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Exam Code/Number: CFE-Fraud-Investigations-and-Legal-Issues
Exam Name/Title: Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) - Fraud Investigations and Legal Issues
Certification Provider: ACFE
Corresponding Certification: Certified Fraud Examiner

Exam Questions: 511
Updated On: Jul 06, 2026

Question #106

When perpetrating a bustout scheme, an individual or business typically performs which of the following actions?

A. Colludes with inventory suppliers to conceal assets

B. Uses credit to purchase a considerable amount of goods

C. Files a bankruptcy petition under the name of an uninvolved person

D. Obtains a business insurance policy using illicit assets

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Question #107

Sam needs to obtain the most accurate court records possible in a particular jurisdiction concerning a fraud suspect. The BEST place for Sam to look is a global database that compiles court cases from various jurisdictions

A. False

B. True

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Question #108

During court proceedings, a presiding judge refuses to admit an item of evidence because it fails to make a disputed fact more or less likely than it would be without the evidence. The judge has found that the evidence lacks:

A. Reliability

B. Relevance

C. Authenticity

D. Privilege

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Question #109

Which of the following is the MOST ACCURATE statement about imaging suspect computers ' hard drives?

A. Imaging enables the retrieval of data from the suspect computer directly via its operating system.

B. Imaging allows for the analysis of data from a suspect computer without altering or damaging the original data in any way

C. Imaging creates pictures of the suspect computer system and its wires and cables

D. Imaging prohibits access to the suspect computer ' s hard drive by individuals not professionally trained in forensic analysis

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Question #110

Isla, a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), has just started an interview with Doug, a possible witness to a fraud.
After introducing herself, Isla thanks Doug for agreeing to be interviewed early in the morning and asks him if he likes to drink coffee or tea to start his day. Isla is MOST LIKELY attempting to:

A. Distract the subject from the interview.

B. Develop a pattern for questioning.

C. Establish the theme of the interview.

D. Create rapport with the subject.

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Correct Answer: D Vote an answer

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Question #111

Which of the following statements concerning fact finders in criminal trials in common law jurisdictions is most accurate?

A. A jury serves as the fact finder in all criminal cases that go to trial.

B. A judge serves as the fact finder in all criminal cases that go to trial.

C. Although a judge typically serves as the fact finder, a jury sometimes serves as the fact finder in cases that are deemed more minor.

D. Although a jury typically serves as the fact finder, a judge may serve as the fact finder in minor cases where a jury trial is not available or is waived.

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Correct Answer: D Vote an answer

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Question #112

Which of the following is NOT one of the main limitations of conducting a search for public records using online databases?

A. Fraud examiners must validate the accuracy of the records obtained online

B. Online records companies are difficult to find.

C. The online record might only be a brief abstract of the original.

D. Fraud examiners often must search for public records in multiple jurisdictions.

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Correct Answer: B Vote an answer

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Question #113

Evidence that tends to make some fact that is in dispute more or less likely than it would be without the evidence is called:

A. Circumstantial evidence

B. Demonstrative evidence

C. Relevant evidence

D. Testamentary evidence

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Correct Answer: C Vote an answer

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Question #114

Which of the following is a right of individuals accused of crimes under the United Nations ' (UN) International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR)?

A. Right of the accused to be presumed innocent until proven guilty

B. Right of the accused to unlimited appeals in criminal trials

C. Right of the accused to be released from custody pending trial

D. Right of the accused to a trial without public disclosure of the results

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Question #115

Which of the following is a red flag that might be indicative of an entity operating a security business without the proper license or registration?

A. The entity is known to have a history of regulatory problems.

B. There are justified gaps in the work history of promoters at the entity.

C. There is a lack of customer complaints against the entity.

D. The entity ' s website contains detailed background information.

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Question #116

Bobbie, a fraud examiner, is preparing to interview Craig, a close friend and coworker of the primary suspect in the case. Craig has been described by others as " easily angered " and " intense " How should Bobbie approach her interview of Craig?

A. Provide Craig with plenty of notice prior to the interview to not provoke resentment

B. Avoid interviewing Craig if possible due to Craig ' s potential volatility

C. Ask Craig when ho would prefer to be interviewed in an effort to engender cooperation

D. Conduct the interview with as little notice as possible so Craig will be unprepared

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Question #117

Which of the following statements concerning civil trials in common law jurisdictions is MOST ACCURATE?

A. Neither side may appeal an adverse judgment in a civil case

B. Jury verdicts m civil trials must always be unanimous

C. Civil jury trials must have the same number of jurors as in criminal jury trials.

D. in most civil cases, the standard of proof is the preponderance of the evidence

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Question #118

In systems using adversarial processes, an attorney may impeach an opposing party ' s witness by showing that the witness:

A. Made poor consistent statements

B. Testified from personal knowledge

C. Is influenced by bias or self-interest

D. Has a keen ability to observe

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Question #119

Which of the following would be MOST USEFUL m determining who created a specrfic document file?

A. Operating system partition

B. The system log

C. Internet activity data

D. The document ' s metadata

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Question #120

Eugene is conducting an admission-seeking interview of a suspect. During the interview, the suspect frequently looks away from Eugene while responding to questions. Eugene can safely conclude that the suspect is dishonest due to his failure to maintain eye contact.

A. False

B. True

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