Which of the following is not correct when documenting an electronic crime scene?

The correct answer is D. Write down the color of shirt and pant the suspect was wearing. When documenting an electronic crime scene, investigators focus on the physical layout and state of electronic equipment (mouse position, component locations), related electronic components, and the condition of devices and storage media. Recording a suspect's clothing…

Submitted by noor.lb· Apr 18, 2026Computer Forensics Investigation Process

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ADocument the physical scene, such as the position of the mouse and the location of components
BDocument related electronic components that are difficult to find
CRecord the condition of the computer system, storage media, electronic devices and conventional
DWrite down the color of shirt and pant the suspect was wearing

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A
4% (1)
B
7% (2)
D
89% (24)

Explanation

When documenting an electronic crime scene, investigators focus on the physical layout and state of electronic equipment (mouse position, component locations), related electronic components, and the condition of devices and storage media. Recording a suspect's clothing description is part of a suspect/witness observation report, not electronic crime scene documentation. It is irrelevant to the integrity or analysis of digital evidence.

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#Electronic crime scene#Crime scene documentation#Digital evidence#Forensic investigation process

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