Question 1hardmulti select
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A responder has imaged a suspect laptop and needs to preserve the evidence for possible legal action. Which three actions best support chain of custody and admissibility? Select three.
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 evidence identifier, collector, date, time, and location on the chain-of-custody form.
Complete documentation shows who handled the evidence and when, which helps establish a defensible custody history.
B
Best answer
Calculate and record cryptographic hashes for the original evidence and the forensic image.
Matching hashes demonstrate integrity and help prove the image was not altered after acquisition.
C
Best answer
Place the original device in a sealed, access-controlled evidence locker after collection.
Secure storage limits tampering and preserves the original source for later verification or court review.
D
Distractor review
Mount the original drive read/write so investigators can search it faster.
Write access can change timestamps or content, which undermines evidence integrity and admissibility.
E
Distractor review
Rename the image file to match the case number before hashing it.
Renaming is not a custody control and can confuse records if performed before the integrity documentation is complete.
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 evidence identifier, collector, date, time, and location on the chain-of-custody form. — Chain of custody depends on proving who handled the evidence, that the evidence was preserved without alteration, and that the original was stored securely. Recording the collector, timestamps, and location creates an audit trail. Hashing both the original and the image helps prove integrity. Sealing and locking the original device limits tampering and supports admissibility if the case proceeds to legal review. Why others are wrong: Mounting the original media read/write risks changing evidence and is inappropriate for preservation. Renaming a file does not improve integrity, and doing it casually can create confusion if the evidence record is already established. Those actions do not strengthen the legal chain of custody.
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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