ACFE Interview and Interrogation Techniques 2

Question 1

Which type of question is most effective for gathering detailed narrative information from a cooperative witness?

Accepted Answer

Open-ended questions

Answer

Open-ended questions invite the interviewee to provide full narrative responses rather than simple yes/no answers.

Question 2

What is the primary purpose of the 'cognitive interview' technique used in fraud investigations?

Accepted Answer

To enhance memory retrieval by reinstating the original context

Answer

The cognitive interview uses mental reinstatement of context and other memory-enhancement strategies to help witnesses recall more accurate details.

Question 3

During a fraud interview, a subject crosses their arms, avoids eye contact, and turns slightly away. These behaviors are best described as:

Accepted Answer

Possible signs of discomfort that require additional context

Answer

Nonverbal behaviors must be interpreted in clusters and context, as no single behavior reliably indicates deception.

Question 4

Which Miranda warning element is most critical to establish before conducting a custodial interrogation?

Accepted Answer

The right to remain silent

Answer

Miranda warnings must inform suspects of their right to remain silent before custodial interrogations, or statements may be suppressed.

Question 5

What is 'statement analysis' in the context of fraud interviews?

Accepted Answer

Examining the linguistic content of written or verbal statements for indicators of deception

Answer

Statement analysis examines word choice, structure, and content of statements to identify linguistic indicators that may signal deception.

(ACFE) Association of Certified Fraud Examiners Practice Test