SecOps-Architect Practice Question: Secops Frameworks And Threat Response Architecture
During a major security incident, a SOC architect needs to ensure that all evidence collected adheres to chain of custody principles. Which foundational security concept is primarily being enforced?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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Integrity and non-repudiation of digital evidence
Chain of custody ensures that evidence is collected, handled, analyzed, and preserved in a manner that maintains its integrity and admissibility in legal proceedings.
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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High availability and redundant storage arrays
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect. High availability is for system uptime, not legal evidence preservation.
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Integrity and non-repudiation of digital evidence
Why this is correct
Correct. Maintaining evidence integrity and documenting handling ensures it remains legally admissible.
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Role-based access control permission inheritance
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect. RBAC governs authorization, not forensic evidence handling.
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Network bandwidth optimization and traffic shaping
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect. Traffic shaping is for network performance management.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Palo Alto Networks exam blueprint
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