CFE – Fraud Prevention and Deterrence — Question 30

Which of the following is FALSE regarding a background check policy for employees?

Answer options

• A. As part of the screening process, management should contact the references provided by the job candidate
• B. At a minimum, management should conduct a background check on any candidate who will have constant access to cash, checks, and credit card numbers, or other easily stolen items
• C. Where permitted by law, management should run a background check on any existing employee who is being promoted to a position that includes access to sensitive or valuable company resources, even if a background check was run on the individual at the time of hire
• D. When verifying past employment, management should only ask previous employers to verify the dates the candidate was employed

Correct answer: C

Explanation

Option C is false because it is a best practice to re-evaluate the background of existing employees being promoted to positions with sensitive access, regardless of prior checks. Options A and B are true as they reflect necessary steps in the screening process, and option D is also true as it is common for employers to limit verification to employment dates.