Which of the following is a responsibility of the first responder?

The correct answer is B. Collect as much information about the incident as possible. The first responder arriving at a potential crime or incident scene has the primary duty of collecting as much relevant information about the incident as possible while preserving the integrity of the evidence. Determining the severity of the incident (A) and identifying the…

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

Question

Options

ADetermine the severity of the incident
BCollect as much information about the incident as possible
CShare the collected information to determine the root cause
DDocument the findings

How the community answered

(62 responses)

A
8% (5)
B
87% (54)
C
3% (2)
D
2% (1)

Explanation

The first responder arriving at a potential crime or incident scene has the primary duty of collecting as much relevant information about the incident as possible while preserving the integrity of the evidence. Determining the severity of the incident (A) and identifying the root cause (C) are analytical functions typically performed by the broader incident response or forensics team afterward. Formal documentation of findings (D) is a more detailed task that follows initial information gathering. The first responder's role centers on quickly gathering facts and safeguarding the scene before deeper analysis begins.

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