Quality Assurance & Compliance Flashcards
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Under Federal Rules of Evidence Rule 702, expert testimony is admissible when the expert's methodology meets which standard?
Answer: Daubert standard
Rule 702 was amended in line with Daubert, requiring that expert testimony be based on sufficient facts, reliable methodology, and proper application.
A forensic lab receives equipment for calibration but the calibration certificate has expired. What is the correct quality-compliant response?
Answer: Remove the equipment from service until it is recalibrated and certified
Equipment with an expired calibration certificate cannot be relied upon for accurate measurements and must be removed from service immediately.
What is the role of a 'technical reviewer' in a digital forensic case under quality compliance frameworks?
Answer: To independently verify the examiner's methods, findings, and conclusions for accuracy
A technical reviewer independently checks that the examiner followed proper procedures and that conclusions are supported by the evidence.
Which principle ensures that a forensic examination can be repeated by another qualified examiner with the same tools and produce the same results?
Answer: Reproducibility
Reproducibility is a core scientific and quality principle requiring that documented methods produce consistent results when repeated under the same conditions.
An examiner discovers mid-case that the write-blocker used to acquire evidence was defective and may have modified the drive. What is the priority action?
Answer: Immediately stop the examination, document the issue, and notify a supervisor
A potentially compromised acquisition must be halted immediately and documented so that the integrity concern is addressed through proper quality and legal channels.
In ISO/IEC 17025 compliance for forensic labs, what does the term 'measurement uncertainty' refer to?
Answer: A quantified range within which the true value of a measurement is expected to lie
ISO 17025 requires labs to estimate and report measurement uncertainty, acknowledging that no measurement is perfectly precise.
Which practice best supports the 'completeness' requirement in forensic reporting under QA standards?
Answer: Recording all findings, including those that are exculpatory or inconclusive
Completeness requires that forensic reports include all relevant findings, including those that do not support a particular conclusion, to ensure fairness and accuracy.