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ACFE CFE-Investigation Exam - Topic 3 Question 127 Discussion

Which of the following is a recommended strategy when conducting admission-seeking interviews?
A) Increase sympathy while downplaying implications of wrongdoing.
B) Ensure that accusations are made in the presence of a third party to avoid potential liability
C) Emphasize a lack of morality in the subject's actions to induce them into confessing.
D) Use time constraints as a means to pressure the subject into making a confession.

ACFE CFE-Investigation Exam - Topic 3 Question 127 Discussion

Actual exam question for ACFE's CFE-Investigation exam
Question #: 127
Topic #: 3
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Which of the following is a recommended strategy when conducting admission-seeking interviews?

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Suggested Answer: A

''The interviewer must not express disgust, outrage, or moral condemnation... the basic logic of obtaining confessions can be summed up as maximize sympathy and minimize the perception of moral wrongdoing''.

Sympathy creates an environment conducive to confession, while other options (third-party presence, emphasizing immorality, or pressuring with time) are explicitly discouraged.


by Tiera at Jun 19, 2026, 09:33 AM

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Carlee
15 days ago
Option D seems effective, but it feels unethical.
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Sylvia
20 days ago
I agree, B is safer. Avoids legal issues.
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Franchesca
25 days ago
I think option B is the best. It protects everyone involved.
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Karl
1 month ago
A sounds kinda shady, not sure that's a good strategy.
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Carline
1 month ago
Totally agree with B, having a witness is crucial!
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Joana
1 month ago
Wait, are we really suggesting to pressure people into confessing?
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Dierdre
2 months ago
I disagree, C seems more effective for getting confessions.
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Kristal
2 months ago
B is definitely the safest option.
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Izetta
2 months ago
I recall that emphasizing morality, as in option C, is generally discouraged in interviews to avoid manipulation.
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Mirta
2 months ago
I’m not entirely sure, but I feel like using time constraints, like in option D, could backfire and lead to false confessions.
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Isreal
2 months ago
I think option B sounds familiar; we talked about the need for a witness to protect against liability in our last practice session.
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Henriette
2 months ago
I remember discussing the importance of maintaining a neutral stance during interviews, so I'm not sure about option A.
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