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An auditee is likely to be most threatened by an auditor's use of which of the following interviewing techniques?
Suggested Answer: C
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30 comments · newest first
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Pansy
10 months ago
Paraphrasing (A) could make them feel like they're being judged!
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Rebbeca
11 months ago
Not sure about the silence technique (B), seems harmless to me.
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Tabetha
11 months ago
Wait, underlining key facts (C) could be threatening too, right?
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Vincenza
11 months ago
Totally agree, tape recorders feel invasive!
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Nada
11 months ago
I think using a tape recorder (D) would definitely make auditees uneasy.
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Lauryn
12 months ago
I feel like paraphrasing could be a good technique, but it might also make the auditee feel like their words are being twisted.
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Deeanna
12 months ago
Underlining key facts seems less threatening to me, but I can see how it might make someone feel like they're being judged.
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Verlene
12 months ago
I remember practicing with a similar question, and I think being silent could also be intimidating for the auditee, but I'm not sure.
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Scarlet
1 year ago
I think the use of a tape recorder might make the auditee feel uncomfortable, like they're being scrutinized more than usual.
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Jerry
1 year ago
Hmm, I think the auditee would be most threatened by the auditor paraphrasing their responses while writing them down. That could make the auditee feel like the auditor is trying to twist their words or not fully listening to them.
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Eun
1 year ago
I'm not sure about this one. The options all seem like standard interviewing techniques that auditors might use. I guess the auditee could feel threatened by any of them, depending on the situation. I'll have to think this through carefully.
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Alonso
1 year ago
Hmm, this is a tricky one. I think the auditee would feel most threatened by the auditor using a tape recorder to record their responses. That seems like it could make them really uncomfortable and less likely to open up.
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Bobbye
1 year ago
Okay, let's see. I'd say the auditee would probably be most threatened by the auditor just sitting there silently, waiting for them to respond. That awkward silence could really put them on the spot and make them feel pressured.
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Elsa
1 year ago
Hmm, I'm a little unsure about this one. Card sorting, task analysis, and prototype testing all seem like they could be relevant activities too. I'll have to think this through carefully.
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Salley
1 year ago
Option A with paraphrasing? That's just smart auditing. If they can't even get my words right, how can I trust them to understand what I'm saying?
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Tanja
1 year ago
I agree, it helps ensure accuracy in the audit process.
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Salena
1 year ago
Exactly, it shows they are actively listening and trying to understand.
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Deangelo
1 year ago
Option A with paraphrasing? That's just smart auditing.
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Vincent
1 year ago
Come on, how is option C with underlining key facts threatening? That's just good note-taking. I bet the auditors do that to look professional, not to scare us.
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Rebecka
1 year ago
D) Using a tape recorder to record an auditee's response
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Karl
1 year ago
C) Underlining key facts when recording an auditee's response
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Stephen
1 year ago
B) Being silent while waiting for an auditee to respond to a question
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Temeka
1 year ago
A) Paraphrasing an auditee's response while writing it down
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Lai
1 year ago
I disagree, I think C) Underlining key facts could make the auditee feel like they are being scrutinized more closely.
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Delmy
1 year ago
I don't know, I think option D with the tape recorder would be the worst. It's like Big Brother is watching, you know? I'd feel so self-conscious.
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Carmela
1 year ago
B) Being silent while waiting for an auditee to respond to a question
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Shantay
1 year ago
A) Paraphrasing an auditee's response while writing it down
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Bev
1 year ago
Definitely option B - the silence is so uncomfortable, it feels like they're trying to intimidate us! I'd be sweating bullets if an auditor did that to me.
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Eric
2 years ago
I agree with Cristy, using a tape recorder might make the auditee feel like their words are being used against them.
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Cristy
2 years ago
I think an auditee would be most threatened by D) Using a tape recorder to record their response.