ACFE Interview and Interrogation Techniques 5

Question 1

A fraud examiner conducting an interview in a private company setting should be aware that Miranda rights:

Accepted Answer

Apply only when government agents conduct custodial interrogations

Answer

Miranda warnings are constitutionally required only for custodial interrogations conducted by government agents, not private investigators.

Question 2

Which principle of the PEACE model (used in investigative interviewing) emphasizes allowing the subject to provide a full account without interruption?

Accepted Answer

Account

Answer

The Account phase of the PEACE model focuses on obtaining the subject's full, uninterrupted narrative before probing for details.

Question 3

What is the significance of 'paralinguistic cues' in fraud interviews?

Accepted Answer

They include vocal characteristics like tone, pace, and pitch that may indicate deception

Answer

Paralinguistic cues such as changes in voice pitch, speaking pace, and hesitations can provide additional context for assessing truthfulness.

Question 4

When is it appropriate to use a polygraph examination in a fraud investigation?

Accepted Answer

As a voluntary investigative tool when the subject consents and applicable law permits

Answer

Polygraphs are investigative tools requiring voluntary consent and are generally inadmissible as evidence in US courts but can guide the direction of an investigation.

Question 5

Which approach is most effective when an interview subject provides inconsistent statements?

Accepted Answer

Ask the subject to clarify and explain the inconsistency without accusation

Answer

Asking the subject to clarify inconsistencies without accusation allows them to either correct genuine errors or further implicate themselves.

(ACFE) Association of Certified Fraud Examiners Practice Test

(ACFE) Association of Certified Fraud Examiners Practice Test

ACFE Interview and Interrogation Techniques 5