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GIAC GCIA Exam - Topic 2 Question 70 Discussion

Actual exam question for GIAC's GCIA exam
Question #: 70
Topic #: 2
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Adam works as a Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator in a law firm. He has been assigned with his first project. Adam collected all required evidences and clues. He is now required to write an investigative report to present before court for further prosecution of the case. He needs guidelines to write an investigative report for expressing an opinion. Which of the following are the guidelines to write an investigative report in an efficient way?

Each correct answer represents a complete solution. Choose all that apply.

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Suggested Answer: A, C, D

by Colette at Jun 13, 2025, 06:27 PM

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Denna
2 months ago
Wait, no assumptions at all? That sounds tough!
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Dahlia
2 months ago
C is super important too. Can't confuse the jury!
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Colette
3 months ago
D is crucial, gotta stick to the facts!
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Farrah
3 months ago
B seems off. Lay witness opinions aren't always reliable.
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Stefany
3 months ago
A is definitely a must! Logical flow is key.
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Steffanie
3 months ago
I think we were told to avoid assumptions in reports. So, option D sounds right, but I hope I’m not confusing it with something else we studied.
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Willard
4 months ago
I definitely recall that reports should be clear for any reader. Option C seems like a must-have guideline.
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Lindsey
4 months ago
I'm not sure about including a lay witness's opinion. It feels like it could complicate things, but I might be mixing it up with another guideline.
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Gwenn
4 months ago
I remember we discussed the importance of logical flow in reports. I think option A makes sense for that.
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Juan
4 months ago
Writing a solid investigative report is all about attention to detail. I'll make sure every idea is supported by the evidence collected, and that the language is precise and easy to follow. No room for ambiguity in a court presentation.
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Arthur
4 months ago
The key here is to present the findings in a clear, objective manner that any reader can understand. Avoiding assumptions and sticking to the facts is crucial. I'd also make sure the report structure follows a logical progression.
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Rebecka
5 months ago
Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about the guidelines here. Should I include opinions from lay witnesses or avoid that? And what counts as an "assumption" that I should avoid? I'll need to think through this carefully.
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Josue
5 months ago
This looks like a straightforward question about writing an effective investigative report. I'd focus on making sure the report flows logically from the facts and avoids any unsupported assumptions.
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Sophia
8 months ago
I believe D is crucial as well. We should stick to the facts and avoid making assumptions in the report.
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Azzie
8 months ago
I agree with you, Roselle. Including lay witness opinions can also add credibility to the report.
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Chu
8 months ago
Haha, I can just imagine Adam trying to write this report. It's like a high-stakes game of 'Guess What's in My Head'! Gotta nail those guidelines to the letter.
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Cherry
7 months ago
D) There should not be any assumptions made about any facts while writing the investigative report.
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Roy
7 months ago
C) The investigative report should be understandable by any reader.
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Cecilia
7 months ago
A) All ideas present in the investigative report should flow logically from facts to conclusions.
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Kimberely
8 months ago
This question is a real brain-teaser! I'd say all the options are pretty spot on. Except for the lay witness thing - that just sounds like a recipe for disaster, if you ask me.
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Micheline
7 months ago
D) There should not be any assumptions made about any facts while writing the investigative report.
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Lisha
7 months ago
C) The investigative report should be understandable by any reader.
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Talia
7 months ago
A) All ideas present in the investigative report should flow logically from facts to conclusions.
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Wilda
8 months ago
Understandable by any reader, huh? That's a tall order! Gotta find that perfect balance between technical jargon and plain language. Tricky, but important.
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Sina
8 months ago
Hmm, I'm not so sure about including a lay witness's opinion. Wouldn't that just muddy the waters? I think the report should stick to the hard facts, you know?
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Roselle
8 months ago
I think A and C are important guidelines for writing an investigative report.
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Bernardine
8 months ago
Wow, this question really hits the nail on the head! Logical flow from facts to conclusions is definitely key for a solid investigative report. Can't have any wild assumptions in there either.
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Eden
7 months ago
C) The investigative report should be understandable by any reader.
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Arminda
7 months ago
A) All ideas present in the investigative report should flow logically from facts to conclusions.
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