Because There Is No One Standard for Instant Messaging

question 23

Multiple Choice

Because there is no one standard for instant messaging,

• A)Messages often have widely differing formats
• B)Both IM participants typically have to use the same chat software
• C)IM is generally not used for business purposes
• D)An investigator may have to use a generic program to access messages

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