CVA Evidence Collection & Chain of Custody 2

Question 1

In evidence collection, 'spoliation' refers to:

Accepted Answer

The deliberate destruction or alteration of evidence

Answer

Spoliation is the intentional or negligent destruction, concealment, or alteration of evidence, which can have serious legal consequences and undermine a verification case.

Question 2

A transfer log in chain of custody documentation should record:

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

A transfer log must capture every custodian of the evidence, including when and why custody changed hands, to demonstrate an unbroken chain.

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

Answer

Certified or authenticated copies are acceptable when taking the original would deprive the owner of their records and when the copy is legally recognized as an equivalent.

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

Answer

Real or physical evidence consists of tangible items — such as signed documents or physical objects — collected directly at the scene of verification.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

Collecting only necessary evidence is a privacy principle that protects individuals from having irrelevant personal data gathered, consistent with legal and ethical standards.

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CVA Evidence Collection & Chain of Custody 2