Probing Questions

question 45

Multiple Choice

Probing questions:

• A) should be avoided, since they may make the interviewee feel that he/she is being interrogated.
• B) are not used when interviewing business professionals since the questioning should be strictly limited to understanding the system and business situation.
• C) are used to clarify, draw out, and expand on the interviewee's point.
• D) should be done using an investigative/reporter approach.

Distinguish between different types of accounts and their reporting on financial statements.

Grasp the concept and purpose of internal control within a company.

Identify and list company policies that would strengthen internal control.

Understand the adjustments needed for reconciling the book and bank statements.

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Definitions:

Antisocial Personality Disorder

A mental health condition characterized by a long-term pattern of manipulating, exploiting, or violating the rights of others.

Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder

A personality disorder characterized by a pervasive pattern of preoccupation with orderliness, perfectionism, and control, without the presence of true obsessions and compulsions found in OCD.

Traits

Relatively stable patterns of thought, feeling, or behavior that characterize an individual.

States

Temporary patterns of thought, feeling, or behavior.