CFE Vocabulary Game
Exam terms with clues and explanations by OpenExamPrep.
About the CFE Vocabulary Game
A free word game for the CFE exam. Each round shows a clue for one of 20 exam terms across 16 topics. Recall the term, spell it out, then read a short explanation. Rounds pick a random term, so you can keep playing as long as you like.
How to Play
- 1Read the clue and type a term with the right number of letters (3 to 6). Abbreviations count: type the letters only.
- 2Press Check Answer or Enter. Each letter changes color to show how close you are.
- 3You have 6 tries. Stuck? Need a hint? asks the AI tutor for a nudge without giving the term away, and Skip moves to a new term.
- 4After the round, read the explanation, ask the AI to explain it, share your result, or press Next.
- ARight letter, right spot
- AIn the term, wrong spot
- ANot in the term
Topics in the CFE Vocabulary Game
Cash receipts
Corruption
Consumer fraud
Cyberfraud
Money laundering
Payment fraud
Law related to fraud
Evidence principles
Legal system
Criminal prosecutions
Civil actions
Testifying
Internal controls
Professional conduct
Fraud prevention
Corporate governance
Sources for these terms (18)
- Occupational Fraud 2026: A Report to the Nations · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Foreign Corrupt Practices Act · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Ponzi Schemes · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Avoiding Social Engineering and Phishing Attacks · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Money Mule Initiative · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Understanding Denial-of-Service Attacks · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Comptroller's Handbook: Payment Systems · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Potential Money Laundering Risks Related to Shell Companies · Source checked 2026-11-03
- 18 U.S.C. § 1343 - Fraud by wire, radio, or television · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Law 101: Legal Guide for the Forensic Expert - Chain of Custody · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Glossary of Legal Terms · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Indictment · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Internal Control | COSO · Source checked 2026-11-03
- About Us | COSO · Source checked 2026-11-03
- ACFE Rules of Conduct and Disciplinary Procedures · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Standards for Internal Control in the Federal Government: 2025 Revision · Source checked 2026-11-03
- G20/OECD Principles of Corporate Governance 2023 · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Federal Rules of Evidence, as amended to December 1, 2025 · Source checked 2026-11-03
About the CFE Exam
The CFE credential is the premier certification for fraud prevention, detection, and investigation professionals. The exam has three sections: Fraud Schemes and Financial Crimes, Fraud Investigations and Legal Issues, and Fraud Prevention and Deterrence. It's recognized globally and essential for auditors, investigators, compliance officers, and forensic accountants.
Exam sponsor: ACFE / Prometric. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Questions
310 questions
Time Limit
2.5 + 2.5 + 1.5 hours (three timed sections, all within a 60-day window)
Passing Score
75% in each section
Reported exam pass rate: Not published. ACFE does not publish CFE pass-rate statistics. Exam sponsor website
Fees, eligibility, and exam policies can change. Confirm them with the exam sponsor before applying or paying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the CFE vocabulary game free?
Yes. The game is free to play with no sign-up. Signing in adds AI explanations for any term.
How does the CFE vocabulary game work?
Each round shows a clue for one of 20 CFE terms. Guess the term in six tries: green means the right letter in the right spot, yellow means the letter is in the term but in another spot, and gray means it is not in the term. After the round, read the explanation and play the next term.
Where do the CFE terms come from?
OpenExamPrep researched each term from the ACFE / Prometric content outline and primary sources, listed under Sources on this page. The game is independent study material, not an official exam resource.
What is the CFE exam pass rate?
ACFE does not publish CFE pass-rate statistics. To pass, you must answer at least 75% of the questions in each section correctly. You have up to five attempts per section, and retakes cost $110 per failed section.
How many questions are on the CFE exam?
The CFE exam has 310 multiple-choice and true/false questions in three sections: Fraud Schemes and Financial Crimes (120 questions, 2.5 hours), Fraud Investigations and Legal Issues (120 questions, 2.5 hours) and Fraud Prevention and Deterrence (70 questions, 1.5 hours). Each section is a separate timed exam taken in one sitting.