CAP · Question #47
Which of the following evidences are the collection of facts that, when considered together, can be used to infer a conclusion about the malicious activity/person?
The correct answer is A. Circumstantial. Circumstantial evidence consists of indirect facts or clues that, when combined, allow an investigator to logically infer a conclusion - but do not directly prove it on their own. For example, log files, access timestamps, and behavioral patterns are circumstantial. In…
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Which of the following evidences are the collection of facts that, when considered together, can be used to infer a conclusion about the malicious activity/person?
Options
- ACircumstantial
- BIncontrovertible
- CDirect
- DCorroborating
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(19 responses)- A95% (18)
- D5% (1)
Explanation
Circumstantial evidence consists of indirect facts or clues that, when combined, allow an investigator to logically infer a conclusion - but do not directly prove it on their own. For example, log files, access timestamps, and behavioral patterns are circumstantial. In contrast: Direct evidence (C) directly and explicitly proves a fact without inference (e.g., a recording of the act); Corroborating evidence (D) supports or strengthens existing evidence; and Incontrovertible evidence (B) is undeniable and conclusive by itself.
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