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CCSP Practice Question: An incident response team is investigating a…
An incident response team is investigating a potential breach in a cloud environment. They have collected logs from various sources. Which of the following is the MOST critical factor to ensure the admissibility of digital evidence in court?
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Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
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Maintaining a documented chain of custody for all evidence
Maintaining the chain of custody ensures evidence integrity and admissibility. Option B is wrong while important for investigation, admissibility depends on custody. Option C is wrong because logs may not be original but certified copies can be used if chain of custody is maintained. Option D is wrong because encryption does not guarantee authenticity.
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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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Maintaining a documented chain of custody for all evidence
Why this is correct
Chain of custody is crucial for admissibility.
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Encrypting all evidence during collection and transport
Why it's wrong here
Encryption protects integrity but chain of custody is key.
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Using automated tools for log analysis
Why it's wrong here
Tools help but do not determine admissibility.
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Ensuring logs are in their original format
Why it's wrong here
Not as critical as chain of custody.
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