ACFE CFE-Investigation Exam - Topic 1 Question 122 Discussion

Actual exam question for ACFE's CFE-Investigation exam

Question #: 122
Topic #: 1

Which of the following is NOT one of the main limitations of conducting a search for public records using online databases?

AOnline records companies are difficult to find.

BFraud examiners must validate the accuracy of the records obtained online

CThe online record might only be a brief abstract of the original.

DFraud examiners often must search for public records in multiple jurisdictions.

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Suggested Answer: A

Limitations of online public record searches include:

Need to search multiple jurisdictions.

Records are often only abstracts.

Information must be verified for accuracy.There is no mention that online record vendors are ''difficult to find.'' In fact, many such vendors exist.

by Lakeesha at Apr 02, 2026, 03:16 AM

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10 days ago

D seems important too, but I can't recall if it was specifically mentioned as a limitation in our practice questions.

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15 days ago

I think C makes sense because we covered how different areas have varying levels of online records.

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20 days ago

I’m not sure about B; I feel like we talked about how many public records databases are actually pretty accessible.

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25 days ago

I remember discussing how online searches can be limited by jurisdiction, so I think A might be a limitation.

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