CCE Legal & Ethical Issues in Digital Forensics

Question 1

Which legal doctrine requires digital forensic examiners to maintain the integrity of evidence?

Accepted Answer

Chain of custody

Answer

Reasonable suspicion

Answer

Exclusionary rule

Answer

Miranda rights

Question 2

Which legislation governs unauthorized access to computer systems in the U.S.?

Accepted Answer

Computer Fraud and Abuse Act

Answer

Freedom of Information Act

Answer

Digital Millennium Copyright Act

Answer

Privacy Act

Question 3

What ethical principle requires forensic experts to report findings truthfully, regardless of outcome?

Accepted Answer

Objectivity

Answer

Confidentiality

Answer

Loyalty

Answer

Flexibility

Question 4

Which action could compromise the admissibility of digital evidence in court?

Accepted Answer

Failing to use a write blocker

Answer

Using a certified forensic tool

Answer

Documenting every step

Answer

Creating an exact forensic image

Question 5

What should an examiner do if they discover evidence of unrelated criminal activity during an investigation?

Accepted Answer

Report it to proper authorities

Answer

Delete the unrelated data

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Ignore the evidence

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Publicly share the findings

Question 6

Why is maintaining confidentiality important in digital forensics?

Accepted Answer

To prevent unauthorized disclosure

Answer

To allow peer collaboration

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To increase report length

Answer

To comply with advertising rules