30 Questions
What is the main objective of forensic science?
To help reconstruct crime scenes and provide evidence
In what types of matters can forensic scientists be involved?
Civil and criminal cases for both prosecution and defence
What do forensic scientists primarily examine to establish associations in a crime investigation?
Physical traces found at the crime scene
Why do forensic scientists present their findings in written form or as reports?
To provide a structured documentation of their analysis
What is the general approach of forensic science towards investigating crime scenes?
To establish facts by examining physical evidence
What does digital forensics primarily focus on?
Analyzing digital evidence in investigations
What is the purpose of creating an audit trail for computer-based electronic evidence according to the ACPO Principles?
To ensure the evidence remains unchanged and can be authenticated
According to the ACPO Principles, who should have overall responsibility for ensuring that the law and principles are adhered to in a forensic investigation?
The person in charge of the investigation
What exceptional circumstances allow a person to access original data on a computer or storage media as per the ACPO Principles?
Emergency situations where immediate access is required
What key requirement must be met by a person accessing original data in exceptional circumstances as per the ACPO Principles?
Being competent to access the data and explain the relevance of doing so
What is the primary purpose of the ACPO Good Practice Guide for Digital Evidence?
To outline best practices for handling digital evidence in investigations
In the context of digital forensics, what role does an independent third party play according to the ACPO Principles?
They examine the processes applied and verify the results achieved
Which principle emphasizes the concept that every action of an individual leaves a mark at a crime scene?
Locard Principle
What is a key requirement for a successful forensic investigation according to the text?
Freezing the crime scene
Which area does Digital Forensics combine with to form its nature?
Law and Behavioural Science
What is one of the objectives of Digital Forensics mentioned in the text?
Identifying security gaps
Which era is associated with the first computer practices involving mainframe computers in Digital Forensics?
1970s
What does the text recommend as a good policy when starting a forensic investigation?
Assuming the possibility of prosecution
Which aspect of using digital evidence can support the assumption of an electronic crime during an investigation?
It can have exact duplicates.
What is a disadvantage of digital evidence collection?
The collection method may significantly alter the data.
According to Farmer and Venema (2004), what is essential when seeking to solve problems through digital evidence in a forensic investigation?
Being open to looking anywhere and being prepared when evidence is discovered.
What challenge is associated with digital evidence that may have existed for only a fraction of a second?
It can be hard to retrieve and analyze within a short timeframe.
In terms of preserving digital evidence, what advantage is related to the investigator's ability to work with a copy?
Assists in preserving the original digital evidence.
What is a significant disadvantage of digital evidence collection compared to traditional evidence collection methods?
The risk of evidence destruction is high due to its nature.
Why is it important not to modify the media under investigation during the examination process?
To avoid overwriting potential evidence
What is a potential risk when examining a drive that contains encrypted data?
Not being able to access all evidence on the drive
Why must a forensic investigator ensure that the operating system will not change the material under examination?
To maintain the integrity of the evidence
What is a challenge when examining modern computer operating systems?
They may modify data without the user's knowledge
What can be vital evidence in a forensic investigation?
The latest access to a disk file
What is essential for a forensic investigator to guarantee during the examination process?
That the operating system will not change the material under examination
Explore the basics of digital forensics including the fundamental concepts, purposes, and priorities. Learn about digital evidence and develop a critical understanding of the field. Understand the application of science and technology in investigating facts for legal purposes.
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