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ACFE CFE-Investigation Exam - Topic 1 Question 122 Discussion

Which of the following is NOT one of the main limitations of conducting a search for public records using online databases?
A) Online records companies are difficult to find.
B) Fraud examiners must validate the accuracy of the records obtained online
C) The online record might only be a brief abstract of the original.
D) Fraud examiners often must search for public records in multiple jurisdictions.

ACFE CFE-Investigation Exam - Topic 1 Question 122 Discussion

Actual exam question for ACFE's CFE-Investigation exam
Question #: 122
Topic #: 1
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Which of the following is NOT one of the main limitations of conducting a search for public records using online databases?

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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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Elden
15 days ago
True, but I’m leaning towards B for sure.
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Detra
20 days ago
This question is confusing though.
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Mozell
25 days ago
Exactly, not a limitation of the search itself.
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Elden
1 month ago
I feel like B is just about finding the right sources.
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Detra
1 month ago
And validation is crucial too.
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Mozell
1 month ago
Right, jurisdictions can be tricky.
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Elden
2 months ago
But A and C are definitely issues.
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Detra
2 months ago
Agreed, B doesn't seem like a limitation.
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Mozell
2 months ago
I think B is the answer.
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Cecily
2 months ago
Totally agree with D), always double-check that info!
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Aliza
2 months ago
Wait, are people really having trouble finding public records companies?
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Jodi
2 months ago
C) is spot on, coverage really does vary.
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Jaclyn
4 months ago
I thought B) was true too, but maybe not?
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Maybelle
4 months ago
A) is definitely a limitation.
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Cammy
5 months 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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Emelda
5 months ago
I think C makes sense because we covered how different areas have varying levels of online records.
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Glory
5 months 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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Mary
5 months ago
I remember discussing how online searches can be limited by jurisdiction, so I think A might be a limitation.
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