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ACFE CFE-Law Exam - Topic 1 Question 67 Discussion

The MAIN PURPOSE for maintaining the chain of custody on an item of evidence is to
A) Establish that the evidence has not been altered or changed from the time it was collected through its production in court
B) Verify that the item of evidence has only been handled by court officials prior to its production m court.
C) event opposing parties from accessing evidence without a court order
D) Eliminate re need to authenticate the item of evidence in court

ACFE CFE-Law Exam - Topic 1 Question 67 Discussion

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Question #: 67
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The MAIN PURPOSE for maintaining the chain of custody on an item of evidence is to

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Dannette
3 months ago
C is interesting, but it’s more about access than integrity. A is definitely the main point.
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Gerri
3 months ago
B sounds good too, but it’s not as strong as A.
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Martin
4 months ago
Agreed! Without A, how can we trust the evidence?
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Teri
4 months ago
I think A is the best choice. It’s crucial to show evidence hasn’t been tampered with.
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Veronika
4 months ago
D) is definitely not true, authentication is crucial!
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Mica
4 months ago
B) sounds good, but it’s not the main reason.
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Franklyn
4 months ago
Wait, can evidence really be altered without anyone noticing?
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Corazon
4 months ago
A) is the only logical choice here. Unless you want the judge to toss your case out the window!
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Thora
5 months ago
I'm just glad I don't have to worry about this stuff. I'll stick to my day job, thanks.
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Skye
5 months ago
A) is definitely the way to go. Can't have the defense claiming the evidence was tampered with!
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Nan
5 months ago
I’m torn between A and D. I know A talks about not altering evidence, but D sounds like it could be a reason too. What do you all think?
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Francis
5 months ago
I feel like I’ve seen a question like this before, and it was definitely about proving the integrity of the evidence. A seems to fit that best.
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Bette
5 months ago
I'm not entirely sure, but I remember something about how chain of custody helps prove authenticity. Maybe that's why A is the right choice?
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Arlyne
5 months ago
I thought the answer was D) until I read the question more carefully. Gotta pay attention, folks!
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Avery
6 months ago
Totally agree, it’s all about proving evidence integrity!
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Lenna
6 months ago
A) is the main purpose for chain of custody.
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Margarita
6 months ago
A) is the correct answer. Maintaining the chain of custody ensures the integrity of the evidence.
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Haley
6 months ago
I think the main purpose is to establish that the evidence hasn't been altered, so I would go with A. That seems to be what we focused on in class.
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Jeffrey
7 months ago
I think the key here is that the chain of custody is about establishing the evidence hasn't been changed or messed with. So A seems like the best answer to me.
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Lucy
7 months ago
I'm pretty confident the answer is A. The whole point of the chain of custody is to demonstrate the integrity of the evidence, right? That's the main purpose, to make sure it hasn't been tampered with.
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Cornell
7 months ago
Okay, for this type of question, I'd focus on the wording of the options. Maintaining the chain of custody is all about being able to show the evidence hasn't been altered, so I'd go with option A.
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Vincenza
7 months ago
Hmm, I'm a bit confused on this one. Is it about making sure only authorized people handle the evidence? Or is it more about being able to prove the chain of custody in court?
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Rosita
7 months ago
I think the main purpose is to establish that the evidence hasn't been tampered with or changed since it was collected. That's the key thing.
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Charlesetta
2 months ago
Without it, how can we trust the evidence?
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Richelle
2 months ago
Chain of custody is everything in court.
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Leonard
2 months ago
Definitely! Tampering can ruin a case.
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Francoise
3 months ago
I agree, establishing integrity is crucial.
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Weldon
6 months ago
Exactly! It’s all about proving authenticity.
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