Question 1

When investigating fraud,investigators should usually interview suspects:

Accepted Answer

A) at the beginning of the investigation process to really put the heat on them. 
B) in the middle of the investigation process to make them feel that they are not really a suspect. 
C) at the end of the investigation process so that they can gather sufficient evidence against them. 
D) any time during the investigation process to avoid creating undue stress and suspicion among other employees. 
A) at the beginning of the investigation process to really put the heat on them. 
B) in the middle of the investigation process to make them feel that they are not really a suspect. 
C) at the end of the investigation process so that they can gather sufficient evidence against them. 
D) any time during the investigation process to avoid creating undue stress and suspicion among other employees. C

Question 2

Concealment investigative techniques do not work well in kickback situations.Why?

Accepted Answer

A) The parties in the transaction will be hard to trace. 
B) Results of concealment investigative techniques are not admissible as evidence in courts. 
C) There is usually no direct documentary evidence. 
D) The risk involved in such investigations is unusually high. 
A) The parties in the transaction will be hard to trace. 
B) Results of concealment investigative techniques are not admissible as evidence in courts. 
C) There is usually no direct documentary evidence. 
D) The risk involved in such investigations is unusually high. C

Question 3

Which of the following observations concerning physical evidence is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A) It is not useful in fighting fraud cases. 
B) It is more associated with nonfraud types of crimes. 
C) It is useful in fraud cases because fraud is usually seen and has physical symptoms. 
D) It does not involve electronic sources of information. 
A) It is not useful in fighting fraud cases. 
B) It is more associated with nonfraud types of crimes. 
C) It is useful in fraud cases because fraud is usually seen and has physical symptoms. 
D) It does not involve electronic sources of information. B

Question 4

A(n)_______ is a calculation (using encryption technologies)based on the contents of a disk or file.They are engineered so that even small changes in the source data will produce significantly different checksum results.

Accepted Answer

A) cyclic random check number 
B) cyclic redundancy check number 
C) cyclic repetition check number 
D) random variable check number 
A) cyclic random check number 
B) cyclic redundancy check number 
C) cyclic repetition check number 
D) random variable check number

Question 5

A(n)____ is a tool for explicitly considering all aspects of the fraud and for establishing fraud theories.

Accepted Answer

A) Vulnerability chart 
B) Perceptual map 
C) Surveillance log 
D) Pareto chart 
A) Vulnerability chart 
B) Perceptual map 
C) Surveillance log 
D) Pareto chart

Question 6

Electronic surveillance may have only limited value in the investigation of employee frauds and many other white-collar crimes.Why?

Accepted Answer

A) Lack of adequate technology 
B) Concerns regarding employees' privacy 
C) Prohibitively high cost of installation and maintenance 
D) Relative ease of tampering evidence 
A) Lack of adequate technology 
B) Concerns regarding employees' privacy 
C) Prohibitively high cost of installation and maintenance 
D) Relative ease of tampering evidence

Question 7

Undercover operations should be used only when:

Accepted Answer

A) large scale fraud is likely and other investigation methods fail. 
B) controls are made so strict that opportunities to commit fraud are virtually impossible. 
C) the investigation cannot be kept a secret. 
D) there is a need to develop theories about what kind of fraud has occurred. 
A) large scale fraud is likely and other investigation methods fail. 
B) controls are made so strict that opportunities to commit fraud are virtually impossible. 
C) the investigation cannot be kept a secret. 
D) there is a need to develop theories about what kind of fraud has occurred.

Question 8

Subjects of covert operations are protected against unreasonable breaches of privacy under the ______ of the constitution.

Accepted Answer

A) Fourth Amendment 
B) Fifth Amendment 
C) Second Amendment 
D) Seventh Amendment 
A) Fourth Amendment 
B) Fifth Amendment 
C) Second Amendment 
D) Seventh Amendment

Question 9

An investigator locates the scene that should be observed,anticipates the action that is most likely to occur at the scene,and keeps detailed notes on all activities involving the suspect.Which type of surveillance is being used here?

Accepted Answer

A) Static surveillance 
B) Electronic surveillance 
C) Stationary surveillance 
D) Moving surveillance 
A) Static surveillance 
B) Electronic surveillance 
C) Stationary surveillance 
D) Moving surveillance

Question 10

Identify the first step in any electronic evidence collection process.

Accepted Answer

A) Seizure of the device 
B) Automated search of the device 
C) Clone the device 
D) Do a manual reconnaissance 
A) Seizure of the device 
B) Automated search of the device 
C) Clone the device 
D) Do a manual reconnaissance

Question 11

Experts recommend that invigilation must continue:

Accepted Answer

A) for at least 7 days. 
B) for at least 14 days. 
C) for at least 21 days. 
D) for an indefinite period determined by the individual investigator. 
A) for at least 7 days. 
B) for at least 14 days. 
C) for at least 21 days. 
D) for an indefinite period determined by the individual investigator.

Question 12

Which investigation technique usually does not work well in kickback situations?

Accepted Answer

A) Concealment 
B) Theft 
C) Inquiry 
D) Conversion 
A) Concealment 
B) Theft 
C) Inquiry 
D) Conversion

Question 13

Characteristics of invigilation include which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) A method of creating a loosely monitored environment to catch fraudulent activities. 
B) It is an inexpensive method to monitor all employees during the investigation process. 
C) It is most commonly used in such high-risk areas as expensive inventory. 
D) A method of watching and recording physical facts,acts,and movements. 
A) A method of creating a loosely monitored environment to catch fraudulent activities. 
B) It is an inexpensive method to monitor all employees during the investigation process. 
C) It is most commonly used in such high-risk areas as expensive inventory. 
D) A method of watching and recording physical facts,acts,and movements.

Question 14

Which of the following statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A) Fraud investigations should begin in a manner that does not arouse suspicion. 
B) Initially,investigators should avoid using words like investigation. 
C) The investigation process usually starts by approaching the suspect. 
D) Investigators should focus on gathering the strongest types of evidence. 
A) Fraud investigations should begin in a manner that does not arouse suspicion. 
B) Initially,investigators should avoid using words like investigation. 
C) The investigation process usually starts by approaching the suspect. 
D) Investigators should focus on gathering the strongest types of evidence.

Question 15

What is invigilation?

Accepted Answer

A) A theft investigation technique which records the physical evidence,facts,and movements,which form part of a fraud. 
B) A theft investigation technique which involves close supervision of the suspects during the examination period. 
C) A theft investigation technique which is used when large scale fraud is likely and other methods of investigation fail. 
D) A theft investigation technique which involves confiscating and searching computers and other electronic sources of information. 
A) A theft investigation technique which records the physical evidence,facts,and movements,which form part of a fraud. 
B) A theft investigation technique which involves close supervision of the suspects during the examination period. 
C) A theft investigation technique which is used when large scale fraud is likely and other methods of investigation fail. 
D) A theft investigation technique which involves confiscating and searching computers and other electronic sources of information.

Question 16

Which of the following is the last step in an investigation?

Accepted Answer

A) Interview suspect 
B) Interview former employees 
C) Interview former buyers 
D) Perform surveillance 
A) Interview suspect 
B) Interview former employees 
C) Interview former buyers 
D) Perform surveillance

Question 17

Which of the following is a form of surveillance that is usually only available to law enforcement officers?

Accepted Answer

A) Surveillance using video cameras 
B) Wiretapping 
C) Stationary surveillance 
D) Tailing 
A) Surveillance using video cameras 
B) Wiretapping 
C) Stationary surveillance 
D) Tailing

Question 18

The two primary checksum methods used today are:

Accepted Answer

A) E-TTL I and E-TTL II. 
B) SSFDC and SDHC. 
C) MD5 and SHA-1. 
D) SSFDC and RS-232. 
A) E-TTL I and E-TTL II. 
B) SSFDC and SDHC. 
C) MD5 and SHA-1. 
D) SSFDC and RS-232.

Question 19

Which of the following is NOT a method for theft investigation?

Accepted Answer

A) Covert operations (surveillance) 
B) Electronic searches 
C) Invigilation 
D) Physical evidence 
A) Covert operations (surveillance) 
B) Electronic searches 
C) Invigilation 
D) Physical evidence

Question 20

Identify the best pattern/order to go about a theft investigation.

Accepted Answer

A) Search public records,check personal records,interview suspect,interview former employers,and interview other buyers. 
B) Check personnel records,interview former employers,search public records,,interview other buyers,and interview suspect. 
C) Interview suspect,interview former employers,search public records,check personal records,and interview other buyers. 
D) Interview other buyers,check personal records,interview former employers,interview suspect,and search public records. 
A) Search public records,check personal records,interview suspect,interview former employers,and interview other buyers. 
B) Check personnel records,interview former employers,search public records,,interview other buyers,and interview suspect. 
C) Interview suspect,interview former employers,search public records,check personal records,and interview other buyers. 
D) Interview other buyers,check personal records,interview former employers,interview suspect,and search public records.

When investigating fraud,investigators should usually interview suspects:

Concealment investigative techniques do not work well in kickback situations.Why?

Which of the following observations concerning physical evidence is TRUE?

A(n)_______ is a calculation (using encryption technologies)based on the contents of a disk or file.They are engineered so that even small changes in the source data will produce significantly different checksum results.

A(n)____ is a tool for explicitly considering all aspects of the fraud and for establishing fraud theories.

Electronic surveillance may have only limited value in the investigation of employee frauds and many other white-collar crimes.Why?

Undercover operations should be used only when:

Subjects of covert operations are protected against unreasonable breaches of privacy under the ______ of the constitution.

An investigator locates the scene that should be observed,anticipates the action that is most likely to occur at the scene,and keeps detailed notes on all activities involving the suspect.Which type of surveillance is being used here?

Identify the first step in any electronic evidence collection process.

Experts recommend that invigilation must continue:

Which investigation technique usually does not work well in kickback situations?

Characteristics of invigilation include which of the following?

Which of the following statements is FALSE?

What is invigilation?

Which of the following is the last step in an investigation?

Which of the following is a form of surveillance that is usually only available to law enforcement officers?

The two primary checksum methods used today are:

Which of the following is NOT a method for theft investigation?

Identify the best pattern/order to go about a theft investigation.

The Nature of Fraud

Why People Commit Fraud

Fighting Fraud: an Overview

Preventing Fraud

Recognizing the Symptoms of Fraud

Data-Driven Fraud Detection

Investigating Concealment

Conversion Investigation Methods

Inquiry Methods and Fraud Reports

Financial Statement Fraud

Revenue- and Inventory-Related Financial Statement Frauds

Liability,asset,and Inadequate Disclosure Frauds

Fraud Against Organizations

Consumer Fraud

Bankruptcy, divorce, and Tax Fraud

Fraud in E-Commerce

Legal Follow-Up

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Exam 7: Investigating Theft Acts

When investigating fraud,investigators should usually interview suspects:

Concealment investigative techniques do not work well in kickback situations.Why?

Which of the following observations concerning physical evidence is TRUE?

A(n)_______ is a calculation (using encryption technologies)based on the contents of a disk or file.They are engineered so that even small changes in the source data will produce significantly different checksum results.

A(n)____ is a tool for explicitly considering all aspects of the fraud and for establishing fraud theories.

Electronic surveillance may have only limited value in the investigation of employee frauds and many other white-collar crimes.Why?

Undercover operations should be used only when:

Subjects of covert operations are protected against unreasonable breaches of privacy under the ______ of the constitution.

An investigator locates the scene that should be observed,anticipates the action that is most likely to occur at the scene,and keeps detailed notes on all activities involving the suspect.Which type of surveillance is being used here?

Identify the first step in any electronic evidence collection process.

Experts recommend that invigilation must continue:

Which investigation technique usually does not work well in kickback situations?

Characteristics of invigilation include which of the following?

Which of the following statements is FALSE?

What is invigilation?

Which of the following is the last step in an investigation?

Which of the following is a form of surveillance that is usually only available to law enforcement officers?

The two primary checksum methods used today are:

Which of the following is NOT a method for theft investigation?

Identify the best pattern/order to go about a theft investigation.

The Nature of Fraud

Why People Commit Fraud

Fighting Fraud: an Overview

Preventing Fraud

Recognizing the Symptoms of Fraud

Data-Driven Fraud Detection

Investigating Concealment

Conversion Investigation Methods

Inquiry Methods and Fraud Reports

Financial Statement Fraud

Revenue- and Inventory-Related Financial Statement Frauds

Liability,asset,and Inadequate Disclosure Frauds

Fraud Against Organizations

Consumer Fraud

Bankruptcy, divorce, and Tax Fraud

Fraud in E-Commerce

Legal Follow-Up

Filters