ACFE Exam CFE-Investigation Topic 3 Question 92 Discussion

Actual exam question for ACFE's CFE-Investigation exam

Question #: 92
Topic #: 3

Beta, a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE). is conducting an admission-seeking interview of Gamma, a fraud suspect. After Beta gave Gamma an appropriate rationalization for his conduct, Gamma continued his denials, giving various alibis. These alibis can usually be diffused by all of the following techniques EXCEPT:

ADiscussing the testimony of witnesses

BDisplaying physical evidence

CDiscussing Gamma's prior deceptions

DDownplaying the strength of the evidence

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Suggested Answer: D

by Yaeko at Jul 15, 2024, 06:44 PM

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Natalie

3 months ago

Haha, I bet Gamma is sweating bullets right about now. If I were him, I'd start looking for a good lawyer, because these CFE examiners are not going to let him off the hook with some flimsy excuses.

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Gracie

2 months ago

Gamma: I have nothing to hide!

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Marvel

3 months ago

Beta: Let's discuss the testimony of witnesses.

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Mindy

3 months ago

I agree with Theresia, C seems like the most effective technique in diffusing alibis.

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Theresia

3 months ago

I think the answer is C because discussing prior deceptions can help diffuse alibis.

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Frederica

4 months ago

This question is a piece of cake! The answer is clearly D. Downplaying the evidence? What is this, a comedy sketch? The examiner needs to bring the hammer down on those alibis.

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Huey

2 months ago

D) Downplaying the strength of the evidence

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Ben

3 months ago

C) Discussing Gamma's prior deceptions

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Georgiana

3 months ago

B) Displaying physical evidence

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Izetta

3 months ago

A) Discussing the testimony of witnesses

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Carri

4 months ago

I disagree, I believe the answer is D.

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Karol

4 months ago

I think the answer is A.

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Laurena

4 months ago

I agree with Olive. Discussing witness testimony, displaying physical evidence, and highlighting the suspect's prior deceptions are much more effective ways to expose the truth. Downplaying the evidence would just make the examiner look weak.

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Blossom

2 months ago

Gamma: I still deny any involvement.

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Isabelle

2 months ago

Beta: Displaying physical evidence can help clarify things.

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Marge

2 months ago

Gamma: I have nothing to hide.

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Antonio

2 months ago

Beta: Let's talk about the testimony of witnesses.

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Latrice

2 months ago

Gamma: I still maintain my innocence.

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Felicidad

2 months ago

Beta: Displaying physical evidence can help clarify things.

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Carmen

3 months ago

Gamma: I have nothing to hide, the witnesses must be mistaken.

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Evangelina

3 months ago

Beta: Let's talk about the testimony of witnesses.

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Olive

4 months ago

Hmm, I think the answer is D. Downplaying the strength of the evidence is not a good technique to diffuse alibis. The examiner should use all the other options to call out the suspect's lies.

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Maira

4 months ago

I think displaying physical evidence can also help in diffusing the suspect's alibis.

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Margart

4 months ago

I agree, discussing the testimony of witnesses is a good way to challenge the alibis.

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