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GAQM CFA-001 Exam - Topic 3 Question 113 Discussion

Posted by Valene on Nov 24, 2025 at 01:13 AM

Which of the following statement is not correct when dealing with a powered-on computer at the crime scene?

Suggested Answer: D

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Detra 6 months ago
D could ruin important data, definitely wrong.
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Jules 6 months ago
C makes sense if the screen is blank.
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Twana 7 months ago
B is tricky, but moving the mouse is smart.
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Jaclyn 7 months ago
A seems safe, just record what's there.
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Markus 7 months ago
Agreed, powering on could alter evidence.
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Queen 7 months ago
I think D is not correct.
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Paulina 7 months ago
C) makes sense, but what if it’s a hidden file?
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Fabiola 8 months ago
B) is smart, but I’d be careful with the mouse.
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Yuonne 8 months ago
Wait, you can just move the mouse to see what's there? Sounds risky!
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Eva 8 months ago
I disagree with D, powering on could alter evidence.
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Galen 8 months ago
Ooh, option B sounds like a good idea. Slowly moving the mouse to capture the screen without touching anything, nice one!
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Rueben 9 months ago
Option C is the way to go. Gotta be careful not to disturb anything, just take a quick photo and document what you see.
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Martina 9 months ago
Haha, option D is like asking the suspect to help you solve the case. Might as well just hand them the handcuffs!
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Alida 9 months ago
I agree, option D is a big no-no. Tampering with a powered-off computer could get you in serious trouble with the authorities.
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Renea 9 months ago
I’m a bit confused about the blank screen scenario. Should we really move the mouse if there’s nothing displayed?
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Tamra 9 months ago
I practiced a similar question, and I feel like taking a screenshot when the computer is off could mess with evidence.
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Verona 9 months ago
I think the best strategy is to carefully observe the computer's current state and document everything without making any changes. Options A, B, and C seem like the safest choices.
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Isreal 10 months ago
I'm pretty confident that option D is not correct. We should avoid powering on the computer to prevent potential data loss or contamination of evidence.
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Domonique 10 months ago
Hmm, I'm a bit confused. Isn't option D the correct one? Wouldn't we want to turn on the computer to get a screenshot of the desktop?
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Viola 10 months ago
I think option D is definitely not correct. You shouldn’t power on a computer at a crime scene, right?
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Vallie 10 months ago
Option D is definitely not correct. Powering on a computer at a crime scene could potentially alter or destroy important evidence.
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Reita 10 months ago
A) is definitely the right move if the screen is viewable.
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Yolando 11 months ago
I remember something about documenting what’s on the screen, but I’m not sure if moving the mouse is always the best option.
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Johanna 11 months ago
The key is to document everything without altering the state of the computer. I think options A, B, and C are the safest approaches here.
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Val 11 months ago
I'm not sure about that last option. Powering on a computer at a crime scene seems risky - we should avoid disturbing the scene if possible.
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Alberto 6 months ago
↳ replying to Val
Always better to preserve the original state!
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Albina 6 months ago
↳ replying to Val
Disturbing the scene can lead to issues later.
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Freida 6 months ago
↳ replying to Val
Option D seems like a bad idea.
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Brett 6 months ago
↳ replying to Val
Definitely risky! Better to document what’s there.
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Aileen 11 months ago
↳ replying to Val
I agree, powering on could change evidence.
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