ACFE CFE-Law Exam - Topic 4 Question 44 Discussion

Actual exam question for ACFE's CFE-Law exam

Question #: 44
Topic #: 4

Raj is an employee who works in a jurisdiction that prohibits unreasonable workplace searches and surveillance in areas or items where employees have a reasonable expectation of privacy. In which of the following is Raj MOST LIKELY to have a reasonable expectation of privacy?

AA backpack brought from home

BA filing cabinet in the office lobby

CA waste bin m the employee's office

DA company-issued tablet computer

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Suggested Answer: A

by Jacki at Aug 24, 2024, 06:07 PM

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Shalon

5 months ago

I’m not sure about the tablet; isn’t it company property?

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Mari

5 months ago

Filing cabinets in the lobby? No way that's private!

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Laurel

5 months ago

Wait, can a company really search a waste bin?

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Tarra

5 months ago

Totally agree, option A makes the most sense!

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Mickie

6 months ago

A backpack from home is definitely private.

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Otis

6 months ago

I keep mixing up the expectations for company property versus personal items. Is the tablet considered personal or company property?

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Tamar

6 months ago

I practiced a similar question where personal items were involved, and I think the backpack is the best choice here.

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Stephaine

6 months ago

I'm not so sure about the waste bin; I feel like it could be considered public since it's in the office.

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Mariann

6 months ago

I remember discussing reasonable expectations of privacy in class, and I think a personal backpack would definitely qualify.

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Gene

6 months ago

This is a tricky one. I'm not totally clear on how the law defines "reasonable expectation of privacy" in the workplace. I'll have to make an educated guess and hope I'm on the right track.

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Dannette

6 months ago

A backpack from home is definitely the most private option here. The other choices like a filing cabinet or waste bin are more public areas of the office. I'll go with A for this one.

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Latosha

6 months ago

Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. I need to think carefully about the differences between personal items, company equipment, and shared spaces in the office. The wording is tripping me up a bit.

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Mari

7 months ago

This seems like a straightforward question about reasonable expectation of privacy in the workplace. I'll focus on the key factors like the employee's personal belongings versus company property.

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Filiberto

7 months ago

Hmm, I'm not too sure about this one. I know Palo Alto has different firewall models, but I'm not familiar with the specifics of how they work with microservices. I'll have to think this through carefully.

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Rosio

2 years ago

Wait, a waste bin in the office? That's where I keep my secret stash of snacks. I mean, uh, important work documents. Yeah, that's it.

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Eileen

2 years ago

What about the waste bin in the employee's office? That's where I keep my snacks... I mean, important work documents.

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Sharika

2 years ago

I agree, personal items like a backpack are usually considered private.

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Tamra

2 years ago

I think Raj would have a reasonable expectation of privacy in his backpack brought from home.

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Antonette

2 years ago

I don't think so, company-issued devices are usually monitored by the employer.

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Adelle

2 years ago

The filing cabinet in the lobby? Come on, that's just asking to be rummaged through. Raj has no reasonable expectation of privacy there.

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Dong

2 years ago

D) A company-issued tablet computer

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Arlette

2 years ago

C) A waste bin in the employee's office

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Alex

2 years ago

B) A filing cabinet in the office lobby

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Glory

2 years ago

A) A backpack brought from home

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Bulah

2 years ago

A company-issued tablet? That's company property, not Raj's personal space. He should expect no privacy there.

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Thea

2 years ago

But what about the company-issued tablet computer? Wouldn't that also be private?

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Yoko

2 years ago

I agree with Kirk, personal items like a backpack should be private.

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Malcom

2 years ago

I'd say the waste bin in the employee's office is the most likely option. Who wants their boss snooping through their trash?

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Cassi

2 years ago

Yeah, I wouldn't want anyone going through my trash either.

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Jannette

2 years ago

C) A waste bin in the employee's office

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Vallie

2 years ago

I agree, the waste bin in the employee's office seems like the most private.

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Dorcas

2 years ago

A) A backpack brought from home

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Kirk

2 years ago

I think Raj would have a reasonable expectation of privacy with his backpack brought from home.

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Tammara

2 years ago

A backpack brought from home definitely has a reasonable expectation of privacy. Raj doesn't leave his personal belongings at the office.

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Juan

2 years ago

D) A company-issued tablet computer

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Geraldo

2 years ago

That's right, personal belongings have a reasonable expectation of privacy.

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Therese

2 years ago

A) A backpack brought from home

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