Who is responsible for the following tasks? - Secure the scene and ensure that it is maintained In a secure state until the Forensic Team advises - Make notes about the scene that will eventually be…

The correct answer is A. Non-Laboratory Staff. In a digital forensics investigation, Non-Laboratory Staff (such as first responders, security officers, or law enforcement officers who arrive first on scene) are responsible for the initial physical security of the crime scene and preliminary documentation. Their duties…

Submitted by alyssa_d· Apr 18, 2026Computer Forensics Investigation Process

Question

Who is responsible for the following tasks?

Secure the scene and ensure that it is maintained In a secure state

until the Forensic Team advises

Make notes about the scene that will eventually be handed over to the

Forensic Team

Options

ANon-Laboratory Staff
BSystem administrators
CLocal managers or other non-forensic staff
DLawyers

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(64 responses)

A
91% (58)
B
2% (1)
C
3% (2)
D
5% (3)

Explanation

In a digital forensics investigation, Non-Laboratory Staff (such as first responders, security officers, or law enforcement officers who arrive first on scene) are responsible for the initial physical security of the crime scene and preliminary documentation. Their duties include securing and controlling access to the scene, ensuring no evidence is tampered with, and recording initial observations (notes, photographs) to hand off to the Forensic Team. They are not expected to perform technical forensic analysis - that is the role of the Forensic/Laboratory Team. System administrators, local managers, and lawyers have different, separate roles in the investigation process.

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#Scene preservation#Initial response#Evidence handling#Roles and responsibilities

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