Authentication of Electronic Evidence Requires a Chain of Custody

question 181

True/False

Authentication of electronic evidence requires a chain of custody.

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Definitions:

Archival studies

Research methods that involve the examination and analysis of historical records and documents to understand past behaviors or trends.

Systematic observation

An observational research method where data is collected in a structured, organized, and methodical manner.

Reactivity

The influence that the process of measuring has on the subjects being measured, potentially affecting the results of a study.

Observers

Individuals who watch, monitor, or record the behavior or data in a study, without intervening or interacting with the subjects.