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220-801 Question #263: Real Exam Question with Answer & Explanation

The correct answer is C: Document the customer and technician's names, what was received, and the time. When receiving potential evidence, the technician must immediately establish chain of custody by documenting the names of all parties involved, a description of what was received, and the exact date and time of receipt. This legal documentation proves who had control of the evide

Question

A user has powered off their computer after a suspected attack and breach. A technician has been assigned to pick up the PC and deliver it to the corporate office. Which of the following should the technician do after receiving the PC?

Options

  • ARecord what the user experienced, the times they experienced it and the effects of the breach
  • BImage the drive and create a drive hash to prove the contents were not changed in transit
  • CDocument the customer and technician's names, what was received, and the time
  • DRemove the hard drives as they will be installed into a PC on a "Safe LAN" in the corporate office

Explanation

When receiving potential evidence, the technician must immediately establish chain of custody by documenting the names of all parties involved, a description of what was received, and the exact date and time of receipt. This legal documentation proves who had control of the evidence at every step and is foundational to any forensic investigation. Option A (recording user experience) is the user's responsibility before handoff, not the technician's first action. Option B (imaging the drive) is an investigative step performed at the forensic lab, not in the field during pickup. Option D (removing drives) risks damaging evidence and breaks proper handling procedures.

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