Discuss BCS CISMP-V9 Exam Topic 7 Question 78

When a digital forensics investigator is conducting art investigation and handling the original data, what KEY principle must they adhere to?

AEnsure they are competent to be able to do so and be able to justify their actions.

BEnsure they are being observed by a senior investigator in all actions.

CEnsure they do not handle the evidence as that must be done by law enforcement officers.

DEnsure the data has been adjusted to meet the investigation requirements.

Suggested Answer: A

The key principle a digital forensics investigator must adhere to is ensuring competence and the ability to justify their actions. This is crucial because the integrity of the investigation and the evidence must be maintained. Competence ensures that the investigator has the necessary skills and knowledge to handle and analyze the data correctly. Being able to justify their actions is important for the legal process, as every step of the investigation may be scrutinized in court.This principle aligns with the Information Security Management Principles, which emphasize the importance of procedural/people security controls and technical security controls to maintain the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information.Reference: BCS Foundation Certificate in Information Security Management Principles1.

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36 comments · newest first

Novella 11 months ago

I thought only law enforcement could handle evidence, C might be true?

Lashaun 11 months ago

B seems unnecessary, they should be trusted to work independently.

Nu 12 months ago

Wait, can they really adjust the data? Sounds sketchy.

Amie 12 months ago

Totally agree, A is the way to go!

Katie 1 year ago

Gotta be competent to justify actions, right?

Mattie 1 year ago

I definitely studied that we shouldn't adjust the data, but I can't remember if that's the key principle they’re asking about here.

Diane 1 year ago

I feel like the answer is related to being observed by a senior investigator, but I can't recall if that's a strict requirement.

Gilma 1 year ago

I think it might be about ensuring proper handling of the original data, like not altering it. That sounds familiar from practice questions.

Mary 1 year ago

I remember something about the importance of competence in handling evidence, but I'm not sure if that's the main principle.

My 1 year ago

The best strategy is to focus on the core principle of maintaining the integrity of the original data. That should guide the investigator's actions throughout the process.

Juliana 1 year ago

I'm a little confused by the wording of the question. I'll need to re-read it a couple times to make sure I understand exactly what they're asking.

Jani 1 year ago

The key here is ensuring the investigator is competent and can justify their actions. That's the most important principle to adhere to when handling original data.

Kassandra 1 year ago

Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. I'll have to think it through carefully to make sure I don't miss any key details.

Blondell 1 year ago

This seems like a straightforward question about digital forensics principles. I'm pretty confident I know the answer.

Lindsay 1 year ago

Okay, I've got this. Based on the options, it looks like the vendor can respond to either a vendor tiering assessment or a vendor risk assessment. I'll go with vendor risk assessment since that's a more common type of vendor assessment.

Launa 1 year ago

I remember we discussed that merely offering a bribe, even if it doesn't happen, can still count as an offense.

Alba 1 year ago

Okay, this is a good question to test our understanding of agile implementation best practices. I think the key here is to identify the root causes of the failure and then determine the appropriate corrective actions. Let me carefully analyze each option.

Corrina 1 year ago

I'm feeling pretty confident about this one. Based on my understanding of Indian data privacy laws, the answer is B - companies that conduct cross-border data transfers.

Geraldo 2 years ago

Option B sounds like a great idea, but I'm pretty sure the senior investigator is there to supervise, not do the actual work. A is the way to go.

Ressie 2 years ago

I think both A) and C) are important. The investigator should be competent and follow proper procedures for evidence handling.

Julie 2 years ago

I'm going with option A. Can't go wrong with ensuring competence and being able to justify your actions. Forensics is serious business, folks!

Shay 2 years ago

↳ replying to Julie

Gussie: Absolutely, we can't take any chances when it comes to digital forensics.

Pearline 2 years ago

↳ replying to Julie

It's important to have the skills and knowledge to handle such sensitive information.

Jaleesa 2 years ago

↳ replying to Julie

Definitely, being able to justify your actions is crucial in handling original data.

Cary 2 years ago

↳ replying to Julie

I agree, option A is the way to go. Competence is key in digital forensics.

Gussie 2 years ago

↳ replying to Julie

Definitely, being able to justify your actions is crucial in handling original data.

Desmond 2 years ago

↳ replying to Julie

I agree, option A is the way to go. Competence is key in digital forensics.

Abel 2 years ago

Haha, option D is a classic! Adjusting the data to 'meet the investigation requirements' - that's like tampering with evidence, right?

Lili 2 years ago

↳ replying to Abel

Definitely, we have to be competent and justify our actions.

Elsa 2 years ago

↳ replying to Abel

Yeah, option D sounds shady. We can't tamper with evidence.

Hana 2 years ago

I believe option C) Ensure they do not handle the evidence as that must be done by law enforcement officers is also crucial to maintain the integrity of the investigation.

Jestine 2 years ago

I agree with Donette. It's important for the investigator to have the necessary skills and knowledge.

Clorinda 2 years ago

Option A is definitely the correct answer. Handling the original data requires proper competence and justification of actions.

Sage 2 years ago

↳ replying to Clorinda

Absolutely, it's crucial for a digital forensics investigator to be competent and able to justify their actions when handling original data.

Lashaunda 2 years ago

↳ replying to Clorinda

Option A is definitely the correct answer. Handling the original data requires proper competence and justification of actions.

Donette 2 years ago

I think the key principle is A) Ensure they are competent to be able to do so and be able to justify their actions.

BCS CISMP-V9 Exam - Topic 7 Question 78 Discussion