Question 1

Assessment questions seek to:
A)gain an admission.
B)find out specific details related to the fraud.
C)establish credibility of the respondent.
D)obtain facts previously unknown.

Accepted Answer

C

Question 2

Which of the following is the last attempt of the affected group to return to the previous psychological equilibrium while reacting to a crisis?
A)Depression
B)Anger
C)Rationalization
D)Acceptance

Accepted Answer

C

Question 3

The most effective theme of interviewing is:
A)That help is being sought.
B)The motive for committing the fraud.
C)The fraud and how it evolved.
D)The suspect's involvement in the fraud.

Accepted Answer

The most effective theme of interviewing is that help is being sought. This is because it creates a positive and supportive environment in which the suspect is more likely to be forthcoming with information.

Question 4

Which is NOT a verbal clue that would place suspicion on an interviewee?
A)Frequent reference to good character
B)Eagerness to end the interview
C)Avoidance of emotionally charged terms
D)Answering with a question

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which is NOT a verbal clue that...

Question 5

Which of the following is a characteristic of a good interviewer?
A)One who interrupts respondents as key issues are introduced
B)One who is able to get others to open up and share information
C)One who interviews in a highly formal/professional manner
D)One who indicates the expected answer during questioning

Accepted Answer

A good interviewer should be skilled in getting other people to open up and share their thoughts and opinions. Interrupting respondents, using a highly formal/professional manner, or indicating the expected answer during questioning are not desirable characteristics of a good interviewer.

Question 6

While reacting to crisis,an individual usually becomes withdrawn,uncooperative,or embarrassed in the ____ stage.
A)Denial
B)Anger
C)Rationalization
D)Depression

Accepted Answer

In the depression stage, individuals often become withdrawn, uncooperative, or embarrassed as they process their emotions and the reality of the crisis.

Question 7

Which of the following is the last stage in the model for understanding an individual's reaction to crisis?
A)Depression
B)Anger
C)Rationalization
D)Acceptance

Accepted Answer

According to the model proposed by Elisabeth Kubler-Ross, the stages of reaction to crisis include denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance. Acceptance is the final stage in this model.

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a good interview?
A)The interview is of sufficient length and depth to get relevant facts
B)The interview focuses on pertinent information
C)The interview is conducted as far away from the event as possible
D)The interviewer includes extraneous facts

Accepted Answer

Conducting an interview as far away from the event as possible is not a characteristic of a good interview. In fact, conducting an interview closer to the event may result in more accurate and detailed information. The other options (A, B, and D) are all characteristics of a good interview, such as obtaining relevant information and avoiding irrelevant information.

Question 9

Which of the following is something that an interviewee might do or feel while in the denial phase?
A)Insult, harm, or slander the interviewer
B)Attempt to justify the act of the fraud
C)Become sad, withdrawn, or lose interest in the environment
D)Failure to comprehend what has been said

Accepted Answer

In the denial phase, an interviewee might fail to comprehend what has been said as they are not ready to accept the reality of the situation.

Question 10

Which of the following is NOT a good thing to do during an interview?
A)Conduct the interview in private
B)Establish the purpose of the interview
C)Interview more than one person at once
D)Get a commitment for assistance

Accepted Answer

Interviewing more than one person at once can be confusing and difficult to manage, and may also make some interviewees feel uncomfortable or overlooked. It is better to conduct individual interviews privately to allow for focused attention on each candidate. Choices A, B, and D are all good practices during an interview. Conducting the interview in private allows for open and honest communication between the interviewer and interviewee, establishing the purpose of the interview sets clear expectations and helps both parties stay on track, and getting a commitment for assistance allows for follow-up communication and continued engagement.

Question 11

What is meant by calibrating?
A)The use of interpersonal space to convey meaning.
B)Process of observing behavior before critical questions are asked.
C)The strongest response to a threatened ego.
D)Reinforcement of the confessor's decision.

Accepted Answer

Calibrating refers to the process of observing behavior and creating a baseline before asking critical questions. This helps the confessor to establish what is normal behavior, which can aid in detecting deception or inconsistencies in responses. The other choices are not related to the concept of calibrating.

Question 12

Which of the following practices should interviewers avoid?
A)Taking detailed notes.
B)Taping the interview with permission.
C)Maintaining eye contact.
D)Documenting the results.

Accepted Answer

Interviewers should avoid taking detailed notes during an interview as it may distract them from actively listening to the candidate and building rapport. Instead, they can make brief notes of key points to remember later or after the interview is finished. Taping the interview with permission, maintaining eye contact, and documenting the results are all acceptable and common practices in job interviews.

Question 13

Interviewers can control the length of time after respondents finish a sentence before they pose another question.What is this called?
A)Theme development
B)Manipulator
C)Admission-seeking
D)Silent probe

Accepted Answer

This is called a silent probe, where the interviewer waits in silence for a few seconds before asking the next question to allow the respondent to fully answer the previous question and potentially provide additional information.

Question 14

The use of body movement to convey meaning is
A)Proxemic communication.
B)Kinetic communication.
C)Chronemic communication.
D)Paralinguistic communication.

Accepted Answer

The use of body movement to convey meaning is referred to as kinetic communication. This includes gestures, facial expressions, posture, and other body movements that convey emotions, intentions, and attitudes.

Question 15

Which of the following is the correct sequence of reaction to a crisis?
A)Denial, anger, rationalization, depression, acceptance
B)Rationalization, anger, depression, acceptance, denial
C)Denial, depression, anger, rationalization, acceptance
D)Rationalization, depression, anger, denial, acceptance

Accepted Answer

The correct sequence of reaction to a crisis, as per the Kübler-Ross model, is Denial, Anger, Bargaining, Depression, and Acceptance. Although the choices provided do not exactly match the Kübler-Ross stages (since "rationalization" and "bargaining" are not used consistently), option A most closely aligns with the general progression from denial to acceptance, substituting "rationalization" for what might otherwise be considered "bargaining" in the original model.

Question 16

Most nonverbal clues fall into one of four categories.Which is NOT one of those categories?
A)Paralinguistics
B)Kinetics
C)Catharsis
D)Proxemics

Accepted Answer

The four categories of nonverbal clues are paralinguistics, kinetics, proxemics, and artifacts. "Catharsis" is not a category of nonverbal communication.

Question 17

Interviewers who use pacing are employing a form of ____.
A)Kinetic communication.
B)Paralinguistic communication.
C)Chronemic communication.
D)Proxemic communication.

Accepted Answer

Pacing involves the speed at which someone speaks, and is a type of chronemic communication which relates to the use of time in communication. Kinetic communication refers to body movements, paralinguistic communication involves nonverbal vocal cues such as tone and pitch, and proxemic communication involves the use of space in communication.

Question 18

Which of the following is the most common inquiry method?
A)Graphology
B)Pencil-and-paper tests
C)Interviewing
D)Polygraphs

Accepted Answer

Interviewing is the most common method of inquiry used in various fields, including psychology, sociology, and journalism. It involves face-to-face conversation between the researcher or interviewer and the respondent or interviewee, where questions are asked and answered depending on the purpose of the inquiry. Graphology, pencil-and-paper tests, and polygraphs are also methods of inquiry, but they are less common compared to interviewing.

Question 19

Interviewers should demonstrate all but which characteristic during interviews?
A)Be businesslike
B)Politeness toward the perpetrator
C)Courtesy
D)Admiration of the perpetrator

Accepted Answer

Interviewers should not show admiration of the perpetrator during interviews as it can undermine the seriousness of the situation and compromise the credibility of the investigation. It is important for interviewers to remain objective and neutral to gain the trust of the perpetrator and obtain accurate information.

Question 20

During which stage of the reactionary process is the most useful time to interview individuals who are dealing with fraud?
A)acceptance
B)bargaining
C)depression
D)anger

Accepted Answer

During the acceptance stage, individuals are more likely to have processed their emotions and be willing to provide information about their experience with fraud. In contrast, during the bargaining, depression, and anger stages, they may still be dealing with their emotions and may not be as open or forthcoming in an interview.

Quiz 10: Inquiry Methods and Fraud Reports

Assessment questions seek to:

Which of the following is the last attempt of the affected group to return to the previous psychological equilibrium while reacting to a crisis?

The most effective theme of interviewing is:

Which is NOT a verbal clue that would place suspicion on an interviewee?

Which of the following is a characteristic of a good interviewer?

While reacting to crisis,an individual usually becomes withdrawn,uncooperative,or embarrassed in the ____ stage.

Which of the following is the last stage in the model for understanding an individual's reaction to crisis?

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a good interview?

Which of the following is something that an interviewee might do or feel while in the denial phase?

Which of the following is NOT a good thing to do during an interview?

What is meant by calibrating?

Which of the following practices should interviewers avoid?

Interviewers can control the length of time after respondents finish a sentence before they pose another question.What is this called?

The use of body movement to convey meaning is

Which of the following is the correct sequence of reaction to a crisis?

Most nonverbal clues fall into one of four categories.Which is NOT one of those categories?

Interviewers who use pacing are employing a form of ____.

Which of the following is the most common inquiry method?

Interviewers should demonstrate all but which characteristic during interviews?

During which stage of the reactionary process is the most useful time to interview individuals who are dealing with fraud?