CVA Evidence Collection & Chain of Custody

Question 1

What is the primary purpose of maintaining a chain of custody in verification evidence collection?

Accepted Answer

To ensure evidence integrity and admissibility

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To expedite the verification process

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To reduce documentation costs

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To simplify communication with clients

Question 2

Which of the following best describes 'probative value' in the context of verification evidence?

Accepted Answer

The degree to which evidence tends to prove or disprove a fact at issue

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The cost to obtain the evidence

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The likelihood that evidence was tampered with

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The number of witnesses who can verify the evidence

Question 3

When collecting documentary evidence during a verification assignment, a CVA should FIRST:

Accepted Answer

Record the source, date, and method of collection in the case log

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Fax copies to the client immediately

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Highlight key sections for the final report

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Discard any duplicates to reduce file size

Question 4

A CVA photographs a property during a field visit. Which metadata element is MOST critical to preserve for chain of custody purposes?

Accepted Answer

Date, time, and GPS coordinates embedded in the image

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File resolution

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Camera brand and model

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File format (JPG vs PNG)

Question 5

Which practice helps prevent evidence contamination when handling physical documents during a verification inspection?

Accepted Answer

Using gloves and handling documents at their edges

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Writing notes directly on the document

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Storing multiple cases' documents in the same folder

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Scanning documents without labeling the files

Question 6

A CVA discovers evidence that contradicts the client's claim during an investigation. The proper course of action is to:

Accepted Answer

Include the evidence in the case file and report it objectively

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Discard the contradictory evidence to avoid complicating the case

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Consult with the subject of the investigation before reporting

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Wait until the case closes to decide whether to include it

Question 7

Which of the following is the BEST way to store digital evidence collected during a verification assignment?

Accepted Answer

In a password-protected, encrypted case management system with access logs

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On a personal USB drive for easy access

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Emailed to the agent's personal account as backup

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Saved in an unstructured folder on the local hard drive