When Assessing the Reliability of Digital Evidence, the Investigator Is

question 18

Multiple Choice

When assessing the reliability of digital evidence, the investigator is concerned with whether the computer that generated the evidence was functioning normally, and:

• A) Whether chain of custody was maintained
• B) Whether there are indications that the actual digital evidence was tampered with
• C) Whether the evidence was properly secured in transit
• D) Whether the evidence media was compatible with forensic machines

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