ACFE CFE-Law Exam - Topic 4 Question 71 Discussion

Actual exam question for ACFE's CFE-Law exam

Question #: 71
Topic #: 4

In common law jurisdictions failing to suspend routine destruction of electronic data can result in sanctions for failure to preserve relevant evidence

ATrue

BFalse

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Suggested Answer: B

by Jeanice at Mar 06, 2026, 09:12 AM

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Marshall

4 days ago

Yes, even routine destruction can lead to sanctions. Better safe than sorry!

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Bernardine

9 days ago

But what if it’s not relevant? Is it still a problem?

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Georgeanna

15 days ago

Agreed! If data is destroyed, it can't be retrieved.

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Cammy

20 days ago

I think it's A) True. Evidence preservation is crucial.

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Lelia

25 days ago

I feel the same. It's all about accountability.

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Harley

1 month ago

Definitely A) True. Sanctions can be severe.

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Lavera

1 month ago

Agreed! If data is destroyed, it can't be retrieved.

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Laticia

1 month ago

I think it's A) True. Evidence preservation is crucial.

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Dannie

2 months ago

I feel it's true. Sanctions can be serious if ignored.

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Annice

2 months ago

False. Routine destruction is often allowed.

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Tori

2 months ago

Agreed, true. Can't risk losing important data.

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Lili

2 months ago

I think it's true. Evidence preservation is crucial.

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Jackie

2 months ago

Sounds a bit extreme, are they really that strict?

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Kayleigh

2 months ago

This is definitely true, I've read about cases like this.

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Gracia

4 months ago

Wait, really? I had no idea that could lead to sanctions!

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Tawna

4 months ago

I disagree, I think it's more about intent.

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Sharika

4 months ago

True, it's all about preserving evidence!

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Tegan

4 months ago

Sounds fishy, are they really that strict?

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Sommer

5 months ago

This is a common issue in law, for sure.

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Natalie

5 months ago

Wait, really? I had no idea!

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Renea

5 months ago

I disagree, it seems a bit extreme.

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Carman

5 months ago

Totally true, gotta preserve that evidence!

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Rima

5 months ago

I’m a bit confused; I thought it depended on the jurisdiction, but maybe that’s just for specific cases?

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Herminia

5 months ago

I practiced a similar question last week, and I think the answer was true as well.

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Joye

6 months ago

I'm not entirely sure, but I feel like there was a case study that mentioned sanctions for not preserving data.

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Arlen

6 months ago

I think it's true because I remember reading about the duty to preserve evidence in my notes.

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