Exam CFE-Investigation Topic 3 Question 115 Discussion

Actual exam question for ACFE's CFE-Investigation exam
Question #: 115
Topic #: 3
During an interview with Alice, a suspect in an embezzlement case, the interviewer observes several signs of stress in Alice's behavior, such as shifting around in her chair, exhibiting shallow breathing, and occasionally stuttering during her replies. The interviewer should conclude that these symptoms are caused by deception.

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Signs of stress (e.g., shallow breathing, stuttering, shifting posture) do not automatically equal deception.
TheFraud Examiners Manualstates:
"Signs of stress do not always mean a subject is lying. An honest subject might feel stress simply by being questioned. Conclusions must be based on clusters of behavior and corroborating evidence, not a single indicator".

by Miranda at Mar 31, 2026, 09:06 AM

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