CFE-Law Free Practice Test

Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding criminal proceedings and discovery in adversarial jurisdictions?

1. A. Most criminal proceedings are divided into pretrial, investigative and trial phases
2. B. Parties typically cannot request evidence from each other until after the trial begins.
3. C. The majority of criminal discovery usually occurs before the trial begins.
4. D. The judge is the primary driver of the discovery process in criminal proceedings.

Correct Answer: D

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 one of the elements that the government must prove to establish a violation of a law criminalizing false statements to government agencies?

1. A. The government relied on the false statement
2. B. The defendant knew the statement was false
3. C. The defendant made a false statement
4. D. The false statement was material

Correct Answer: A

Which of the following statements concerning digital currencies, such as bitcoin, is MOST ACCURATE?

1. A. Digital currencies are subject to all of the same regulations as payments made through traditional financial institutions
2. B. Digital currencies are attractive to money launderers because payments often cross jurisdictional boundaries, making it difficult for authorities to pursue enforcement
3. C. Digital currencies are attractive to money launderers because they are a payment method that provides complete anonymity
4. D. Digital currencies are not typically used to launder money due to strict customer identification or recordkeeping requirements enforced in all jurisdictions

Correct Answer: B

Under the best practices listed in the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) Recommendations concerning large cash transactions with customers which of the following transactions would require a report to be Wed with the government?

1. A. A domestic credit card purchase of a piece of jewelry above the jurisdiction's designated threshold
2. B. A cash payment to a restaurant supplier for restaurant supplies above the jurisdiction's designated threshold
3. C. An international purchase of a small boat with a lump-sum cash payment below the jurisdiction's designated threshold
4. D. A lump-sum cash deposit to a bank above the jurisdiction's designated threshold

Correct Answer: D