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ACFE CFE-Investigation Exam - Topic 4 Question 75 Discussion

Lisa, a fraud examiner at a private company, receives an anonymous call from a potential whistleblower. The whistleblower is hesitant to reveal their identity but will do so if it can be Kept fully confidential. Which of the following statements is MOST ACCURATE?
D) Lisa may promise the whistleblower full confidentiality, even if she knows her statement is untrue, because the lie is ultimately beneficial to her employer.
A) Lisa may offer the whistleblower full confidentiality because they are not a suspect
B) Lisa should explain that she will try her best to keep the whistleblower's identity confidential.
C) Lisa should state that she will not be able to keep the whistleblower's identity confidential because all information must be disclosed to management

ACFE CFE-Investigation Exam - Topic 4 Question 75 Discussion

Actual exam question for ACFE's CFE-Investigation exam
Question #: 75
Topic #: 4
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Lisa, a fraud examiner at a private company, receives an anonymous call from a potential whistleblower. The whistleblower is hesitant to reveal their identity but will do so if it can be Kept fully confidential. Which of the following statements is MOST ACCURATE?

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by Helaine at Oct 20, 2023, 09:22 PM

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Art
6 months ago
B seems like the best option, honesty is key!
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Danica
7 months ago
I don't think she should promise anything she can't deliver.
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Delmy
7 months ago
Wait, can she really keep it confidential at all?
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Britt
7 months ago
Totally agree, she should explain her limitations.
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Frederica
7 months ago
Lisa can't guarantee full confidentiality, that's risky.
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Nidia
7 months ago
I vaguely recall that offering full confidentiality can be risky, especially if management needs to know. I think option C sounds right, but I’m not entirely sure.
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Tequila
8 months ago
I’m a bit confused about whether Lisa can promise confidentiality at all. I thought there were legal limits to what she could say.
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Gearldine
8 months ago
I think we practiced a similar question where the examiner had to balance confidentiality and legal obligations. I feel like option B might be the best choice here.
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Kris
8 months ago
I remember discussing the importance of confidentiality in whistleblower cases, but I'm not sure if Lisa can guarantee it completely.
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Erasmo
8 months ago
I think Option A is the right answer. The whistleblower is not a suspect, so the examiner should be able to offer them full confidentiality.
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Hollis
8 months ago
Option B seems like the safest approach. Promising full confidentiality when you can't guarantee it could get the examiner in trouble.
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Casandra
8 months ago
Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. I'll need to review the relevant laws and company policies on whistleblower confidentiality before deciding.
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Meghann
8 months ago
This seems like a tricky question. I'll need to carefully consider the options and think about the ethical obligations of a fraud examiner.
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Lynsey
8 months ago
Hmm, I'm not sure if this is open-ended or close-ended. I'll have to think carefully about how to structure my answer.
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Maryann
8 months ago
It feels like there was a practice question about access lists and subnets where this format confused me! I hope I pick the right one this time.
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Beatriz
8 months ago
I think the answer might be SD-WAN, but I'm not entirely sure. We studied it in relation to Viptela.
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Joanne
8 months ago
I'm a little confused by the wording of the question. Does it want me to do both steps or just one of the options? I'll double-check the instructions.
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Tiara
1 year ago
I know it's a tricky situation, but Lisa should definitely go with option B. She's not a magician, so she can't promise the full confidentiality the whistleblower wants. Honesty is the best policy, even if it's not the easiest path.
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Whitley
1 year ago
Whoa, option D is a big no-no! Promising confidentiality when you know you can't keep it is a serious breach of ethics. Lisa should never lie, even if it benefits her employer. That's a fast track to getting fired... or worse.
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Paulene
11 months ago
D) Honesty and integrity are key in maintaining trust with potential whistleblowers.
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Tamera
11 months ago
C) It's important for Lisa to follow ethical guidelines in handling sensitive information.
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Tenesha
12 months ago
B) The whistleblower's trust is crucial for a successful investigation.
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Whitney
12 months ago
A) Lisa should explain that she will try her best to keep the whistleblower's identity confidential.
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Phyliss
1 year ago
Option C is the way to go. Lisa has to be honest and let the whistleblower know that their identity can't be kept confidential. No point in building false expectations, even if it's the 'nice' thing to do.
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Otis
1 year ago
Confidentiality is crucial for whistleblowers, so I'd go with option A. Lisa shouldn't sacrifice that just because the whistleblower isn't a formal suspect. Unless she's Sherlock Holmes, of course.
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Horace
1 year ago
B) Absolutely, it's important for Lisa to assure the whistleblower that their identity will be protected.
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Sonia
1 year ago
A) That's true, confidentiality is key for whistleblowers to come forward without fear of retaliation.
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Gerardo
1 year ago
B) Lisa should explain that she will try her best to keep the whistleblower's identity confidential.
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Son
1 year ago
A) Lisa may offer the whistleblower full confidentiality because they are not a suspect
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Franchesca
1 year ago
Hmm, this seems like a tricky ethical situation. I think option B is the most accurate - Lisa should be upfront that she'll try her best to keep the whistleblower's identity confidential, but can't make any absolute guarantees.
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Ryan
1 year ago
But wouldn't it be unethical for Lisa to lie to the whistleblower?
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Carli
1 year ago
I disagree, I believe the answer is D.
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Ryan
1 year ago
I think the answer is B.
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