Exam Information
The examination is based upon 15 major content areas. Each of the content areas is briefly described and followed by an outline of the topics included in the area. In addition, the number of test items devoted to each major content area is noted. The examination is composed of 160 items. (140 scored items, 20 research items) Performance on the research items do not affect your score. The research items are not identified.
1. Preparation and Interview Setting
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(12 Questions) |
| 2. Legal Aspects |
(13 Questions) |
| 3. False Confessions |
(6 Questions) |
| 4. Interpretation of Behavior |
(15 Questions) |
| 5. Accusations |
(8 Questions) |
| 6. Showing Understanding/Rationalization/Themes |
(9 Questions) |
| 7. Assumptive Question |
(6 Questions) |
| 8. Enticement Question/Baiting Question |
(6 Questions) |
| 9. Denials/Backing Out |
(12 Questions) |
| 10. Statements |
(10 Questions) |
| 11. Telephone Interview |
(7 Questions) |
| 12. Fact Gathering/Cognitive Interviews |
(12 Questions) |
| 13. Sexual Harassment Interviewing |
(8 Questions) |
| 14. Behavioral Interviews |
(8 Questions) |
| 15. Field Interviews |
(8 Questions) |
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140 Total Questions |
A number of categories overlap into other areas. There are 3 types of questions asked on the exam (Recall, Application & Analysis). A 95 raw score (69.5%) is the cut score to earn the CFI designation.
