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CISA · Question #368

An IS auditor who is involved in a computer forensic analysis should FIRST ensure that the evidence is:

The correct answer is D. preserved. The first priority for an IS auditor involved in a computer forensic analysis is to ensure that the evidence is preserved. Preservation of evidence is critical to maintain its integrity and prevent contamination or alteration, ensuring that it can be used as admissible evidence i

Submitted by ngozi_ng· Apr 18, 2026Information System Auditing Process

Question

An IS auditor who is involved in a computer forensic analysis should FIRST ensure that the evidence is:

Options

  • Asufficient
  • Buseful
  • Crelevant
  • Dpreserved

How the community answered

(23 responses)
  • A
    9% (2)
  • C
    4% (1)
  • D
    87% (20)

Explanation

The first priority for an IS auditor involved in a computer forensic analysis is to ensure that the evidence is preserved. Preservation of evidence is critical to maintain its integrity and prevent contamination or alteration, ensuring that it can be used as admissible evidence in legal

Topics

#Evidence preservation#Computer forensics#IS audit evidence#Auditor responsibilities

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