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A company-owned laptop is suspected in an insider theft case and legal says the evidence may be used in court. Which two actions best support evidence admissibility during transport to the evidence locker? Select two.
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Good practice is not just finding the correct option. The wrong answers often show the exact trap the exam wants you to fall into.
A
Best answer
Document the chain of custody with the collector, date, time, device condition, and transfer history.
This is essential because admissibility depends on showing who handled the evidence, when they handled it, and whether it remained intact. Detailed chain-of-custody records help prove the item was not altered or contaminated. Courts and legal teams rely on this documentation to establish integrity from collection through storage and analysis.
B
Best answer
Place the laptop in a tamper-evident bag or seal and record the seal number.
Sealing the device helps demonstrate that the evidence was protected from unauthorized access during transport and storage. Recording the seal number provides an easy way to verify integrity later and detect tampering. This is a standard preservation step when evidence may be scrutinized in legal proceedings.
C
Distractor review
Browse the user’s files to confirm whether the laptop contains stolen documents.
Opening files before proper forensic handling can change metadata, create access artifacts, and weaken the evidentiary value of the device. In a legal case, investigators should minimize interaction with the original evidence and use approved forensic methods after preservation is complete.
D
Distractor review
Remove the hard drive and place it in an unmarked box for convenience.
Removing components without documenting the process can break chain of custody and complicate later analysis. An unmarked box provides no integrity assurance and makes tracking harder. The evidence should be sealed, labeled, and recorded in a formal transfer process.
E
Distractor review
Let the employee continue using the laptop until legal staff are available.
Allowing continued use risks overwriting evidence, introducing changes, and creating questions about integrity. When litigation or theft investigations are involved, the device should be secured promptly and handled under controlled evidence procedures.
Common exam trap
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
Many certification questions include familiar terms but test a specific constraint. Read the exact wording before choosing an answer that is generally true but wrong for this case.
Technical deep dive
How to think about this question
This question should be treated as a scenario, not a definition check. Identify the problem, the constraint and the best action. Then compare each option against those facts.
KKey Concepts to Remember
- Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- Find the constraint that changes the correct option.
- Eliminate answers that are true in general but not in this case.
- Use explanations to understand the rule behind the answer.
TExam Day Tips
- Underline the problem statement mentally.
- Watch for words such as best, first, most likely and least administrative effort.
- Review why wrong options are wrong, not only why the correct option is correct.
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FAQ
Questions learners often ask
What does this SY0-701 question test?
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: Document the chain of custody with the collector, date, time, device condition, and transfer history. — The best evidence-preservation steps are to document the chain of custody and to seal the laptop in a tamper-evident container. Together, these actions protect the integrity of the device and create a defensible record of who handled it and when. That documentation is what allows legal teams to argue that the evidence remained trustworthy from collection to storage. Why others are wrong: Inspecting files, removing the drive casually, or letting the employee keep using the laptop all increase the risk of tampering or metadata changes. Those actions undermine admissibility and can create gaps in the evidence record. The priority is preservation, controlled transfer, and documentation—not active investigation on the original device.
What should I do if I get this SY0-701 question wrong?
Then try more questions from the same exam bank and focus on understanding why the wrong options are tempting.
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