CFE – Fraud Prevention and Deterrence — Question 66

In the area of criminological theory, compliance is the theory that tries to prevent crime by providing economic incentives for voluntary conformity to the laws and using administrative efforts to control violations before they occur.

Answer options

• A. True
• B. False

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is B because compliance theory does not primarily focus on preventing crime through economic incentives; rather, it emphasizes adherence to laws and regulations. Therefore, the statement provided is inaccurate in describing the true nature of compliance theory.