212-89 First Response Practice Question
When documenting evidence for a forensic investigation, you are required to establish a chain of custody. Which information is considered mandatory for each entry in the chain of custody log to satisfy legal requirements?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Name of the person transferring the evidence, the receiver, date/time, and the specific storage location.
Legal standards require clear documentation of who handled the evidence, when, and the specific action taken.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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Name of the person transferring the evidence, the receiver, date/time, and the specific storage location.
Why this is correct
This fulfills the legal definition of maintaining an unbroken chain of custody.
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The name of the software used to perform the collection.
Why it's wrong here
This is part of the forensic report, not the chain of custody log.
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The BIOS serial number and hard drive firmware version.
Why it's wrong here
While useful, these are asset details, not chain of custody requirements.
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The hash values of the collected files.
Why it's wrong here
Hashes are for data integrity, not the chronological record of possession.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official EC-Council exam blueprint
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