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ACFE CFE-Investigation Exam - Topic 5 Question 81 Discussion

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:
D) Rachel's motive for the offense
A) The approximate beginning and end dates of the fraud
B) A statement from Rachel that her conduct was an accident
C) A general estimate of the amount of money involved

ACFE CFE-Investigation Exam - Topic 5 Question 81 Discussion

Actual exam question for ACFE's CFE-Investigation exam
Question #: 81
Topic #: 5
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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:

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Flo
6 months ago
I thought motives were key in understanding the fraud.
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Fabiola
6 months ago
The dates and amounts are way more crucial than her motive.
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Jeanice
7 months ago
Wait, why wouldn't you want to know the motive? Seems important!
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Alisha
7 months ago
Totally agree, motives can be subjective.
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Ellsworth
7 months ago
Rachel's motive isn't always necessary for a confession.
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Jennie
7 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
8 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
8 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
8 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
8 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
8 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
8 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
8 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
8 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
8 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
8 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
8 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
8 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
1 year 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
12 months ago
D) Rachel's motive for the offense
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Melissia
12 months ago
C) A general estimate of the amount of money involved
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Garry
1 year ago
A) The approximate beginning and end dates of the fraud
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Jeanice
1 year 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
1 year 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
1 year ago
C) A general estimate of the amount of money involved
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Marnie
1 year ago
C) A general estimate of the amount of money involved
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Gilbert
1 year ago
B) A statement from Rachel that her conduct was an accident
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Mitsue
1 year ago
B) A statement from Rachel that her conduct was an accident
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Aron
1 year ago
A) The approximate beginning and end dates of the fraud
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Roselle
1 year ago
A) The approximate beginning and end dates of the fraud
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Graciela
1 year 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
1 year 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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Marguerita
1 year ago
D) Rachel's motive for the offense
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Margret
1 year ago
C) A general estimate of the amount of money involved
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Paola
1 year ago
A) The approximate beginning and end dates of the fraud
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Soledad
1 year ago
But I don't think Linda needs to ask for a statement from Rachel that her conduct was an accident.
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Shizue
1 year ago
I agree, that information is crucial for the investigation.
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Leanna
1 year ago
I think Linda should definitely ask for the approximate beginning and end dates of the fraud.
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