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312-49 Question #109: Real Exam Question with Answer & Explanation

The correct answer is A: This is to protect the staff and preserve any fingerprints that may need to be recovered at a later. Health and safety measures in digital forensics serve a dual purpose: protecting forensic staff from physical and psychological hazards, and preserving potential physical evidence (such as fingerprints) on devices that may be needed later. Wearing latex gloves prevents contaminat

Submitted by ngozi_ng· Apr 18, 2026Computer Forensics in Today's World

Question

Why is it Important to consider health and safety factors in the work carried out at all stages of the forensic process conducted by the forensic analysts?

Options

  • AThis is to protect the staff and preserve any fingerprints that may need to be recovered at a later
  • BAll forensic teams should wear protective latex gloves which makes them look professional and
  • CLocal law enforcement agencies compel them to wear latest gloves
  • DIt is a part of ANSI 346 forensics standard

Explanation

Health and safety measures in digital forensics serve a dual purpose: protecting forensic staff from physical and psychological hazards, and preserving potential physical evidence (such as fingerprints) on devices that may be needed later. Wearing latex gloves prevents contamination of fingerprints and other trace evidence on hardware while also protecting analysts. The other options are incorrect — appearance, law enforcement mandates (not stated), and a fictitious 'ANSI 346' standard are not valid reasons.

Topics

#Health and Safety#Forensic Process#Evidence Preservation#Personnel Protection

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