Which of the Following Statements Is True of Digital Data

question 23

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true of digital data in computer forensics?

• A) Latent data can be immediately seen, such as data files, program files, and files used by the operating system.
• B) When deception or other wrongdoing is suspected, active data is often the primary focus.
• C) Because archival data are not intended to be viewed, their recovery requires expertise and specialized tools.
• D) Unlike a backup copy, a forensic copy is a bit-by-bit copy of the original drive, or an exact duplicate.

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Definitions:

Data

Information collected for reference or analysis, often used to support decision-making processes.

Scientific Method

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Natural Sciences

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