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An investigator is preparing to administer what is likely to be an intense and extended interview with a fraud suspect. To organize their thoughts prior to the interview, the fraud examiner should:
Suggested Answer: B
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36 comments · newest first
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Kristeen
11 months ago
A list of key points is good too, but not as effective as C.
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Tanesha
11 months ago
Surprised that providing questions isn't recommended!
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Lindsey
11 months ago
Really? I thought memorizing would be better.
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Margart
12 months ago
Totally agree, ranking questions helps stay focused!
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Marge
12 months ago
Option C is the best approach for prioritizing questions.
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Nada
12 months ago
I’m torn between memorizing questions and having a written list. I feel like both could be useful in different situations.
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Brunilda
1 year ago
Developing a ranked list of questions sounds familiar; I feel like we discussed that in class as a good strategy.
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Minna
1 year ago
I remember practicing about organizing key points, but I'm not sure if that's the best approach for an intense interview.
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Micaela
1 year ago
I think providing a list of questions might make the suspect too prepared, so that doesn't seem right.
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Carissa
1 year ago
I'm pretty confident that the right answer is to develop a list of questions ranked in order of importance. That way, I can guide the interview and make sure I get all the critical information I need.
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Lenora
1 year ago
Providing the suspect with a list of questions seems like a bad idea - that could give them too much control over the interview. I'm leaning towards making a list of key points to cover instead.
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Solange
1 year ago
Hmm, I think the best approach here is to develop a list of questions ranked in order of importance. That way, I can focus on the most critical information first and still have a plan for the rest of the interview.
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Ben
1 year ago
This seems like a tricky question. I'm not sure if I should provide the suspect with a list of questions or just make a list of key points to cover. I'll have to think this through carefully.
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Lorrine
1 year ago
I'm torn between B) and C). Maybe I'll just ask the suspect to bring a cheat sheet to the interview. That'd be helpful, right?
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Virgie
1 year ago
A) Giving the suspect a list of questions? Yeah, right, that's a great way to let them prepare their lies in advance.
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Lisha
1 year ago
D) Memorize a detailed list of questions, but avoid taking a written list to the interview
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Tarra
1 year ago
C) Develop a list of questions ranked in order of importance.
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Johnson
1 year ago
B) Make a list of key points to go over with the respondent.
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Ernest
1 year ago
D) Memorize a detailed list of questions, but avoid taking a written list to the interview
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Hermila
1 year ago
C) Develop a list of questions ranked in order of importance.
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Kanisha
1 year ago
B) Make a list of key points to go over with the respondent.
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Gladys
1 year ago
Memorizing questions? Seriously? D) is just asking for trouble. How are you supposed to stay on track without notes?
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Dottie
1 year ago
C) could also be helpful, prioritizing questions based on importance can ensure critical information is covered.
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Nu
1 year ago
I always prefer to have a list of questions ranked by importance.
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Jovita
1 year ago
I think B) is a good option, having key points to cover can help guide the interview.
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Luis
1 year ago
I agree, D) seems risky. It's better to have notes to stay organized.
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Earleen
1 year ago
Yeah, having a written list can help keep the interview on track.
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Leonor
1 year ago
I think it's better to have a list of key points to cover.
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German
1 year ago
I agree, memorizing questions can be risky.
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Gail
2 years ago
C) sounds like the best approach to me. Ranking the questions by importance will ensure you hit the critical topics.
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Katina
2 years ago
B) is the way to go. Having a list of key points to cover will help keep the interview focused and organized.
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Donte
1 year ago
I think it's important to have a structured approach to the interview to ensure all necessary information is gathered.
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Nakisha
1 year ago
I agree, having key points to cover will definitely help keep the interview on track.
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Ivette
2 years ago
I prefer option D. Memorizing the questions shows preparedness and professionalism.
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Jani
2 years ago
I disagree, I believe option C is more effective. Ranking questions by importance can ensure that crucial information is covered.
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Adolph
2 years ago
I think option B is the best choice. It will help the examiner stay focused during the interview.