Question

26) Ferdinand Waldo Demara was known as the great imposter. He had an astounding ability to convince people that he was who he truly was not. He worked as a naval officer, physician, college teacher, prison warden, and other jobs without any of the prerequisite qualifications. By not diligently checking references, the organizations fooled by Demara (including the Canadian Navy) apparently chose to ________ the risk of fraud.

A) reduce
B) share
C) avoid
D) accept

Answer 1

The organizations fooled by Ferdinand Waldo Demara apparently chose to accept the risk of fraud by not diligently checking references.

Step-by-step explanation:

In this question, the organizations that were fooled by Ferdinand Waldo Demara apparently chose to accept the risk of fraud. By not diligently checking references, they were willing to believe Demara's claims without verifying them. Demara's ability to convincingly portray different roles allowed him to successfully deceive these organizations and hold positions for which he did not have the necessary qualifications.