CFE-Law Free Practice Test

Claude stole a large amount of cash from his employer and then deposited the funds into a domestic bank account Next, he wired the illicit funds to a foreign bank account and engaged m several other transactions using foreign accounts to make them difficult to trace Finally, he transferred the funds back to a domestic account and then spent the money. Which of the following actions was the layering stage of Claude's money laundering scheme?

1. A. When he first deposited the funds into a domestic account
2. B. When he first stole the cash from his employer
3. C. When he moved the funds through several transactions using foreign accounts
4. D. When he spent the money

Correct Answer: C

The MAIN PURPOSE for maintaining the chain of custody on an item of evidence is to

1. A. Establish that the evidence has not been altered or changed from the time it was collected through its production in court
2. B. Verify that the item of evidence has only been handled by court officials prior to its production m court.
3. C. event opposing parties from accessing evidence without a court order
4. D. Eliminate re need to authenticate the item of evidence in court

Correct Answer: A

All of the following are methods of pretrial civil discovery commonly found in common law jurisdictions EXCEPT:

1. A. Affidavits of documents or records
2. B. Written examinations
3. C. Injunctions
4. D. Oral examinations

Correct Answer: C

Which of the following is the MOST ACCURATE statement about the litigation privilege in common law jurisdictions?

1. A. The primary purpose of the litigation privilege is to protect confidential communications between a client and the client's legal representative
2. B. The litigation privilege only protects documents and materials prepared by an attorney
3. C. The litigation privilege applies only while a trial is underway
4. D. The litigation privilege applies only to documents and materials prepared in anticipation of litigation

Correct Answer: A

Which of the following is NOT an element that must be proven to establish a penury offense?

1. A. The defendant made a false statement that was material
2. B. The defendant made a false statement white under oath.
3. C. The defendant made the statement with knowledge of its falsity
4. D. The defendant made a false statement in a court of law.

Correct Answer: D