Evidence Collection & Chain of Custody Flashcards
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What is the primary purpose of maintaining a chain of custody in verification evidence collection?
Answer: To ensure evidence integrity and admissibility
Chain of custody ensures that evidence integrity is preserved and that evidence can be proven unaltered, making it admissible in legal or administrative proceedings.
Which of the following best describes 'probative value' in the context of verification evidence?
Answer: The degree to which evidence tends to prove or disprove a fact at issue
Probative value refers to how effectively a piece of evidence helps establish or refute a fact that is material to the verification case.
When collecting documentary evidence during a verification assignment, a CVA should FIRST:
Answer: Record the source, date, and method of collection in the case log
The first step is to document the provenance of collected evidence — source, date, and method — to establish a proper chain of custody before any other action.
A CVA photographs a property during a field visit. Which metadata element is MOST critical to preserve for chain of custody purposes?
Answer: Date, time, and GPS coordinates embedded in the image
Date/time and GPS coordinates (EXIF data) establish when and where the photograph was taken, which is essential for linking the photo to the specific verification event.
Which practice helps prevent evidence contamination when handling physical documents during a verification inspection?
Answer: Using gloves and handling documents at their edges
Using gloves and handling documents at their edges prevents fingerprints and physical contamination that could compromise the integrity of the evidence.
A CVA discovers evidence that contradicts the client's claim during an investigation. The proper course of action is to:
Answer: Include the evidence in the case file and report it objectively
Verification agents have a professional obligation to collect and report all material evidence objectively, regardless of whether it supports or contradicts the client's position.
Which of the following is the BEST way to store digital evidence collected during a verification assignment?
Answer: In a password-protected, encrypted case management system with access logs
An encrypted, access-logged case management system ensures digital evidence is secure, auditable, and protected against unauthorized access or alteration.