ISC2 ISSMP Exam - Topic 5 Question 107 Discussion

Actual exam question for ISC2's ISSMP exam

Question #: 107
Topic #: 5

Fill in the blank with an appropriate phrase. _______is a branch of forensic science pertaining to legal evidence found in computers and digital storage media.

AComputer forensics

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by Derrick at Nov 19, 2025, 07:58 AM

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Daron

3 months ago

Same here! It's a key area in forensic science.

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Kimbery

3 months ago

I feel confident about this one.

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Lonny

4 months ago

Makes sense. Computers are crucial in investigations.

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Willow

4 months ago

Agreed! It's all about digital evidence.

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Dorothy

4 months ago

Definitely! It fits perfectly.

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Dawne

5 months ago

I think the answer is Computer forensics.

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Candida

5 months ago

Sounds a bit niche, but I guess it makes sense.

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Marylyn

5 months ago

Yup, computer forensics is super important nowadays.

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Clorinda

5 months ago

Wait, is that really a branch of forensic science?

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Rolland

5 months ago

It's definitely computer forensics!

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Dacia

5 months ago

Gotta be computer forensics, that's the only option that makes sense.

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Sabrina

6 months ago

Definitely computer forensics, no doubt about it.

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Sherita

6 months ago

I definitely recall that computer forensics deals with legal evidence in digital media. So, I’d go with computer forensics for this one!

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Clarinda

6 months ago

I’m a bit confused. Is it computer forensics or digital forensics? I remember there being a distinction in class.

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Kristin

6 months ago

I feel like this question is similar to one we practiced about digital evidence. I’m pretty sure it’s computer forensics.

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Latricia

6 months ago

Ugh, I'm drawing a blank on this one. I'll have to make an educated guess and hope for the best.

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Ettie

6 months ago

Computer forensics, got it! I remember learning about this in my criminal justice class. Glad I paid attention during that unit.

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Rickie

7 months ago

This question is testing our knowledge of different forensic science disciplines. I'll think through what I know about forensics and try to narrow down the best option.

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Dorothea

7 months ago

I think the answer is computer forensics, but I’m not 100% sure. I remember studying it in relation to cybercrime cases.

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Charlie

7 months ago

Computer forensics is the way to go!

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Luis

7 months ago

Totally agree, that's the right term.

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Lashandra

7 months ago

Computer forensics, the digital detective work we all need.

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Yuki

8 months ago

Hmm, I'm not totally sure about this one. I know forensics has to do with evidence, but I'm not 100% certain about the connection to computers and digital media.

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