A Forensic Expert Is Given a Hard Drive from a Crime

question 1106

Multiple Choice

A forensic expert is given a hard drive from a crime scene and is asked to perform an investigation. Which of the following is the FIRST step the forensic expert needs to take the chain of custody?

• A) Make a forensic copy
• B) Create a hash of the hard drive
• C) Recover the hard drive data
• D) Update the evidence log

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