CFS Witness Interviewing Techniques 2

Question 1

Which interview technique involves asking a witness to mentally reinstate the context of an event before recalling details?

Accepted Answer

Cognitive Interview

Answer

The Cognitive Interview uses mental reinstatement of context as one of its core mnemonics to enhance witness recall.

Question 2

During a fraud investigation interview, a witness suddenly crosses their arms and averts their gaze when asked about a specific transaction. How should the interviewer interpret this?

Accepted Answer

The behavior is a potential deception cue requiring follow-up probing

Answer

Behavioral changes are potential deception cues, not proof of lying, and should prompt further non-accusatory probing.

Question 3

What is the primary purpose of using a 'timeline' technique during witness interviews in fraud cases?

Accepted Answer

To establish a chronological sequence of events that can be verified

Answer

Timelines help organize witness accounts chronologically, making inconsistencies easier to identify and verify against records.

Question 4

A CFS examiner wants to interview a reluctant cooperative witness who fears retaliation. Which approach is MOST appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Build rapport and explain confidentiality protections before proceeding

Answer

Building rapport and explaining confidentiality protections encourages reluctant witnesses to share information voluntarily.

Question 5

In the PEACE model of interviewing, what does the letter 'E' (second E) stand for?

Accepted Answer

Evaluation

Answer

In the PEACE model, the second E stands for Evaluation, where the interviewer assesses the account obtained against known facts.

(CFS) Certified Fraud Specialist Practice Test

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CFS Witness Interviewing Techniques 2