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Security receives a company-owned laptop connected to an insider theft investigation. Before the device is transported to the evidence locker, what is the BEST action to support chain of custody?
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
Distractor review
Factory reset the laptop so investigators can start from a clean system
A reset destroys potentially valuable evidence and breaks the integrity of the original device state.
B
Best answer
Seal the device in an evidence bag and record each handoff with signatures
Sealing and documented handoffs create a defensible custody record and reduce the chance of tampering.
C
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Remove the hard drive and image it without any documentation
Imaging may be useful, but undocumented handling weakens evidence integrity and chain-of-custody reliability.
D
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Leave the laptop unlocked so the next analyst can inspect it quickly
An unlocked device is vulnerable to tampering and does not preserve a trustworthy evidence trail.
Common exam trap
Common exam trap: NAT rules depend on direction and matching traffic
NAT is not only about the public address. The inside/outside interface roles and the ACL or rule that matches traffic are just as important.
Technical deep dive
How to think about this question
NAT questions usually test address translation, overload/PAT behaviour, static mappings and whether the right traffic is being translated. Read the interface direction and address terms carefully.
KKey Concepts to Remember
- Static NAT maps one inside address to one outside address.
- PAT allows many inside hosts to share one public address using ports.
- Inside local and inside global describe the private and translated addresses.
- NAT ACLs identify traffic for translation, not always security filtering.
TExam Day Tips
- Identify inside and outside interfaces first.
- Check whether the scenario needs static NAT, dynamic NAT or PAT.
- Do not confuse NAT matching ACLs with normal packet-filtering intent.
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FAQ
Questions learners often ask
What does this SY0-701 question test?
Static NAT maps one inside address to one outside address.
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: Seal the device in an evidence bag and record each handoff with signatures — Chain of custody depends on proving who handled the evidence, when they handled it, and that the item was protected from tampering. Sealing the laptop in an evidence bag and documenting each transfer with signatures provides that defensible record. This is especially important when legal proceedings or disciplinary actions may follow, because the organization must show that the device remained intact and accounted for from collection onward. Why others are wrong: A factory reset destroys the original evidence and makes later forensic work far less reliable. Removing the drive and imaging it can be part of analysis, but without documentation it weakens admissibility and accountability. Leaving the laptop unlocked exposes it to accidental or intentional changes, which is the opposite of proper evidence handling and chain-of-custody practice.
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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