SSCP · Question #518
Computer-generated evidence is considered:
The correct answer is B. Second hand evidence. Computer-generated evidence is classified as secondhand (secondary) evidence because it is produced by a machine rather than being a direct, firsthand human observation. It requires additional authentication to establish integrity and admissibility in court - proving the system…
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- ABest evidence
- BSecond hand evidence
- CDemonstrative evidence
- DDirect evidence
How the community answered
(16 responses)- A6% (1)
- B88% (14)
- C6% (1)
Explanation
Computer-generated evidence is classified as secondhand (secondary) evidence because it is produced by a machine rather than being a direct, firsthand human observation. It requires additional authentication to establish integrity and admissibility in court - proving the system was functioning correctly and the data was not altered. It is not best evidence (which is the original), not demonstrative evidence (which illustrates other evidence), and not direct evidence (which is firsthand human testimony).
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