CFE – Investigation — Question 44

When a fraud examiner is conducting an examination and is in the process of collecting documents, the fraud examiner should:

Answer options

• A. Organize all the documents obtained in chronological order.
• B. Establish a document database early in the investigation.
• C. Dust all physical key documents for fingerprints.
• D. Make copies of originals and leave the originals where they were found.

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is A because organizing documents chronologically helps in analyzing the timeline of events related to the fraud. Options B and C are less effective for immediate examination and documentation, while D could compromise the integrity of the evidence by not securing the originals.