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312-49 · Question #83

Which of the following statements does not support the case assessment?

The correct answer is C. Do not document the chain of custody. Case assessment in digital forensics involves evaluating and planning the forensic examination. Proper case assessment requires reviewing the investigator's request, identifying legal authority, and coordinating with other forensic processes. Documenting the chain of custody is…

Submitted by takeshi77· Apr 18, 2026Computer Forensics Investigation Process

Question

Which of the following statements does not support the case assessment?

Options

  • AReview the case investigator's request for service
  • BIdentify the legal authority for the forensic examination request
  • CDo not document the chain of custody
  • DDiscuss whether other forensic processes need to be performed on the evidence

How the community answered

(48 responses)
  • A
    2% (1)
  • C
    96% (46)
  • D
    2% (1)

Explanation

Case assessment in digital forensics involves evaluating and planning the forensic examination. Proper case assessment requires reviewing the investigator's request, identifying legal authority, and coordinating with other forensic processes. Documenting the chain of custody is a fundamental and mandatory requirement in forensic investigations - it tracks who handled the evidence, when, and why, ensuring evidence integrity and admissibility in court. Choosing NOT to document chain of custody directly undermines the forensic process and the evidentiary value of findings, making option C the statement that does NOT support case assessment.

Topics

#Case Assessment#Forensic Investigation Process#Chain of Custody#Evidence Handling

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