BB background check- what do they ask about employment history?

Does anyone know what specifically the big 3 (JPM, MS, GS) asks about employment history? Do they ask you to list last 5 years or last 2 employers or what? I didn't lie but my last internship was terminated and I want to know if there's any way to avoid them finding this out.

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Yes they can ask but most places just verify your start and end date. That's what I've read at least.

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