ACFE CFE Exam - Topic 3 Question 75 Discussion

Actual exam question for ACFE's CFE exam

Question #: 75
Topic #: 3

The person or persons who have access to __________ are often the targets of unethical vendors seeking an advantage in the process.

ABid-splitting

BSealed bids

CGeneral purchasing

DTailor specifications

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Suggested Answer: B

by Verona at Mar 24, 2025, 07:03 AM

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Blondell

9 months ago

Tailor specifications? That’s a new one for me!

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Josephine

9 months ago

Totally agree, sealed bids are a big target!

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Murray

9 months ago

Bid-splitting is also a common tactic, though.

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Teri

9 months ago

Wait, are we sure it’s not general purchasing?

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Shawnta

9 months ago

Definitely sealed bids, they’re super sensitive.

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Corinne

10 months ago

"Tailor specifications" could be a possibility, but I feel like it doesn't fit as well as "sealed bids."

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Dana

10 months ago

I remember a practice question about bid-splitting, but I don't think that's the right answer here.

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Ashlyn

10 months ago

I'm not really sure, but "general purchasing" sounds too broad. I feel like it's something more specific.

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Antonio

10 months ago

I think it might be "sealed bids" since those are often confidential and could attract unethical behavior.

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Angella

11 months ago

Ah, I see what they're getting at. The people with access to the sealed bids would be the prime targets for unethical vendors. I'm going with B.

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Glory

11 months ago

Okay, let's see. The question is asking about unethical vendors trying to gain an advantage, so I'm guessing it has to do with the bidding process.

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Cheryl

11 months ago

Hmm, I'm not sure about this one. I'll have to think it through carefully.

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Lamar

11 months ago

This question seems straightforward, I think the answer is sealed bids.

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Eliseo

1 year ago

I think D) Tailor specifications could also be a target for unethical vendors seeking an advantage.

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Antonette

1 year ago

I'm not sure, but bid-splitting also sounds like a target for unethical vendors.

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Arthur

1 year ago

I agree with Leota, unethical vendors target those with access to sealed bids.

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Jovita

1 year ago

Bid-splitting? Nah, that's too simple. The real money's in the sealed bids, baby!

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Jovita

1 year ago

We need to be careful and make sure we tailor our specifications to avoid any shady business.

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Jestine

1 year ago

True, they'll do anything to get ahead, even if it means bid-splitting.

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Aaron

1 year ago

Yeah, but watch out for unethical vendors trying to take advantage of that.

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Grover

1 year ago

Sealed bids are where it's at. That's where the big bucks are.

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Leota

1 year ago

I think the answer is B) Sealed bids.

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Lisha

1 year ago

Tailor specifications? More like 'Tailor-made bribes', am I right? *wink wink*

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Ammie

1 year ago

General purchasing, obviously. I mean, who doesn't love a good old-fashioned bidding war?

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Willetta

1 year ago

Tailor specifications can help ensure that the process is fair and transparent for everyone involved.

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Genevieve

1 year ago

Bid-splitting can lead to some shady deals, so it's best to stick with sealed bids.

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Daniel

1 year ago

Sealed bids are definitely the way to go to avoid unethical vendors.

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Quentin

1 year ago

Sealed bids, for sure! Those vendors are always trying to get their hands on that sensitive information.

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Shaun

1 year ago

C) General purchasing

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Lovetta

1 year ago

B) Sealed bids

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Shalon

1 year ago

A) Bid-splitting

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