CFE Legal and Ethical Considerations in Forensics

Question 1

Which legal principle ensures that digital evidence must not be altered?

Accepted Answer

Integrity

Answer

Confidentiality

Answer

Availability

Answer

Authentication

Question 2

Why is the chain of custody critical in forensic investigations?

Accepted Answer

It documents who handled evidence

Answer

It secures encrypted data

Answer

It describes investigative procedures

Answer

It identifies relevant stakeholders

Question 3

What is a forensic expert's primary ethical duty in court?

Accepted Answer

Present unbiased facts

Answer

Support the defense strategy

Answer

Advocate for the plaintiff

Answer

Protect the company's interest

Question 4

Which act governs electronic communications privacy in the U.S.?

Accepted Answer

ECPA

Answer

HIPAA

Answer

FERPA

Answer

FOIA

Question 5

Which of the following best represents 'spoliation' of evidence?

Accepted Answer

Modifying digital evidence

Answer

Documenting findings in a report

Answer

Hashing forensic images

Answer

Transferring drives securely

Question 6

What role does an affidavit play in a forensic investigation?

Accepted Answer

Sworn written testimony

Answer

List software tools used

Answer

Describe protocols

Answer

Authenticate a password