

Questions 9

Which of the following terms refers to a process of resolving allegations of fraud from inception to disposition?

Options:
A.

Forensic methodology

B.

Fraud theory

C.

Fraud assessment

D.

Fraud examination

Questions 10

Which of the following statements is MOST ACCURATE regarding how a fraud examiner should prepare for an interview with a subject from a different jurisdiction?

Options:
A.

A fraud examiner does not need to research cultural considerations such as personal space and eye contact.

B.

A fraud examiner should find out whether there are limitations on the use of information obtained during an interview

C.

Failing to observe cultural norms is not a concern if the interviewer is from a different country than the interviewee

D.

Consulting with legal counsel is only necessary when an investigation spans multiple junsdictions

Exam Code: CFE-Investigation
Certification Provider: ACFE
Exam Name: Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) - Investigation
Last Update: Jul 9, 2025
Questions: 170

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