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Steven has been given the task of designing a computer forensics lab for the company he works for. He has found documentation on all aspects of how to design a lab except the number of exits needed. H

The correct answer is B. One. A computer forensics lab should have only one entrance/exit. This is a fundamental physical security principle for forensics labs: a single controlled access point ensures a strict chain of custody, prevents unauthorized access, and creates a complete audit trail of everyone who

Submitted by layla.eg· Apr 18, 2026Computer Forensics in Today's World

Question

Steven has been given the task of designing a computer forensics lab for the company he works for. He has found documentation on all aspects of how to design a lab except the number of exits needed. How many exits should Steven include in his design for the computer forensics lab?

Options

  • AThree
  • BOne
  • CTwo
  • DFour

How the community answered

(47 responses)
  • A
    2% (1)
  • B
    96% (45)
  • C
    2% (1)

Explanation

A computer forensics lab should have only one entrance/exit. This is a fundamental physical security principle for forensics labs: a single controlled access point ensures a strict chain of custody, prevents unauthorized access, and creates a complete audit trail of everyone who enters or leaves the facility. Multiple exits would create security vulnerabilities - evidence could be removed without detection, and maintaining accountability for personnel and evidence becomes significantly harder. The single-entry design also makes it easier to implement access controls such as badge readers, biometrics, and mantrap systems.

Topics

#Forensics lab design#Physical security#Lab access control#Security best practices

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