ACFE CFE-Investigation Exam - Topic 5 Question 81 Discussion

Actual exam question for ACFE's CFE-Investigation exam

Question #: 81
Topic #: 5

Rachel, a fraud suspect, has decided to confess to Linda, a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE). In obtaining a verbal confession from Rachel. Linda should obtain all of the following items of information EXCEPT:

AThe approximate beginning and end dates of the fraud

BA statement from Rachel that her conduct was an accident

CA general estimate of the amount of money involved

DRachel's motive for the offense

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Suggested Answer: D

by Kristeen at Mar 08, 2024, 07:21 AM

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Flo

3 months ago

I thought motives were key in understanding the fraud.

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Fabiola

3 months ago

The dates and amounts are way more crucial than her motive.

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Jeanice

4 months ago

Wait, why wouldn't you want to know the motive? Seems important!

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Alisha

4 months ago

Totally agree, motives can be subjective.

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Ellsworth

4 months ago

Rachel's motive isn't always necessary for a confession.

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Jennie

4 months ago

I recall a practice question where motive was emphasized, but I can't remember if it was essential for the confession itself.

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Veta

5 months ago

I think C is important too, but I wonder if D might be less critical in a verbal confession.

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Stefany

5 months ago

I'm not sure about B. I feel like a confession should focus on the facts rather than if it was an accident or not.

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Felton

5 months ago

I remember we discussed the importance of getting a clear timeline of the fraud, so I think A is definitely needed.

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Carma

5 months ago

This is a tricky one. I'm torn between A and D, but I think the best answer is D - Rachel's motive for the offense. Linda doesn't necessarily need to know the specific motive to get a complete confession.

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Lilli

5 months ago

Okay, I think I've got this. The question is asking about what Linda should NOT obtain, so the correct answer must be the one piece of information that is not essential for a complete confession. I'm going to go with B - a statement that the conduct was an accident.

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Lezlie

5 months ago

Hmm, I'm a bit confused on this one. The options seem pretty similar, so I'll have to carefully read through each one to determine which piece of information Linda should NOT obtain.

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Henriette

5 months ago

This question seems pretty straightforward. I think the key is to focus on what information Linda, the CFE, should NOT obtain from Rachel during the confession.

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Freeman

5 months ago

Alright, I think I've got a handle on this. Based on the options, it seems like "Reviewable Items" is likely the sum of all the different document types that the Case Admin needs to review, including emails, attachments, and any other related items. I'll go with option C as my best guess.

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Hershel

5 months ago

I think the second line of defense is more focused on monitoring and responding to incidents, so option C seems like the best fit.

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Louis

5 months ago

Okay, let's see here. Deploying the latest OS patches could help, but that's more about general security than specifically preventing configuration changes. I'm leaning towards the mandatory access control option.

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Vilma

5 months ago

Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. The question is asking for a partial PRI configuration, but I'm not sure which of these options would achieve that. I'll need to think through the details carefully.

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Precious

5 months ago

I think XML and XML Schema are related to labels and structure, so maybe they are industry standards.

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Willow

10 months ago

Option B? 'Accident'? Come on, Rachel, we all know you're not that clumsy with the fraud. Own up to it and give Linda the whole nine yards!

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My

9 months ago

D) Rachel's motive for the offense

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Melissia

9 months ago

C) A general estimate of the amount of money involved

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Garry

9 months ago

A) The approximate beginning and end dates of the fraud

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Jeanice

10 months ago

This is a no-brainer. Rachel's not getting off the hook that easily. Confession time, no excuses allowed!

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Barbra

10 months ago

Haha, 'accident'? Yeah, right. Rachel's not going to fool Linda the CFE with that one. Gotta go with C on this one.

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Tamekia

9 months ago

C) A general estimate of the amount of money involved

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Marnie

9 months ago

C) A general estimate of the amount of money involved

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Gilbert

9 months ago

B) A statement from Rachel that her conduct was an accident

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Mitsue

9 months ago

B) A statement from Rachel that her conduct was an accident

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Aron

10 months ago

A) The approximate beginning and end dates of the fraud

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Roselle

10 months ago

A) The approximate beginning and end dates of the fraud

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Graciela

10 months ago

I agree, the confession is the key here. No need to give Rachel a way out by asking about it being an accident. Let's go for the full scoop on the fraud!

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Skye

11 months ago

Option B is definitely the one to avoid. We need to get a clear admission of guilt, not excuses. The other options are spot on for gathering the crucial details.

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