ACFE CFE-Fraud-Prevention-and-Deterrence Exam - Topic 1 Question 116 Discussion

Actual exam question for ACFE's CFE-Fraud-Prevention-and-Deterrence exam

Question #: 116
Topic #: 1

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[Fraud Risk Management]

Which of the following is FALSE regarding a background check policy for employees?

AWhen verifying past employment, management should only ask previous employers to verify the dates the candidate was employed.

BAt a minimum, management should conduct a background check on any candidate who will have constant access to cash, checks, and credit card numbers, or other easily stolen items.

CWhere permitted by law, management should run a background check on any existing employee who is being promoted to a position that includes access to sensitive or valuable company resources, even if a background check was run on the individual at the time of hire

DAs part of the screening process, management should contact the references provided by the job candidate.

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

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Almeta

14 days ago

C) Absolutely, better safe than sorry when it comes to promotions.

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Dell

20 days ago

B) Definitely, you can't be too careful with sensitive company resources.

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Leonor

25 days ago

A) Seriously? That's the most basic thing to verify in a background check.

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Glory

30 days ago

I know contacting references is standard, so D seems correct, but I wonder if there are exceptions to that rule.

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Deja

1 month ago

I feel like we had a practice question about promoting employees and running checks again, so I think C might be true, but I'm not completely confident.

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Galen

1 month ago

I think option B makes sense because anyone handling cash should definitely be checked, but I can't recall if it's a strict requirement.

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Delbert

2 months ago

I remember discussing the importance of thorough background checks in class, but I'm not sure if verifying only employment dates is enough.

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Jose

2 months ago

Ah, this is a good one. I remember discussing background check policies in class. I'll draw on that knowledge to systematically evaluate each answer choice and identify the one that doesn't align with recommended practices.

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Annice

2 months ago

I'm a little unsure about this one. Background check policies can be complex, with lots of legal and practical considerations. I'll need to read the question carefully and try to apply my understanding of best practices.

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Mitzie

2 months ago

Okay, let's see. I think the key here is to focus on what a comprehensive background check should include. I'll need to weigh the pros and cons of each option to determine which one is false.

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Fernanda

2 months ago

Hmm, this is a tricky one. I'll need to really think through each answer choice and make sure I understand the nuances of a proper background check policy. I don't want to miss any important details.

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Lashaunda

2 months ago

I'm pretty confident I can handle this question. The key is to look for the statement that is false regarding a background check policy. I'll carefully review each option and eliminate the ones that are true.

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