CVA Evidence Collection & Chain of Custody 2

Question 1

In evidence collection, 'spoliation' refers to:

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The deliberate destruction or alteration of evidence

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The process of categorizing evidence by type

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A method of photographing large documents

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The transfer of evidence between agents

Question 2

A transfer log in chain of custody documentation should record:

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Each person who handled the evidence, with dates and reasons for transfer

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Only the final recipient of the evidence

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The monetary value of the evidence collected

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The client's opinion on evidence relevance

Question 3

When is it appropriate for a CVA to collect a copy of evidence rather than the original document?

Accepted Answer

When taking the original would deprive the subject of their own records and a certified copy is legally sufficient

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Whenever the agent prefers copies

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Only when the original is too large to transport

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Copies are never acceptable substitutes for originals

Question 4

Which of the following types of evidence is considered 'real' or 'physical' evidence in a verification context?

Accepted Answer

A signed contract or physical document collected at a site

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A witness's verbal statement recorded in an interview

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An agent's written summary of observations

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A client's email describing the claim

Question 5

Why should a CVA avoid collecting more evidence than is strictly necessary for the verification assignment?

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To comply with privacy laws and minimize risk of inadvertently exposing irrelevant personal information

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To reduce storage costs

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Because extra evidence cannot be admitted

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To finish assignments faster

Question 6

What does 'authentication' of evidence mean in a verification assignment?

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Confirming that the evidence is what it purports to be

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Obtaining the client's approval before collecting evidence

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Translating foreign documents into English

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Filing the evidence with a government agency

Question 7

A CVA collects surveillance footage from a business. The MOST important immediate step after receipt is to:

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Create a verified copy and log the original footage in the chain of custody record

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Edit the footage to highlight relevant segments before storing

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Share the footage with the subject for confirmation

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Delete footage from before and after the relevant incident