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ACFE CFE-Investigation Exam - Topic 4 Question 121 Discussion

Which of the following is the LEAST ACCURATE statement about seizing a computer for examination?
B) When seizing a computer that is running, it is acceptable for a fraud examiner to review the files contained on the machine prior to seizing it.
A) When taking a computer for examination, if the computer is off. it should remain off when it is removed.
C) Before removing a computer system from a scene for further analysis, it is important to document the system's setup with photographs or diagrams.
D) When seizing a computer for examination, the seizing party should took around the area for passwords because many people leave passwords near their computers

ACFE CFE-Investigation Exam - Topic 4 Question 121 Discussion

Actual exam question for ACFE's CFE-Investigation exam
Question #: 121
Topic #: 4
[All CFE-Investigation Questions]

Which of the following is the LEAST ACCURATE statement about seizing a computer for examination?

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Suggested Answer: B

The manual states:

''When seizing a computer that is running, the party seizing the system should not, in most situations, search the computer for evidence because doing so might damage and taint relevant evidence.''

Thus, B is the least accurate statement.


by Alyce at Mar 06, 2026, 04:00 AM

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Marsha
11 hours ago
D seems off too. Not all people leave passwords out.
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Na
6 days ago
C is important too, but I feel A is misleading. Off means off, right?
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Sue
11 days ago
Agreed, B is risky. It could alter evidence.
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Gerald
16 days ago
I think B is the least accurate. You shouldn't review files before seizing.
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Leota
21 days ago
I think D is a common misconception. Not everyone does that!
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Ryan
26 days ago
A and C are solid practices, but D seems a bit sketchy.
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Alaine
2 months ago
Wait, people actually leave passwords around? That's surprising!
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Ludivina
3 months ago
Totally agree, B is a big no-no.
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Tuyet
3 months ago
B is definitely the least accurate. You can't just browse files before seizing!
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Marta
3 months ago
D) sounds a bit far-fetched. Who does that?
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Dominga
3 months ago
Wait, people actually leave passwords around? That's surprising!
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Tish
3 months ago
C) makes sense, documentation is key.
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Evette
3 months ago
Totally agree, B) is a big no-no. You can't tamper with evidence.
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Shala
4 months ago
A) is definitely the least accurate. You can't just leave it off!
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Ty
4 months ago
I’m confused about option A; I thought it was okay to turn off a computer if it was running, but maybe it should stay off to avoid data loss?
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Alaine
4 months ago
I practiced a similar question where documenting the setup was emphasized, so I think option C is definitely accurate.
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Elly
4 months ago
I'm not entirely sure, but I feel like option D could also be misleading. It seems a bit unprofessional to just look for passwords lying around.
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Krystal
4 months ago
I think option B might be the least accurate because I remember reading that you shouldn't access files before seizing the computer.
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