Which of the following is the PRIMARY role of digital forensics during an IT investigation?

The correct answer is A. To analyze system evidence pertaining to incident details. The primary role of digital forensics during an IT investigation is to analyze system evidence to uncover incident details, such as how the breach occurred, what was affected, and who was responsible. This supports legal, regulatory, and remediation efforts.

Submitted by certguy· Apr 18, 2026Information Security Incident Management

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ATo analyze system evidence pertaining to incident details
BTo determine the legal penalties for the individuals involved
CTo develop new software tools for preventing future incidents
DTo assess the financial impact of the incident on the organization

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A
89% (31)
B
3% (1)
C
3% (1)
D
6% (2)

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The primary role of digital forensics during an IT investigation is to analyze system evidence to uncover incident details, such as how the breach occurred, what was affected, and who was responsible. This supports legal, regulatory, and remediation efforts.

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