ACFE CFE-Financial-Transactions-and-Fraud-Schemes Exam - Topic 3 Question 120 Discussion

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Question #: 120
Topic #: 3

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_________ is defined as a person who works for the victim organization and who is primary culprit

APrincipal perpetrator

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Suggested Answer: A

by Elenor at Jan 05, 2026, 05:16 AM

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Chandra

1 month ago

Definitely A. It fits the description perfectly.

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Noel

1 month ago

I feel confident about that answer. Clear definition.

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Nickolas

1 month ago

Yeah, I agree. It's the main person responsible.

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Kristian

2 months ago

I think it's A) Principal perpetrator. Makes sense.

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Nadine

2 months ago

Yup, principal perpetrator is spot on!

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Dexter

2 months ago

I thought it could also mean someone who just assists?

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Marti

2 months ago

Wait, are we sure that's the only definition?

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Louvenia

2 months ago

Totally agree, that's the right term!

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Susana

2 months ago

That's definitely the principal perpetrator.

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Yong

3 months ago

Principal perpetrator, easy peasy. Now, what's the best way to catch these "principal perpetrators" in the act?

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Lang

3 months ago

Haha, "principal perpetrator" - sounds like a villain from a spy movie! But it's the right term here.

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Brande

3 months ago

Principal perpetrator, no doubt about it. Gotta know your cybersecurity terminology!

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Dudley

4 months ago

Definitely principal perpetrator. That's the textbook definition for the insider who commits the crime.

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Mireya

4 months ago

Principal perpetrator is the correct answer. It's the most accurate term for the person described in the question.

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Gerald

4 months ago

Yeah, I recall discussing this in class. "Principal perpetrator" seems to be the standard term for someone who is both an insider and the main culprit.

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Rikki

4 months ago

I'm a bit confused. Is "Principal perpetrator" definitely the right term? I feel like there might be other options that could fit.

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Carin

4 months ago

I remember a similar question about roles in cybercrime, and I think "Principal perpetrator" fits here too.

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Nenita

5 months ago

I think the answer might be "Principal perpetrator," but I'm not completely sure. It sounds familiar from our last review session.

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Jamal

5 months ago

This looks like a classic terminology question. I'll draw on the key concepts we covered in class to reason through the right definition for "principal perpetrator."

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Sunny

5 months ago

I'm a little confused by the wording of this question. Let me re-read it carefully and think through the possible answers before selecting one.

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Agustin

5 months ago

Okay, I've got this. The "principal perpetrator" is the key term they're asking about, so I'll focus on understanding that definition and how it differs from other types of insiders.

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Maile

5 months ago

Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. I'll need to review my notes on insider threats and perpetrator types to make sure I understand the nuances here.

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Buck

5 months ago

This seems like a straightforward question about the definition of a key term. I'll start by thinking through the key concepts and then eliminate the wrong answers.

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Joaquin

26 days ago

I think it's the principal perpetrator.

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