Digital Investigation and Computer Crime Quiz

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What is digital evidence?

Only images and videos stored or transmitted using a computer.

Data transmitted using a computer through emails only.

Any data stored or transmitted using a computer that supports or refutes a theory of how an offense occurred or addresses critical elements of the offense. (correct)

Data stored on external hard drives only.

What are open computer systems?

Systems that do not store digital evidence.

Systems comprised of hard drives, keyboards, and monitors such as laptops, desktops, and servers that obey standards. (correct)

Systems with limited storage space.

Systems that are not connected to the internet.

What are examples of digital evidence?

Software programs and applications.

Social media posts only.

Text, images, audio, and video. (correct)

Physical documents only.

What is the primary characteristic of open computer systems?

They have ever-increasing amounts of storage space. Signup and view all the answers

How is digital evidence useful in investigations?

It supports or refutes a theory of how an offense occurred or addresses critical elements of the offense. Signup and view all the answers

What is digital evidence?

Digital evidence is defined as any data stored or transmitted using a computer that supports or refutes a theory of how an offense occurred or that addresses critical elements of the offense such as intent or alibi. Signup and view all the answers

How can computer systems be categorized in terms of digital evidence sources?

Computer systems can be categorized into three groups: open computer systems, closed computer systems, and embedded computer systems. Signup and view all the answers

What are open computer systems?

Open computer systems are systems comprised of hard drives, keyboards, and monitors such as laptops, desktops, and servers that obey standards. Signup and view all the answers

What are some examples of digital evidence?

Examples of digital evidence include text, images, audio, and video. Signup and view all the answers

Why is it useful to categorize computer systems into different groups when considering digital evidence?

It is useful to categorize computer systems into different groups to understand the diverse sources and types of digital evidence that may be obtained from each type of system. Signup and view all the answers