ACFE CFE-Investigation Exam - Topic 1 Question 108 Discussion

Actual exam question for ACFE's CFE-Investigation exam

Question #: 108
Topic #: 1

After completing all necessary investigative steps. Erica, a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), is reasonably sure that Justine, her primary suspect, committed the fraud in question. Before scheduling an admission-seeking interview with Justine, what else should Erica be reasonably sure of?

AThat Justine will confess to the accusation when prompted

BThat Justine's employer will take disciplinary action against Justine if she confesses

CThat the interview's time, place, and content can De controlled

DThat no other person was involved in the fraud n question

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Suggested Answer: C

by Caprice at Mar 18, 2025, 01:47 AM

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Ozell

3 months ago

Yeah, definitely need to manage the time and place!

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Elke

3 months ago

I thought confessions were rare, not guaranteed!

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Angelyn

3 months ago

Totally agree, controlling the interview is key!

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Precious

3 months ago

Wait, how can she be sure no one else was involved?

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Lorrie

3 months ago

Erica should ensure the interview environment is controlled.

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Marci

4 months ago

I wonder if Erica should also consider whether Justine will confess. That seems like a big factor, but I can't recall if it was emphasized in our studies.

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Ona

4 months ago

I practiced a question like this, and I feel like controlling the interview environment is really important. It might help in getting Justine to open up.

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Dean

4 months ago

I'm not entirely sure, but I remember something about needing to confirm if no other person was involved in the fraud. That could impact the interview strategy.

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Nicholle

4 months ago

I think Erica needs to ensure that the interview's time, place, and content can be controlled. It seems crucial for getting a clear confession.

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Lelia

5 months ago

I'm not sure about this one. There are a lot of factors to consider, like whether Justine's employer will get involved or if there are any other accomplices. I think I'll need to review my notes on conducting fraud interviews before I can decide on the best approach.

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Ezekiel

5 months ago

I feel pretty confident about this one. Option C seems like the best choice - we need to make sure we can control the interview setting and content. That will give us the best chance of getting the information we need, regardless of whether Justine confesses or not.

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Walker

5 months ago

Hmm, I'm a bit confused. Do we really need to be sure Justine will confess? Shouldn't we focus more on gathering solid evidence and being prepared for any potential response from her? I'm not sure the confession is the most important thing here.

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Sueann

5 months ago

This question seems straightforward - we need to make sure we have control over the interview setting and that Justine is the only one involved in the fraud. Confessing is not a guarantee, but controlling the environment is key.

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