CFE – Investigation — Question 39

Which of the following is the MOST ACCURATE statement concerning the volatility of digital evidence?

Answer options

• A. The failure to preserve the integrity of digital evidence could result in evidence being deemed inadmissible in a legal proceeding.
• B. Digital evidence is more volatile than tangible evidence because digital evidence is subject to claims of spoliation, whereas tangible evidence is not.
• C. If the integrity of digital evidence is violated, it can often be restored through a digital cleansing process.
• D. Digital evidence is more volatile than tangible evidence because the rules of admissibility for digital evidence are stricter than such rules for tangible evidence.

Correct answer: B

Explanation

Option B is correct because it highlights the inherent volatility of digital evidence due to its susceptibility to spoliation claims, unlike tangible evidence. The other options either misinterpret the relationship between digital and tangible evidence or inaccurately state the implications of integrity violations and admissibility rules.